Pre-war rental apartments in the West Village aren't terribly hard to find, but few apartments for rent in the West Village or anywhere else in Manhattan, can match the unique combination of pre-war elegance and modern luxury on display in the apartments for rent at The Archive. Built in 1891, The Archive is one of the most recognizable pre-war buildings in the West Village, thanks both its sprawling full-block size and its stately red brick Romanesque Revival looks. Both timeless and strikingly contemporary, the flats for rent at The Archive are among the most desirable rental apartments in the West Village.

Just a block from the Hudson River, The Archive's commanding location in the West Village affords every rental apartment with panoramic city and river views. But The Archive also towers above its neighbors thanks to its combination of modern luxury amenities and gracious pre-war rental apartments. Savvy NYC dwellers expect certain luxuries from a pre-war rental apartment building, but The Archive complements the de rigeur concierge, valet and doorman services with a very contemporary landscaped roof deck, video security modern laundry facilities on every floor and even a state-of-the-art fitness center.

The apartments for rent at The Archive are as classic as the building's amenities are modern. The Archive's thick brick walls are both energy efficient and striking, and the sprawling pre-war floor plans, gorgeous oak floors, marble baths and soaring ceilings are equally impressive in their combination of modern efficiency and classic elegance. Oversized windows provide plenty of natural light and stunning views, but The Archive's sprawling duplex loft-style rental apartments are pretty scenic in their own right.

Of course, the lovely West Village blocks surrounding The Archive are elegant in their own right. Tree-lined block after tree-lined block of elegant townhomes gives the neighborhood a classic West Village look and feel, while the nearby boutiques, restaurants, bars and galleries surround The Archive with energy, sophistication and culture. Dependable crosstown bus service shortens the trip to the subway, and the PATH train is also nearby. A truly iconic building in one of Manhattan's finest neighborhoods, The Archive's signature blend of the best of old Manhattan grace and new Manhattan style ensures that its rental flats are some of the finest pre-war apartments for rent in the West Village.