The enduring elegance of the Upper East Side has ensured that The Blake's prime Upper East Side location remains one of the most desirable addresses in all of Manhattan. A comprehensive 2008 renovation restored The Blake to the vanguard of Manhattan excellence, which means that these spacious flats are, still, among the most desirable apartments for rent on the Upper East Side. Reimagined as a boutique, hotel-style apartment residence, The Blake's combination of sophisticated features and superior amenities make it one of the premier no-fee rental listings on the Upper East Side.

With cool, modern interiors courtesy of the renowned Amir K Design firm, The Blake is striking from its elegant porcelain lobby on up. The Blake's flats for rent range from luxurious studios to spacious one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, but all residences share a stunning selection of ultra-modern features. The solid oak floors have an elegant espresso finish; the kitchens feature high-gloss laquered cabinetry, CaesarStone quartz countertops and energy-efficient stainless steel appliances; the elegant baths boast Italian porcelain tile, polished mahogany vanities, opal white granite or glass mosaic backsplashes and striking chrome Kohler fixtures. Right down to the smallest detail the brushed steel cabinet handles, say The Blake's rental residences betray a rare attention to detail and top-to-bottom commitment to quality. This is truly thorough elegance.

The Blake's elite amenities continue that trend. The residents' lounge and library nook features clean modern lines and elegant white leather channel-backed banquettes; the cardio-fitness center boasts state-of-the-art exercise equipment and a big-screen plasma TV. 24-hour doorman and valet services and an on-site parking garage provide added convenience. The best of Manhattan living is just outside the door the greatest shopping in the world, many of the city's finest restaurants and most revered galleries are just steps away, and the famed museum mile is just a short walk uptown. Mass transit is also convenient, with an F train subway stop just steps away at 63rd Street and the nearby subway hub at 59th Street providing access to the 4, 5, 6, N, R and W trains. By dint of its ideal location, The Blake rates as one of the Upper East Side's most desirable rental listings; thanks to its sophisticated renovation, it ranks among the finest no-fee rentals in Manhattan.