20 Exchange Place's stylized facade with architectural grotesques. Even though it boasts one of the most distinctive skylines in the world, Manhattan didn't get that way over night. One of its most cherished pre-war architectural styles, Art Deco, is well-represented with distinguished examples such as the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building. These Financial District luxury rentals offer pre-war flair with plenty of modern conveniences.

For some, there’s nothing like the charm of old, New York City architecture, and for some, that translates into an urge to live in a pre-war building. With the glam of new construction, it may be a bit difficult to say no to modern exteriors, but pre-war buildings that have been converted into apartments often pack in ultra-luxe interiors while keeping their façades pure to that of yesteryear’s.

It’s been almost a year since we reported on the Pierre Hotel’s 39th floor apartment, that, at $500,000 per month, clocks in as New York’s priciest rental. Turns out, it’s also the second most expensive rental in the entire country. 2 East 61st Street is a 4,786 sq ft six-bedroom apartment that spans the entire 39th floor of the Pierre Hotel, which recently underwent $100 million in renovations.

It’s no secret that we love Manhattan—it’s in our name. But as you may have guessed, we really like Brooklyn too! While neighborhoods like Dumbo, Williamsburg and Greenpoint have gained a lot of popularity over the past years as hip hotspots, the criminally underrated Downtown Brooklyn has a lot of offer.

Narrow down your selection of Luxury Rental Apartments with these unique buildings that feature a twin-tower design, because even buildings want a little company. We’re sure there’s a statistic about it somewhere.

Garden at The Buchanan NYC is full of buildings with interesting names. Names are important because they provide a concise impression of what to expect, and these six provide some insight into their rich histories.