New York City Luxury Rental Blog Archives for April 2013

In New York City, Even the Politicians Rent

Anthony Weiner is one of many New York politicians who rent in the city

For a city that’s known for its sheer number of renters, it’s good to know that some of New York City’s most powerful citizens are living in the city as tenants as well. From mayoral hopefuls to sitting Congressmen, there are a number of politicians in New York who are choosing to rent an apartment, instead of buying one. Some of these apartments are rent-stabilized, and others are condominium residences—our politicians seem to be very particular on where they rent in the city.

What Makes NYC’s Green Buildings So... Green?

What makes NYC's green buildings so... green?

Given that it is Earth Day today, we decided to check in with some of our green buildings in New York City, and find out what they actually do to be, well, green! Kermit the Frog may have said that “it’s not easy being green,” but these rental buildings prove that incorporating eco-friendly features in your home doesn’t mean that your luxury lifestyles will be compromised—on the contrary, they enhance it! Here are some examples of how some Manhattan residences are boosting their green quotient:

Hot on the Market: Apartments Now Available for Rent at Chelsea Park

Chelsea Park Apartments Now Available for Rent

Given that Chelsea is a neighborhood that almost everybody wants to live in, it is easy to understand why finding a vacant luxury rental apartment here is often a very difficult task. But there is now hope for such dispirited apartment hunters—check out the homes available for rent at Chelsea Park, the new luxury development at 260 West 26th Street in Manhattan.

March Sees Rents Rise in Both Manhattan and Brooklyn

March sees rents rise in both Manhattan and Brooklyn

Well, don’t say we didn’t warn you: the latest rental market report from Elliman says that rents in Manhattan and Brooklyn have been steadily rising since the beginning of 2013. Increases in rental prices have been seen across all apartment sizes in the city, with the average rents in Manhattan and Brooklyn coming up to $3,930 and $2,971, respectively, in March.

The Reinvention of Long Island City

Long island City Skyline View

If you were to ask someone about their thoughts on Long Island City in the late 80’s and 90’s, a good chance is that their response would’ve mentioned the neighborhood’s high concentration of factories, warehouses and its various forms of transportation such as the Queensboro Bridge, which facilitated industrial and economic growth. Since then, Long Island City has received a “facelift.” Art galleries, commercial businesses and high-end real estate are now making Long Island City their new stomping grounds. LIC is a conglomerate of the youthful, cool and hip spirit of Williamsburg intertwined with the sophistication of Manhattan.

New Murray Hill Rental Development at 200 East 39th Street

New Murray Hill Building Coming Up at 200 East 39th Street

Murray Hill has long been the neighborhood of choice for renters wanting affordable, luxury living options in Manhattan, and the area will soon be having a new building to add to its repertoire: an 18-story mixed-use tower at 200 East 39th Street. The new building, which is a project by SK Development, CB Developers and Ironstate Development, will have 91 apartment units in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom sizes, along with retail spaces on the lower floors.

Hurry to Chelsea for Good Deals on Two-Bedroom Apartments

Good deals on two-bedroom rental apartments in Chelsea

Chelsea is one New York City neighborhood that has a lot going for it currently, and if the latest rental market report released by MNS is to be believed, now is a good time to consider renting in this very vibrant locality. According to the report, two-bedroom apartments in Chelsea have had the greatest declines in rent as compared to the previous month, making Chelsea an extremely attractive neighborhood for both individuals and families looking for a place to live in Manhattan.

Manhattan Renting 101: A Lesson Courtesy Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington Sued for Trashing Chelsea Loft Apartment

If a recently filed lawsuit’s allegations are to be believed, it seems that Arianna Huffington, president of The Huffington Post, could benefit with a blog post or two about renting apartments in New York City.

According to the new lawsuit, Huffington caused $275,000 worth of damages to a Chelsea apartment she had leased from documentary filmmaker Eric Steel from May 2011 to January 2013. The apartment, which is located at 227 West 17th Street, is a 4,400 square foot, seven-story loft, and the lawsuit alleges that Huffington left the apartment looking much worse than the way it looked when she entered it.