New York City Luxury Rental Blog

Long Island City Area Rents Surpass Brooklyn's

View of 45-45 Center Boulevard luxury amenities and waterfront location in Long Island City.

Even though Manhattan and Brooklyn are generally considered the most predominant boroughs in NYC’s real estate market, Queens rents saw a notable increase — and in the area around Long Island City, the median rent actually surpassed Brooklyn’s.

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5 More Rental Buildings to Prime You for Downtown Brooklyn Luxury Living

View from a luxury rental at DKLB BKLYN at night.

Downtown Brooklyn is having a serious renaissance, and along with cultural institutions like the Brooklyn Academy of Music, buzzworthy restaurants like Hill Country BBQ and Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, and boutique shopping, there is an influx of luxury residential buildings that are making this one of the city’s most sought-after places to call home.

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Manhattan Rentals are Now Cheaper than Brooklyn

In a recent study compiled by the Douglas Elliman appraiser, Jonathan J. Miller, housing prices in Brooklyn are skyrocketing at a rapid rate. And in some instances, Brooklyn apartment rentals have been more costly than their Manhattan counterparts.

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Tribeca Time: 4 Luxury Rental Buildings in One of Manhattan's Most Loved Neighborhoods

Views of the balcony and Tribeca skyline from a 101 Warren Street luxury apartment.

Full of creative celebrities and lined with Manhattan’s last remaining cobblestone streets — not to mention a world-renowned film festival — Tribeca’s luxury rentals offer plenty of style in one of the city’s coolest neighborhoods.

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As Manhattan Hits its Tipping Point, Brooklyn’s Rents Continue to Soar

View of the Brooklyn Bridge from the new construction rental at 60 Water Street in Brooklyn

Manhattan may still reign supreme as the priciest rental market in the city, but Brooklyn’s rental costs are actually growing at a faster rate.

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New Trends: International Luxury for International Renters

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It’s a well known fact that international investors play a huge role in Manhattan’s real estate scene, especially in the ultra-luxury sector — but as it turns out, international tenants make up a significant part of the luxury rental market too. In general, the Manhattan housing market is dominated by rentals, with condos and co-ops taking a backseat, and with a brilliant run of new constructions, the luxury sector in particular has grown consistently.

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Hip To Be Square: 5 Luxury Rentals Near Union Square Park

Aerial view of Union Square Park in Greenwich Village, Manhattan

Photo via Wikimedia Commons user Jan Ainali

Union Square is one of the hottest spots in Lower Manhattan. While the park itself isn’t all that big, it’s a popular hangout that’s filled with buskers, small vendors, and plenty of other people taking a break from the usual hustle and bustle of the city.

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John Catsimatidis Sets Sights on Downtown Brooklyn Real Estate

Rendering of 86 Fleet Place, developed by John Catsimatidis

John Catsimatidis, famously the owner of the NYC supermarket chain Gristedes, is developing a brand new construction rental in Downtown Brooklyn. Construction on 86 Fleet Place has actually started, with expectations to wrap up in 2016.

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Luxury Rentals Brooklyn: A 5-Building Primer on Downtown Brooklyn

Wide views of Brooklyn as seen from a 388 Bridge Street luxury apartment rental

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.

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High Life at the High Line

People relaxing at The High Line in Chelsea

Photo courtesy of The High Line

After opening in 2014, The High Line has become one of the most popular spots in New York City. With such a keen interest in the redeveloped park, luxury real estate with view of The High Line are in high demand. Here are five luxury apartments for rent in Chelsea that give round-the-clock access to a view of this beautifully transformed railway.

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