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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.

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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.

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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.

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Need a Private Jet for your Puppy? Ask your Building’s Concierge

Need a private jet for your puppy? Ask your building's concierge!

If there’s one thing luxury apartment hunters in Manhattan scrutinize more than their potential new home’s features, it would have to be the amenities being offered in the building they choose to inhabit. From grand swimming pools to state-of-the-art fitness centers, New York’s luxury rental buildings are putting out a stunning variety of amenities to lure in potential residents. Interestingly enough, out of all these dazzling services, it is the hotel-style concierge service that’s become an increasingly in-demand amenity in New York City apartment buildings.

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Live Near a Park: Manhattan’s Best Rentals for Springtime

The best Manhattan residences for springtime

It may not feel exactly like it now, but spring is coming soon to New York City! The sloppy weather we have been experiencing for the past few days is going to make way for a glorious, warm season which will make most of us want to spend more time outdoors in the city. This is where living near a park comes in handy—the city’s beautiful parks are a great place to hang out and soak up the sunshine during the warmer months.

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Paying Rent with a Credit Card? That’s Priceless

Paying rent with a credit card: that's priceless!

For most of us in New York City, the start of every month sees us either writing a check or withdrawing cash from the nearest ATM to pay our apartment rent. While this is a routine we have all got accustomed to, wouldn’t it be great if we could pay our rent using our credit cards instead? Think of the benefits involved—besides the relative ease and comfort in paying with plastic, we would also be able to rake up a whole lot of credit card reward points!

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Bushwick: The Next Brooklyn Hotspot

Bushwick

The hunt is on for the next Brooklyn destination. With trendy locales like Park Slope, Williamsburg, Boerum Hill and Carroll Gardens listing median real estate prices typically seen in upper Manhattan, investors, renters and owners alike have been trying to predict the next up and coming neighborhood. Needless to say, the competition has been fierce.

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A New Tower in the Financial District: Say Hello to The Lara

A New Tower in NYC's Financial District

Here’s another sign that the Financial District is moving away from being a strictly business territory and becoming an in-demand residential community: a new 30-story mixed-use building is going to rise up soon at the corner of Nassau and Ann streets in the Lower Manhattan neighborhood. The new building, which is being developed by Ann/Nassau Realty and designed by SLCE Architects, will be ready for occupancy by the first quarter of 2014.

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Rents Rise Along With the Temperatures in Manhattan

Rents rise along with the temperatures in Manhattan

Winter is on its way out in Manhattan, and accompanying the rise in temperatures is a corresponding increase in the rental prices for apartments in the city. The latest rental market report from MNS says that rents rose by 0.92 per cent in February, which is the first indication of the market reversing the downward slump that it has been experiencing over the past few months. Vacancy rates in Manhattan continue to remain low, and these could serve as a reason for rents to shoot up further in the coming summer months.

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Brooklyn Sees Boom in New Rental Developments

Brooklyn sees boom in new rental development

If you're among the many New Yorkers contemplating a move to Brooklyn, rest assured that the borough is taking all necessary steps to make sure that it can accommodate you within its boundaries. Thousands of new rental residences are expected to hit the Brooklyn real estate market soon, with Brooklyn experiencing a development boom that’s almost proportional to the recent surge in the borough’s popularity.

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