New York City Luxury Rental Blog

It’s not tough to understand why so many New Yorkers want to live in Lincoln Square—after all, this Upper West Side locality is one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods, thanks to its proximity to places like Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle and, of course, Central Park. Adding to the appeal of the neighborhood are the many shops, restaurants and markets that dot the area, all of which make sure that residents here have a great lifestyle both inside and outside their homes.

It’s no secret that your average New York dog owner is of a different breed than their counterparts. The Census Bureau reports that although the rate of pet ownership in the city is half the nation's 60-percent average, New Yorkers spend twice as much on their pets. If you want to know what happens when a NYC building owner tries to tighten the policies on pets, look no further than the case of Gateway Plaza. The tenants were one step away from torches and pitchforks when the owners finally reversed the new rules. Building owners are realizing that turning away dog lovers can be a financially risky decision and have begun to adjust their policies, going above and beyond simply saying "dogs allowed" to attract this significant demographic. Here are a few ways that Manhattan Real Estate Owners and neighborhood officials are trying to cater to dog owners:

So, here’s the deal: yes, Manhattan is known for having high rents, but if you’ve set your mind on living in only this borough of New York City, now is a good time to score some great deals on apartments here. A report in The Wall Street Journal says that rents in Manhattan declined again last month, thereby making January the fifth consecutive month to see a drop in average rents.

The recent flurry of New Yorkers moving into 27 on 27th, the new luxury rental building located at 42-17 27th Street in Long Island City is yet another indication of how popular this neighborhood has become. While it may have once been an industrial community in New York, Long Island City today is fast becoming known as a residential neighborhood of repute, with its residents loving the great apartments they have, and the beautiful Manhattan views they get to enjoy from their homes.

It seems that there’s going to be a lot of change coming to the East Village very soon. According to a report in The Real Deal, Jared Kushner, principal owner of Kushner Properties, has paid about $130 million to buy 17 walk-up rental buildings that are located in this very popular neighborhood. Kushner’s purchase comes close on the heels of a number of other deals that he has done in the recent past, which include properties in New York City, New Jersey and Baltimore as well.