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NYC Rentals Roundup

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 11:02am

Tribeca Map

Living in New York City comes with a price tag. The higher the price, the better the neighborhood, the more premium the amenities on offer, and maybe a building with a great history, and well known past residents too. New Yorkers have a plethora of options like the uber expensive, recent combo-condo on the market at 15 Central Park West, at a whopping $125,000/month, which was not too long ago on the market for sale by owner Leroy Schecter for a slashed price of $85 million.

The Douglas Elliman Rental Report: What You Need to Know

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 12:53pm

NYC Skyline

As always, The Elliman Report released earlier this month provided a wealth of data on the state of the Manhattan real estate market. In many cases, the overall trends were not particularly surprising, with average prices maintaining their upward trajectory and vacancy rates remaining low. Still, when breaking down the numbers by specific neighborhoods, there are some interesting fluctuations from last year’s numbers worth noting.

A 5 minute Tram Ride to Remember - Roosevelt Island

Tue, 05/28/2013 - 12:01pm

A Birds eye view of Manhattan

Looking for an inexpensive way to get a bird’s eye view of Manhattan? A 5 minute ride on the Roosevelt Island tram, that takes off from 59th Street and Second Avenue, over dramatic city sights, high-low elevations of the Queensborough Bridge, and the Manhattan skyline; offers riders just that.

Building Amenities Pack a Punch at 45-45 Center Boulevard

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:02am

45-45 Center Boulevard, Long Island City

There are building amenities—and then there are luxury building amenities.

Falling into the latter category are the services being provided at 45-45 Center Boulevard in Long Island City, whose list of amenities contains a lot more than the usual doorman and concierge service. Perhaps the most interesting of these features is the 5000 square-foot outdoor space, which contains, among other things, a real sand beach volleyball court. That’s right—if you live at 45-45 Center Boulevard, you will no longer need to go to the beach for some fun games in the sun.

Reports Suggest Tight Rental Market Ahead for Manhattan

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 10:48am

Reports Suggest Tight Rental Market Ahead for Manhattan

Well, this bit of news will come as no surprise to those of you who have been following this blog: rents for apartments in Manhattan have risen again, and this trend is expected to continue as summer comes to New York City. The latest rental market report from Douglas Elliman put the median rent of a Manhattan apartment to be at $3,195 per month, which is an increase of 6.5 percent from its value a year ago in April.

Only 40 Apartments Remaining at 27 on 27th in Long Island City

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 11:03am

Apartments available for rent at 27 on 27th in Long Island City

While there’s already been a lot of talk about 27 on 27th, it seems that New York City’s real estate enthusiasts can’t get enough of this new luxury development in Long Island City. This gleaming tower in Court Square had made quite a splash when it entered the market in January, and it seems to be continuing on its winning streak—reports now claim that 102 of the building’s 142 units have already been rented.

Should I Rent or Sublet?

When renting an apartment in New York City, you have two options. The most conventional is to go directly through a rental building, as this is often a relatively straightforward process. On the other hand, many apartment-hunters take an alternative route by renting a condo from the owners themselves. Each option comes with its own perks and drawbacks. While the application process for a rental building is almost always quicker and significantly less expensive, condos often feature nicer finishes and more amenities.

New York Yankee Ichiro Suzuki Moves to Harlem

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:40am

New York Yankee Ichiro Suzuki Moves to Harlem

If you’ve ever had doubts about how good the luxury residential options available in Harlem are, then this celebrity endorsement of the neighborhood should be able to put your mind at ease. Baseball star Ichiro Suzuki is going to be the newest resident of this historic neighborhood: according to The New York Post, the Yankees outfielder has decided to rent the fantastic six-bedroom penthouse at 111 Central Park North for $23,500 per month.

101 West 15th Street: The Building Formerly Known as The Code

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 9:10am

101 West 15th Street Latest Rendering

What’s in a name? Well, in the case of the building formerly known as The Code, a change in name seems to have also caused a change in the building’s proposed architecture as well. This luxury rental building, which is being developed by Stonehenge, is now known by its Chelsea address, 101 West 15th Street, and the latest renderings for the site showcase the building with practically no change to its exterior design—the futuristic additions that were to be placed on top of the building are now nowhere to be seen.

In New York City, Even the Politicians Rent

Wed, 04/24/2013 - 11:16am

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.