This week’s top listings for apartments at the $3,800 price point show why it’s easier to double up and share in NYC. For under $2,000 each, roomies are more likely to find quality listings in hotspots like the West Village and the Lower East Side in Manhattan, to Crown Heights and Boerum Hill in Brooklyn, and Long Island City in Queens. Bring a friend and sign on the dotted line!
Located on the iconic corner of Carmine and Bedford streets, this large 2-bedroom apartment is the epitome of West Village living. Love the listing notes from Katie Kahanovitz at Bold, who suggests this unit is good for “tenants seeking a large living space.” Uh, yeah! Well-maintained with a live-in super and an owner-managed building will make this one feel like home personified. Run, don’t walk, because 200+ StreetEasy shoppers are ahead of you on ID’ing this one as terrific.
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Renovations to this 2-bedroom on Forsyth Street make this an ideal oasis where the Lower East Side meets SoHo. Better yet, the remodeled interior includes a second bathroom for the ultimate share. Washer and dryer, radiant floors in the bathrooms, electrical outlets for even the most tech-centric tenant, central air, new kitchen and flexible move-in date. Call Real NY about this listing.
Here’s an easy call in Boerum Hill near Gowanus and Downtown Brooklyn. At 1,000 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this condo unit represents a slew of space in a great location, not to mention amenities galore: In-unit washer and dryer, large kitchen with dishwasher, wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, great storage, and a balcony. Abdul Muid and Ayanna Barton at Ivey North are the listing agents. Available Sept. 1.
This is a grown-up 2-bedroom apartment with plenty of living space in the massive open kitchen, living and dining area. It features high-end finishes throughout and has central air, and an in-unit washer and dryer, too. Plus, there is a private deck and pets are allowed. Be aware the listed rent is net-effective, based on a gross rent of $4,149 and one month free. Interested? Call Olga Yakovlev at FirstService Realty.
Let the 7 train be your friend! Here’s a bright, modern 2-bedroom in a relatively new rental development just minutes to Manhattan. Located in the Huis24, this shareable unit features 2 queen bedrooms plus 2 bathrooms, open kitchen, west-facing view, balcony and in-unit washer and dryer. Like a lot of Long Island City rental developments, the amenities here are a lure, including courtyard, game room, gym, and parking! Jay Lin and his team at Real New York are the listing agents.
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