Finding a renovated, rent-stabilized unit — a true unicorn in NYC — is the dream for many apartment seekers. And for a good reason. There’s no sticker shock with renewal leases, thanks to modest increases set by the NYC Rent Guidelines Board. Our rental of the week is one of those rare apartments. It’s a rent-stabilized Yorkville 1BR costing hundreds of dollars less than the area’s median asking rent.
Best feature: Our Rental of the Week has a gut-renovated kitchen, something you don’t find in many rent-stabilized units. The small but mighty cooking space comes stocked with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. Plus, there’s storage galore. And here’s a drool-worthy tidbit: Whole Foods is down the block.
The living room is equally impressive. South-facing windows flood the space with sunlight, and the decorative fireplace adds a heavy dose of visual appeal. It’s also super cozy — just big enough for all the essentials: a sofa, entertainment area, and workstation. We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the bedroom too. It’s pretty darn roomy. It’s large enough to fit a queen-size bed with square footage to spare!
Upper East Side Rentals Under $2700 on StreetEasyArticle continues below
Carnegie Hill
27 East 94th Street
$2,240No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
1771 First Avenue
$2,600No Fee
2 |
1
Yorkville
536 East 89th Street
$2,149No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
1420 York Avenue
$2,350No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
313 East 60th Street
$2,395No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
255 East 61st Street
$2,400No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
328 East 85th Street
$2,500No Fee
1 |
1
Yorkville
1681 First Avenue
$2,250No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
423 East 83rd Street
$2,450No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
500 East 89th Street
$2,175No Fee
1 |
1
Yorkville
233 East 89th Street
$2,695No Fee
1 |
1
Yorkville
1640 York Avenue
$2,267No Fee
Studio |
1
Why it’s a deal: Yorkville is a submarket of the Upper East Side. The median asking rent here is $2,700, according to StreetEasy’s Data Dashboard. That puts this Yorkville unit at $450 per month below average for the area.
Biggest drawback: It’s a head-scratcher. But if we had to come up with something, expect a five-minute walk to the Q train.