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
Lenox Hill
536 East 79th Street
$2,550
Studio |
1
Yorkville
419 East 81st Street
$2,675
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
245 East 77th Street
$2,650
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
418 East 74th Street
$2,695
Studio |
1
Carnegie Hill
160 East 91st Street
$2,650
Studio |
1
Carnegie Hill
188 East 93rd Street
$2,495
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
1374 York Avenue
$2,650
2 |
1
Lenox Hill
1374 York Avenue
$2,550
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
542 East 79th Street
$2,475
Studio |
1
Yorkville
235 East 82nd Street
$2,500
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
428 East 77th Street
$2,567
Studio |
1
Yorkville
429 East 83rd Street
$2,675
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.