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
349 East 78th Street
$2,500No Fee
Studio |
1
Carnegie Hill
155 East 88th Street
$2,350No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
300 East 70th Street
$2,488No Fee
1 |
1
Yorkville
511 East 81st Street
$2,500No Fee
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
405 East 63rd Street
$2,500No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
1382 First Avenue
$2,700No Fee
1 |
1
Yorkville
1709 Second Avenue
$2,495No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
209 East 81st Street
$1,985No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
407 East 87th Street
$2,400No Fee
Studio |
1
Carnegie Hill
142 East 98th Street
$2,500No Fee
2 |
1
Yorkville
409 East 82nd Street
$2,050No Fee
Studio |
1
Upper East Side
150 East 85th Street
$2,700No 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.