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
Yorkville
242 East 80th Street
$1,943No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
1355 Second Avenue
$2,500No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
505 East 79th Street
$17,500No Fee
3 |
2.5
Yorkville
1819 Second Avenue
$2,250No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
232 East 64th Street
$2,650No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
220 East 73rd Street
$2,595No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
1494 Second Avenue
$2,400No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
509 East 81st Street
$2,550No Fee
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
1479 York Avenue
$2,400No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
270 East 78th Street
$2,700No Fee
1 |
1
Carnegie Hill
1596 Third Avenue
$2,395No Fee
Studio |
1
Carnegie Hill
188 East 93rd Street
$2,395No 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.