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
413 East 70th Street
$2,650No Fee
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Lenox Hill
511 East 78th Street
$2,325No Fee
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Carnegie Hill
130 East 93rd Street
$2,654No Fee
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Yorkville
512 East 88th Street
$2,525No Fee
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Lenox Hill
439 East 74th Street
$2,237No Fee
Studio |
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Yorkville
1702 Second Avenue
$2,500No Fee
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Yorkville
339 East 90th Street
$2,400No Fee
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Yorkville
429 East 80th Street
$2,595No Fee
Studio |
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Yorkville
1582 York Avenue
$2,550No Fee
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Carnegie Hill
1408 Madison Avenue
$2,575No Fee
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Lenox Hill
1411 Second Avenue
$2,695No Fee
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Yorkville
409 East 87th Street
$2,495No Fee
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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.