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
322 East 89th Street
$2,550No Fee
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Yorkville
340 East 85th Street
$2,200No Fee
1 |
1
Yorkville
1586 First Avenue
$2,700No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
450-452 East 81st Street
$2,625No Fee
1 |
1
Yorkville
525 East 81st Street
$2,500No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
406 East 83rd Street
$2,475No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
328 East 84th Street
$2,500No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
405 East 69th Street
$2,700No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
237 East 59th Street
$2,595No Fee
Studio |
1
Yorkville
429 East 80th Street
$2,550No Fee
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
418 East 73rd Street
$2,695No Fee
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
426 East 73rd Street
$2,400No Fee
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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.