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2) Every "The Hunt" column begins with the Hunters describing the apartment they want, and ends with them rationalizing whatever they came away with. This is The Hunt: Dreams vs. Reality
The Hunter: a couple looking to rent
Price
Dream: $3,500/month
Reality: $3,810/month
Neighborhood
Dream: Midtown
Reality: Midtown West
Amenities
Dream: High-rise, building staff
Reality: 1BR, High-rise, building staff, basketball court
Summary
This week's Hunters started out looking at a one-bedroom rental in a walk-up in the West Village, but soon realized they were more interested in a contemporary high-rise with lots of amenities. Naturally, they started looking at buildings managed by Related Companies. They bounced around several properties in Midtown, eventually coming across a one-bedroom in the Westport building in the West 50s, which had everything they needed plus a good pet policy. The rent is $3,810/month, and the building has plenty of people on staff and a basketball court. [The Hunt/A Midtown Apartment Offers a Change of Pace; photo via Related Companies]
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