New York rent comparison: What $4,200 gets you

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a weekly column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various NYC neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today, we're looking at apartments renting around $4,200.

↑ A loft-like two bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on Grand Street in Williamsburg can be yours for $4,215/month. The space mixes industrial and contemporary, with concrete ceilings, hardwood floors, and huge windows with views of Manhattan’s skyline. [Floorplan]

↑ On West 21st Street, a sunny alcove studio is renting for $4,179/month. The apartment is quite large and features an open-concept floor plan. The space has oak floors, oversized windows, a fairly large kitchen, and a washer/dryer unit. [Floorplan]

↑ This quirky East Village apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, exposed brick walls, oversized windows, and a wood-burning fireplace. The charming space spans 800 square feet and can be rented fully furnished, all for $4,250/month. [Floorplan]

↑ According to the brokerbabble, this one-bedroom in Soho recently received a gut renovation with “condo-quality finishes” and is now seeking $4,199/month. It’s referred to as an “oversized home” and though there isn’t a floorplan to help verify that, the living room/kitchen area appears a bit on the smaller side.

↑ $4,200/month rents this two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex on the Upper West Side. The main level has been kitted out with built-in bookshelves, a spiral staircase, wood-burning fireplace, and an open kitchen. The apartment isn’t incredibly fancy but the location is great, with the Hudson River Greenway a block away and Central Park in the other direction.

↑ A sunny, 832-square-foot one-bedroom in the Financial District is asking $4,250/month. The bright and airy home is flooded with sunlight thanks to its massive eight-foot windows. The open kitchen hass custom cabinets and a small office space sits adjacent to that. [Floorplan]