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 $8,000.
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↑ A 2,200-square-foot triplex in Kips Bay is renting for $7,950/month. The abundant space is clearly the winner here but the architectural details, including dramatic arched floor-to-ceiling windows, aren’t bad either. Other details include a wood-burning fireplace, a spiral staircase, and a private elevator entrance. [Floorplan]
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↑ An even $8,000/month rents—for a short term, anyway—this industrial apartment in Williamsburg. The duplex is already furnished and has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a massive open chef’s kitchen, and a terrace. Among its decorative features are polished concrete floors, beamed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a galvanized bathtub.
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↑ In Soho, an elegant loft with two bedrooms and two bathrooms is asking $7,950/month. The duplex spans 1,200 square feet, and has an open layout and 10-foot high ceilings. Iron columns, exposed brick, wood beams and moldings blend with contemporary updates like the open kitchen with custom cabinetry and the granite bathrooms. [Floorplan]
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↑ For $7,950/month, there’s a three-bedroom, two and a half bathroom apartment on State Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Measuring 2,200 square feet, this full-floor abode is accessed by a keyed elevator and is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows, shiny hardwood floors, and sleek finishes. [Floorplan]
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↑ If you’re going to drop $7,995 on rent each month, why not make it on a apartment along Billionaire’s Row? This corner two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment spans 1,350 square feet within a CetraRuddy-designed condo on the Hell’s Kitchen end of 57th Street. It includes a marble-clad kitchen with stainless steel appliances, many closets, and large windows that provide views of Central Park and the city’s skyline. [Floorplan]
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↑ Last but not least, there’s a three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on Wall Street for $8,000/month. The description highlights the apartment’s “condo finishes” that include a sleek kitchen with built-in appliances, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and six-foot windows.
Poll
Which apartment would you choose for $8,000?
This poll is closed
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17%
Kips Bay
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7%
Williamsburg
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17%
Soho
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5%
Downtown Brooklyn
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12%
Hell’s Kitchen
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39%
Financial District
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