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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 $2,800/month.
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A one-bedroom apartment in a landmarked East Village building can be yours for $2,800/month. Wood floors, exposed brick, and a decorative fireplace are among its original details, while modern touches include new stainless steel kitchen appliances. The bedroom has a built-in platform bed and though the windowed bathroom isn’t pictured, brokerbabble calls it “antique.”
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In Jamaica, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is going for an even $2,800/month. The space measures 1,040 square feet and includes a spacious living room with high ceilings, large windows, a windowed kitchen, and light-filled bedrooms. The E and F line’s Parson Boulevard subway station is less than a five-minute walk away.
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After a renovation, this bright three-bedroom in Crown Heights is renting for $2,800/month. There are wood floors throughout, recessed lighting, a small but well-equipped kitchen, and plenty of windows.
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For $2,750, there’s this renovated one-bedroom in Greenpoint, complete with a custom kitchen, hardwood floors, a mudroom, a washer/dryer, and a marble-covered bathroom. The apartment comes with a private roof deck that has views of Manhattan’s skyline.
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Last but not least is this multi-level one-bedroom in the West Village. There are some modern upgrades: a new (albeit tiny) kitchen, an in-unit washer/dryer, and a fully tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower. Other flourishes include exposed brick walls and a decorative fireplace. Asking price is $2,795/month.
Poll
Which NYC apartment would you rent for around $2,800?
This poll is closed
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31%
East Village
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6%
Jamaica
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8%
Crown Heights
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28%
Greenpoint
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24%
West Village
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