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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 $3,800/month.
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Lower East Side
This two-bedroom apartment on the Lower East Side is renting for an even $3,800/month. It has one and a half bathrooms, in-unit washer/dryer, and hardwood floors. It’s located on Forsyth Street, mere steps from Sara D. Roosevelt Park and the B and D trains at Grand Street.
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Midtown
Also renting for $3,800/month (and for sale as well), this one-bedroom duplex penthouse in Midtown has one bathroom, a decorative fireplace, a dishwasher, hardwood floors, and a private patio. The building has a common laundry room and allows pets. It’s located on West 35th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, close to the 34th Street-Herald Square transit hub.
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Upper West Side
Renting for $3,785/month, this one-bedroom Upper West Side apartment has one bathroom, large windows, a dishwasher, and hardwood floors. The building allows both cats and dogs and has a common laundry room. It’s located on West 71st Street between Broadway and West End Avenue, close to plenty of neighborhood amenities, as well as the 1, 2, and 3 trains at 72nd Street.
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Long Island City
Renting for $3,800/month, this Hunters Point two-bedroom apartment has one bathroom, a private patio, hardwood floors, in-unit washer/dryer, and a dishwasher. The building is pet-friendly. It’s located on 23rd Street between 45th Avenue and 44th Drive, near the 7 and G trains at Court Square. The one downside: The elevated 7 train passes right in front of the building, so expect some noise.
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Park Slope
And, finally, this two-bedroom in Park Slope is renting for $3,850/month. It has one bathroom, space for a home office, hardwood floors, a dishwasher, and in-unit washer/dryer. It’s located on 13th Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues, near the F and G trains at 9th Street. Prospect Park is a 15-minute walk away.
Poll
Which NYC apartment would you choose for $3,800/month?
This poll is closed
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30%
Lower East Side
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17%
Midtown South
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11%
Upper West Side
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11%
Long Island City
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28%
Park Slope
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