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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 $6,000/month.
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Dumbo
A two-bedroom apartment in a relatively new Dumbo building is going for $5,995/month. Floor-to-ceiling windows, new appliances (including a washer/dryer), and two big bedrooms are part of the package, as is access to the building’s amenities, which includes a rooftop deck designed by James Corner Field Operations. It’s also close to Brooklyn Bridge Park and Dumbo’s shops, cultural hubs, and restaurants.
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East Village
In the East Village—technically Alphabet City—a spacious two-bedroom rental in a condo building is going for $5,990/month. The apartment has an open kitchen with a good amount of cabinet space, a big master bedroom, and a smaller second bedroom. There’s also a small south-facing balcony that gets plenty of sun. The place is located on East 13th Street between Avenues A and B.
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Upper East Side
On the Upper East Side, a two-bedroom in a condo building is renting for $5,995/month. The apartment has high ceilings, a full bathroom and a powder room, and one big bedroom; the other two rooms are small, and may be better suited as offices. The building is located on East 80th Street close to East End Avenue.
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Prospect Heights
For $6,000/month, there’s a three-bedroom duplex on the top floor of a Prospect Heights townhouse. There’s plenty of space here: The kitchen/living room area on the lower floor is a full 50 feet long, and in addition to the three bedrooms, there’s a family room that leads out onto a roof terrace. The building itself is just a short walk from Prospect Park.
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West Village
And finally, in the West Village, a renovated one-bedroom is going for $6,000/month. Everything here—from the kitchen cabinets and countertops to the custom closets—is new, and there’s plenty of closet space throughout. It’s in a prime location on Bank Street, and a short walk to the subway at 14th Street and Eighth Avenue.
Poll
Which NYC apartment would you choose for around $6,000/month?
This poll is closed
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12%
Dumbo
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15%
East Village
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13%
Upper East Side
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29%
Prospect Heights
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29%
West Village
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