What $5,000 rents in NYC right now

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 $5,000/month.

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Chelsea

In Chelsea, a two-bedroom that takes up the entire floor of a townhouse is going for $4,950/month. The apartment has tons of charming details, including French doors, exposed brick, and a decorative fireplace; there’s also tons of room, at around 1,250 square feet. It’s located on 29th Street between Eighth and Ninth avenues, close to Penn Station and plenty of things to do.

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Red Hook

For an even $5,000/month, there’s a two-bedroom, two-bathroom triplex in Red Hook. The apartment has a spacious living room/dining room on its first floor, a home office in the basement, and two bedrooms with a terrace on the top level. It’s located on Van Brunt street, in the heart of Red Hook’s commercial district (and, crucially, near bus stops).

Warburg Realty

Upper West Side

A two-bedroom in the Upper West Side’s famed Astor building is renting for $5,000/month. The apartment was recently renovated, and has new appliances in both the kitchen and bathroom, central air, and pre-wiring for automated home systems. The building itself is located on 75th Street and Broadway in the heart of the Upper West Side.

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Park Slope

In Park Slope, a two-bedroom in a brownstone building is going for $4,975/month. Vintage details abound, including a decorative fireplace with its original mantel, and wood paneling and built-ins. The kitchen, while not 100 percent modernized, is spacious and will get the job done. It’s located on 3rd Street, just a few blocks from Prospect Park.

LG Fairmont

Harlem

And finally, a Harlem triplex that comes with access to a private garden is going for $4,950/month. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, and there’s a spacious kitchen and living room, along with basement storage and a washer/dryer. It’s located on West 121st Street between St. Nicholas Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard.