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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 $1,900/month.
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Midtown East
On East 51st Street, a compact studio is up for grabs for $1,925/month. It comes with hardwood floors, and a small kitchen with checkerboard tiles. One plus is the apartment’s location, near the 6 train at 51st Street; one minus is that, per the listing, the building doesn’t accept pets.
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Long Island City
A studio in Long Island City is renting for an even $1,900/month. It has exposed brick, hardwood floors, and a kitchen with a small window. It sits inside a pet-friendly four-story building that has a laundry room. It’s located on 36th Avenue, steps from Northern Boulevard and near the E, M, and R trains at Steinway Street.
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East Harlem
The best part about this one-bedroom 750-square-foot apartment in East Harlem is that it has a spacious tiled backyard. It’s inside a three-family townhouse on East 112th Street that has a renovated kitchen and bathroom and hardwood floors. It’s located between Second and Third Avenues, near Thomas Jefferson Park.
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Flatbush
This sleek studio in Flatbush, renting for $1,900/month, has new finishes and appliances, and comes with its own in-unit washer/dryer. It also has several windows, a dishwasher, and modern details in its bathroom. Plus, the building has a cute common rooftop and a backyard and allows pets.
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Harlem
On West 147th Street in Harlem, another cute studio is renting for $1,895/month. It comes with exposed brick, several windows, hardwood floors, a small, but charming, kitchen, and a spacious closet. It sits mere steps from Riverbank State Park, and the 1 train at 145th Street.
Poll
Which NYC apartment would you choose for $1,900/month?
This poll is closed
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16%
Midtown East
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12%
Long Island City
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28%
East Harlem
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24%
Flatbush
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18%
Harlem
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