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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 $2,200/month.
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Hell’s Kitchen
In Hell’s Kitchen, this compact but cute studio is renting for an even $2,200/month. It comes with a walk-in closet, beamed ceilings, and hardwood floors. The building, located on West 57th Street, has a common laundry room and a bike room. It’s about a 10-minute walk from the place to Columbus Circle and Central Park.
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Forest Hills
This one-bedroom apartment in Forest Hills has six closets, an eat-in kitchen, a spacious living area, and hardwood floors. It sits inside a walkup building on 112th Street, near the E and F trains at 71st Avenue and mere steps from Flushing Meadows Corona Park. It’s also renting for $2,200/month.
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Upper East Side
Meanwhile, on the Upper East Side, a 650-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment on East 81st Street is renting for $2,195/month. It has a living room area and hardwood floors. A pro: It’s located just steps from Carl Schurz Park. A con: The unit doesn’t accept pets.
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Upper West Side
This petite studio on the Upper West Side is renting for $2,195/month. The unit was recently renovated and has hardwood floors and a large window. The building has an elevator, a common laundry room, and accepts pets. It’s located on West 69th Street near Central Park.
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Parkchester
Finally, in Parkchester, a modern two-bedroom apartment is up for grabs, for $2,200/month. It comes with a dishwasher, a spacious living room, three closets, and a private balcony. The building, which is located on Powell Avenue, allows pets on a case-by-case basis. It’s near the 6 train at Castle Hill Avenue.
Poll
Which NYC apartment would you choose for $2,200/month?
This poll is closed
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28%
Hell’s Kitchen
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6%
Forest Hills
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27%
Upper East Side
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17%
Upper West Side
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19%
Parkchester
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