Top 10 Rentals for Working Remotely
With the number of telecommuting workers increasing 115% in a decade (2005-2015), it seems fair to say that the work from home movement will only continue to rise now that millennials – who make up the largest portion of the workforce – are more likely to accept a position with a remote option. And while co-working and shared spaces are gaining momentum in the city, there's just no place like home, especially if you live in a building that provides amenities like cafes, workstations, libraries, and relaxing outdoor spaces.
#1 - 420 Kent Avenue
The ODA-designed Williamsburg rental offers the very best in amenities. For remote workers, 420 Kent features a lobby coffee bar, a co-working lounge, indoor and outdoor seating, and a library/quiet room, which is a no-cell-phone space meant for you to decompress and reconnect. When you want to take a break, head on over to the billiards and gaming lounge, the piano room, or the catering kitchen. A 24/7 concierge is also available.
#2 - HOUSE39, 225 East 39th Street
With a coffee bar, library, and workstations at House39, you'll never want to head back into the office. Your work-life balance will also be achieved with their other amenities, which include plenty of outdoor spaces with gorgeous city views and the convenience of a 24/7 concierge.
#3 - Jersey City Urby, 200 Greene Street
This Jersey City rental offers residents a cafe in its lobby with a variety of seating and food options, a communal kitchen, a communal "living room" with workstations, a garden room for those zen breaks, and an outdoor patio with seating and BBQ grills.
#4 - The Chelsea, 160 West 24th Street
The Chelsea offers hotel-inspired spaces perfect for working from home. Amenities include an outdoor terrace lounge, a resident lounge complete with complimentary WiFi, workstations, and a flat-screen television, and Hello Alfred, a personal assistant app that does everything you need – from groceries to pet care – with the help of a trusted home manager. Soon enough, the building will open even more amenities, including its own espresso bar.
#5 - 1 Jackson Park, 28-40 Jackson Avenue
An amenity haven, Jackson Park is truly its own community in Long Island City with a private 1.6-acre park, a bocce court, tech lounge, private dining room, private conference room, sky lounge, 24/7 concierge, LIVunLtd virtual concierge, and of course, building-wide WiFi.
#6 - ALTA LIC, 29-22 Northern Boulevard
The Alta+ Cube second-floor amenity space is specifically tailored to your needs with several co-working spaces, an event space with Sonos Sound System and a massive screen, and a game hall with billiards.
#7 - The Eugene, 435 West 31st Street
NYC's tallest rental skyscraper has a ton of spaces for play, including a basketball court, arcade room, and piano lounge, but it's also fit for working. The Eugene has a sophisticated library lounge and a private dining room. LIVunLtd concierge is available to take care of nearly everything you may need for your home.
#8 - The Frederick, 570 Saint Johns Place
The Frederick in Crown Heights boasts a lounge and collaborative workspace with a custom marble fireplace and concierge support through BuildingLink. Tenants can also relax and take in Prospect Park views from the landscaped roof deck.
#9 - Journal Squared, 615 Pavonia Avenue
A towering presence in Jersey City, Journal Squared features a 10,000-square-foot lounge set up with WiFi and workstations with NYC skyline views. It is notably the first New Jersey building to offer the hospitality service Hello Alfred. Additional amenities include a catering kitchen, screening room, and a sky lounge on the 53rd floor.
#10 - LEVEL, 2 North 6th Place
LEVEL is a beautiful waterfront building in Williamsburg offering a furnished roof deck, a 24-hour concierge, a business center with video conferencing and workstations, and free WiFi in all common spaces.
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