Swiss chalet-style penthouse at 316 East 59th Street
As the second full week of July 2021 begins, CityRealty listings show 9,282 publicly listed apartments and townhouses for rent in core areas of New York. The median Manhattan rent comes in at $3,425/month.
Between the recent Fourth of July celebrations and the final Euro 2021 match over the past weekend, New York's streets and bars started to look more like pre-pandemic days. If this sounds overwhelming, the following apartments make ideal retreats with ultra-private living space, spa-like baths, and outdoor space. We present a look at the most appealing rental units to come on the market in recent days, as well as a full chart showing recently discounted rental listings.
Between the recent Fourth of July celebrations and the final Euro 2021 match over the past weekend, New York's streets and bars started to look more like pre-pandemic days. If this sounds overwhelming, the following apartments make ideal retreats with ultra-private living space, spa-like baths, and outdoor space. We present a look at the most appealing rental units to come on the market in recent days, as well as a full chart showing recently discounted rental listings.
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From the Listing: A beautifully renovated Swiss Chalet style house on Manhattan's East Side! No detail has been overlooked in this astonishingly beautiful, totally unique renovation. The great room is 36 x 23 with 27-foot ceilings and contains the kitchen, living and dining room. It has a Juliet balcony overlooking the Queensboro Bridge and a 12 x 5 foot terrace made up of tumbled marble tile overlooking the 47 x 24 foot backyard, which has built-in seating for 50 and an 8-person hot tub. The floors are Brazilian Cherry wide plank and the doors are solid core Mahogany. Every room has exposed brick, and all the lights are Lutron Maestro dimmers. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Welcome to unit #2 at 143 Prince - A phenomenal 2 Bedroom 2 bathroom prime and original Soho loft. Enter via the keyed elevator directly into an impressive and open 45-foot living room curated with interior design elements that make each living area its own separate space. 17 oversize windows face south and west, with impressive 12-foot ceilings creating a dramatic and open layout. An eat-at bar and extra-long galley kitchen create a space that is both cozy and prime for entertaining. The kitchen and dining areas shared exposed-brick west wall and opposing cast-iron columns separate the cooking and eating spaces from the rest of the great room, while ebonized wood floors below and Boffi fans above tie the living areas together. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: The famous house of "The Royal Tenenbaums," directed by Wes Anderson, is available for the first time.
The 100 feet wide Flemish Revival mansion spans 6000 square feet and comes with six (6) bedrooms, fourth and half (4.5) bathrooms, a formal living room, formal dining room, butler kitchen, family room, chef's kitchen, and garden. The first three floors are also served by a convenient elevator.
Unlike the average townhouse, the entrance is on the side of the home, which rises on a corner lot, and boasts three exposures (north, east, west) with over 50 windows.
Other home features are original stained windows, extensive original woodwork throughout the house, and six gas-operated fireplaces. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Spanning an entire city block from 17th-18th Streets, this fresh, 5-star, sprawling, designer, floor-through loft residence boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 private keyed elevator entries, video surveillance, 4 exposures via 20 oversized windows, 13-foot ceilings, a jaw-dropping layout, a world-class location and a freshly built building roof deck with a new rooftop swim current pool and outdoor BBQ. The fantastic foyer opens up to a 75 x 30 living/entertaining/dining/work space - making for a grand first impression - and setting the stage for the remarkable, seemingly limitless home that unfolds before you.
See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Extremely rare opportunity to live in this fully furnished, spectacular 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment with a private terrace overlooking the High Line! You will immediately notice wide-plank oak floors and large floor-to-ceiling windows that curve around the corners of the apartment, leading to your private, south-facing 183-square-foot terrace (with electric, glass door) overlooking the High Line. All windows, shades and blinds are motorized with ceiling heights reaching up to 10'7". Residence 19 is filled with incredible art decorating the walls including a giant Rainbow Piece by Peter Zimmermann in the great room, prints from Damien Hirst, Keith Haring, Murakami and Originals from Trouble Andrew for Gucci in the Main Suite. In addition, the dining room features an Original Tracy Emin Neon piece! See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: This Remsen Street brownstone rental has a superb location, sterling light, immaculate authenticity in its restoration of original details, loads of space, and every creature comfort. Three floors of glorious space include 3 very large bedrooms, 3.5 beautiful baths, a huge and comfortable media/game room; 2 sprawling living rooms and a private garden level entrance. Those features make this rental as close to perfect as it gets. Add to this an enormous sparkling white marbled kitchen with incredible appliances, a dedicated dining area, beautiful light, soaring ceilings, and intimate private outdoor space. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: This exquisite home has been renovated to perfection and features a private elevator spanning the entire home, three terraces, and a spacious deck off the kitchen with a retractable ceiling for dining under the stars. The slick 17’ wide, glass façade is elegantly understated creating an ideal haven for those seeking privacy, and the impeccable design throughout the home offers the discerning purchaser a life of luxury and comfort. The parlor floor opens to a grand living room with soaring 20’ ceilings, a marvelous glass enclosed terrace, a powder room, a spacious den with gas fireplace and wet bar, and a dramatic staircase with beautiful hand wrought iron detailing.
The north and south facing terraces are pre-wired for electricity, share a common wet bar, and offer the flexibility to customize your experience with lounge furniture, dining table, landscaped garden, or all of the above.
See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Step into this expansive loft in the heart of West Chelsea and take in the exceptional 3,600 square feet of space, designed to preserve architectural authenticity. The huge size and open concept are unmatched in the city. The living/dining "Great Room" is 48ft x 47ft and is adjacent to the open, state of the art kitchen which boasts top-of-the-line appliances by Miele, Gaggenau, and Viking surrounded by 22 feet of counter space - ideal for the chef and entertainer at heart. With ceiling heights over 12 feet and new industrial, oversized windows let light pour in to views of open cityscapes. The exposed brick walls, restored hardwood floors, and brick-clad cast iron columns give a sense of authentic loft living intentionally preserved and artfully designed with the buildings historic elements in mind. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: This one-of-a-kind modern case-study-inspired house is perched upon a Landmarked cast-iron loft building in Tribeca. One walks inside and enters the incredible double-height living room which is an incredibly quiet and peaceful respite with a cozy gas fireplace, and radiant heated polished cement floors. There is an open chef's kitchen with a large 14' island, and top-shelf Viking appliances, including 6 burner range, 2 zone Wine fridge, and full-size fridge. On this main level, there are two bedrooms and two baths (one en-suite) as well as a laundry room and pantry. Both lower bedrooms have Empire State Building views and one has direct access to its own terrace. On the upper level is the exquisite primary suite with an en suite bath and two private terraces. There is a large walk-in closet and a staircase to the most magnificent rooftop terrace giving 360-degree NYC skyline views. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: AVAILABLE FULLY FURNISHED SHORT-TERM, ~3-6 MONTHS /-. Perched atop a gorgeous late 1800's loft building on the border of SoHo/North Tribeca, this architectural marvel is a stunning home, and offers unmatched light, air, greenery, and over 2,700 feet of luxurious indoor and outdoor living space. This ingeniously designed home offers two large and easily accessible outdoor spaces directly off the main room, one on each end of the loft, essentially providing spectacular front and back "yards" for the home. Never before available as-is, this loft was purchased as a pre-war new conversion and has been completely reimagined with high-end custom work, intelligent design elements, and extreme attention to detail. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Sweeping views and stunning sunsets over Tribeca and One World Trade highlight this 2,758-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath plus office home that is filled with direct light through the iconic and large southern and western wall of windows. Entering the gracious foyer, the apartment's scale and warmth is immediately felt. The grand living space, with ceilings over 12 feet and 45 feet of windows creates an open and airy environment ideal for entertaining and functional daily living alike. The kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador range and double Thermador wall ovens. Apartment 11A is pin-drop quiet due to custom installed, top of the line, soundproofed windows and thoughtful improvements through the home. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: The soaring nearly 14’ ceilings throughout this elegantly proportioned home create an open and dramatic living space. The entry foyer leads into an opulent 24’ x 20’ living room with deep crown moldings and hand carved mantle above a decorative fireplace. Adjoining the living room is a formal dining room and chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, stained glass ceiling and fine furniture quality cabinets. The flow of these rooms is perfect for entertaining. Large oversized corner windows flood the apartment with light and provide open city views. Back past the entry foyer is a large gallery that leads into the sumptuous primary bedroom suite with marble bath, dual sinks, shower and oversized soaking tub. The Ezio Bellotti artisans have succeeded in maintaining and respecting history and tradition, while using cutting-edge technology in their interior designs. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Spanning nearly 4,500 interior and over 1,200 exterior square feet, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with two private roof terraces is a true downtown sanctuary. Entering privately through the key-locked elevator, you are greeted by a sunbathed 40' by 20' great room boasting 11' ceilings and 5 south-facing arched windows. The formal living room on this floor is perfect for intimate gatherings, complete with gas fireplace, wet bar, walk-in wine storage room, and a mahogany lined powder room. This exquisite turn-key residence is completed by Sapele wood paneling, pocket doors, laundry room, McIntosh and Sonos sound system throughout, central A/C & heat, virtual doorman, and Radionics alarm system. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Prepare to be wowed with this one-of-a-kind high floor double corner, duplex, double height ceilings apartment with panoramic curved glass windows wrapped in light from south, west, and north. The space is a 40-foot wide expanse featuring 20-foot high ceilings spanning the living room and kitchen. The enormous state-of-the-art chef's kitchen with massive 13-foot long center-island features brushed Zimbabwe granite counter tops, abundant custom dark stained walnut cabinetry with pull out pantries and top-of-the-line Miele, and Subzero appliances. An adjacent formal dining room and cozy family room compliments this great space. The primary bedroom suite is a light-filled sanctuary framed by an impressive row of double height 20 X 5' windows offering of breathtaking views of the One World Tower and the Hudson River. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Originally built in the 1900's, this stunning Nolita townhouse has been meticulously gut renovated and transformed by renowned designer Robert Novogratz and truly leaves nothing to be desired. Upon entry you are greeted by the jaw-dropping 12-foot high ceilings of the main floor. The state-of-the-art chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances combined with the open living and dining areas provide the perfect backdrop for entertaining. Expand your social event to the adjoining outdoor courtyard with a 120-inch projection screen, fire pit and BBQ grill. One floor down in the basement level, you will find an impressive wine cellar with room to comfortably seat up to 15 guests for a private dinner party. The top floor of this magnificent home is your stunning outdoor rooftop terrace with jacuzzi and open views of beautiful downtown Manhattan including the historic Beaux Arts Police Building and the Freedom Tower. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Immediate availability, only offered furnished. The double entry foyer leads into the sprawling living room with open western exposures, an adjacent formal dining room, and a set of French doors that open to a Juliet balcony. The custom designed kitchen features quartzite counters and a stainless steel tile back splash with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, including an integrated wine refrigerator, range, and warming drawer. This unique residence retains the best qualities of the original building while boasting many upgrades including ebonized walnut wood floors; fabric wall coverings; 10-foot ceilings; a sizable laundry room with utility sink; remote controlled blinds and shades; surround sound throughout; and an integrated audio visual system. The home is further outfitted with a Crestron home smart system, multi-zoned central air conditioning, and energy efficient and sound attenuated windows. It comes completely furnished with an elegant mix of antiques and modern pieces.
See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Enjoy Central Park and skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows in a brand new high-floor home with three full bathrooms and a powder room. Residence 53B features a gracious entry foyer, massively scaled living room, a palatial master suite and two generous secondary bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, an eat-in & windowed kitchen with custom cabinetry by Molteni, statuary marble counter-tops and backlit backsplash, complete suite of appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero, all windows fitted with motorized Lutron solar shades, additional blackout shades in bedrooms. The corner primary bedroom suite includes an extremely spacious primary bath that features Verona limestone slab floors and baseboard, Noir St. Laurent marble, and Peruvian golden travertine feature walls. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Enveloped in a stunning wrap-around terrace, Penthouse 7 is the crown jewel of 40 Mercer Street. Sunlit and dramatic, the great room transforms into an indoor and outdoor oasis through a one-of-a-kind sliding wall of windows to the wrap-around terrace. Truly a private park in the sky, the terrace is complete with a landscaped garden lined in mature trees and a custom lap pool. Independent from the grand entertaining space, the custom Bulthaup kitchen features stainless steel cabinets, Thassos marble countertops and is outfitted with a suite of Miele and Gaggenau appliances. The
primary suite has private access to the terrace and an entire dressing room with 12 custom closets. Serene and luxurious the primary bathroom features heated floors, soaking tub, separate stall shower and Toto washlet.
See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Spanning 4,818 square feet, this full-floor penthouse with two outdoor spaces at 100 Eleventh Avenue with freshly renovated interiors by Architectural Digest Top 100 designer Jennifer Post, was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning French architect Jean Nouvel. Cinematic 360-degree sweeping views encompass almost every major New York City landmark. With 11-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows (150 linear feet) and 2 gas-fireplaces, this Penthouse is a showstopper. Luxuries include two statuary slab marble-enclosed fireplaces, perimeter radiant heat, sumptuous bathrooms with picture windows, custom-designed chef’s kitchen and lighting, motorized window shades, and full laundry room. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Unit 80A has a private landing welcoming you into the spacious 2,633-square-foot home. The walls are expansive throughout, ready for your personal art collection! Combined with amazing ceilings heights over 12.6 feet along with the buildings signature 10-foot square windows the overall proportions are what makes this home so desirable. Waking up to the sereneness of Central Park views, having your breakfast looking over the East River, reading a book and lounging on the expansive window seats is a privileged dream. Dining with the twinkling lights of the City below, and bridges near and far create a magical view! See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Loft 4 is one of just two full-floor residences consisting of soaring 12'10" ceilings, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms spread over 5,874 square feet with four exposures that provide historic SoHo views and fill the loft with light. Six enormous south-facing living room windows spanning 47 feet define the dramatic Great Room. With its gallery-like detailing, exposed brick walls and wood joists, hand-finished 12" wide white oak plank floors these natural, warm finishes will remain timeless and age gracefully.
See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Every element of this extraordinary home has been designed, built and finished to the highest standards. The grand atrium gallery leads to the spectacular double living room with fireplace and expansive north-facing terrace with fireplace. The exceptional Chef's Kitchen features top of the line appliances by La Cornue, Sub-Zero, Wolf and Smeg. The seven-room primary suite offers stunning city views with two large dressing rooms and two baths with custom finishes and a sitting room with a fireplace. The additional bedrooms have en suite marble baths, and stunning private terraces feature a yoga lawn, putting green, spa tub, and wet bar.
See floor plan and full details here.
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