In spring 2024, a report by Zillow in partnership with BARK (creators of dog toy subscription service BarkBox) found that New York ranks among the top 10 cities in the United States for finding dog-friendly rentals. More than 70% of the city's rental listings are advertised as pet-friendly, and some buildings have taken this several steps further by incorporating dog runs, pet spas, and on-site training and pet care facilities into their extensive amenity packages. This all takes place in a city with pet-friendly legislation, not to mention social activities and countless retailers and service providers dedicated to making pet ownership easy and fun.
Another factor in New York’s popularity among pet parents is the city’s parks. Data from the American Veterinary Medical Association in partnership with NYCEDC found that New York City's highest concentration of pet owners can be found on either side of Central Park in Manhattan, near Astoria Park in Queens, and the East River waterfront section of Williamsburg in Brooklyn; this demonstrates that dog owners are choosing to live closer to parks and dog runs to better accommodate their pets’ needs. (It does not hurt that these neighborhoods are some of the most attractive to humans as well.)
Below, we look at New York’s top ten rentals for pet owners. Rankings are based on the quality of the pet-friendly amenities as well as proximity to city parks.
Below, we look at New York’s top ten rentals for pet owners. Rankings are based on the quality of the pet-friendly amenities as well as proximity to city parks.
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As pets are increasingly important in New Yorkers' lives, buildings are working to accommodate their owners. (555TEN via Extell)
525 West 52nd Street
4 availabilities from $4,505
Up to 2 months free rent on a 12-month lease
All images of Five Two Five via Taconic Management
All homes at Five Two Five, an eye-catching rental building down the street from DeWitt Clinton Park and its dog run, have been crafted with high-quality materials and finishes, state-of-the-art appliances, high ceilings, and oversized windows. The building's amenities were designed to cater to renters' every need and desire, and that applies to their pets as well - Throw Me A Bone provides door-to-door dog walking, in-home puppy visits, cat sitting, overnight stays, and even dog training, such as basic obedience training, agility courses, and training boot camps.
100 Willoughby Street
3 availabilities from $4,113
Price reductions on select units
All images of AVA DoBro via AvalonBay Communities
Residents of AVA DoBro, a Downtown Brooklyn rental a few blocks from Fort Greene Park, enjoy oversized windows, hard-surface flooring, modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and immediate access to the A/C, F, and R trains. Amenities include a WAG pet spa and outdoor dog run with heated pergola, agility equipment, and separate play areas for big and small dogs.
The Brooklyn Tower (Douglas Elliman)
The Brooklyn Tower, the tallest building in the borough, is located a short distance from Fort Greene Park. However, the uppermost levels are home to what has been described as "the world's highest dog run," which allows for views of the Manhattan skyline for humans to enjoy while their canine companions play.
30 Park Lane North
105 availabilities from $4,095
1/2 month free rent on all residences
105 availabilities from $4,095
1/2 month free rent on all residences
Bisby (Newport Associates Development Company)
The 34-story Bisby is the newest building in LeFrak's Newport neighborhood on the Jersey City waterfront, which puts it in close proximity to Newport Green's landscaped grounds and dog runs. In the building, amenities include a pet wash station and rooftop dog run with views of the Manhattan skyline; the rooftop terrace also houses a pickleball court, outdoor fitness area, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen with BBQ grills. Such factors were instrumental in the building's reaching 50% leased in two months.
4 availabilities from $4,495
Up to 1.5 months free rent on a 12-month lease
21 West End Avenue (Dermot)
All units at 21 West End Avenue, a pioneering luxury rental between Hudson River Park and Riverside Park South, feature sweeping city views, hardwood floors, modern kitchens, and in-unit washer/dryers. Over 35,000 square feet of amenity space includes an indoor dog park and dog spa, not to mention dog-walking, day care, and grooming from Biscuits and Bath.
Waterline Square (Corcoran Group)
(Far Fetched)
The three-building Waterline Square complex was designed around a beautifully landscaped public park that effectively serves as residents' backyard. The Waterline Club's extensive amenity offerings include a pet grooming salon, dog-training studio, and indoor pet playroom. Moreover, the development is home to celebrity trainer Colleen Safford's Far Fetched dog care services, which include services like size-based play group, enrichment and training sessions, grooming, and walking.
555 Tenth Avenue
11 availabilities from $4,500
Up to one month free rent on select units
555TEN (Extell)
555TEN is a game-changing rental building located down the street from Pier 84's dog run at the southern end of Hell's Kitchen. All apartments feature sweeping city views, rich wood flooring, stainless steel appliances, sleek Porcelanosa-tiled bathrooms, and in-unit washer/dryer. An impressive amenity suite include a covered outdoor dog run and pet care and grooming services from Throw Me a Bone.
311 Eleventh Avenue
4 availabilities from $5,175
3ELEVEN (Douglaston Development)
At 3ELEVEN, a high-rise rental located between Hudson River Park and Chelsea Park, an amenity package includes two outdoor dog runs – one for large breeds and one for small breeds. The building also houses an on-site care facility operated by Throw Me A Bone, which offers grooming, walking, training, and daycare/boarding services.
196 Willoughby Street
12 availabilities from $3,486
The Willoughby (RXR Realty)
The Willoughby is a new development rental located one block from the dog runs and landscaped grounds of Fort Greene Park. However, the building offers a private dog run and pet spa just an elevator ride away from the well-appointed residences.
1 West 60th Street
5 availabilities from $7,880
Two months free rent on a 20-month lease on three-bedroom units
Anagram Columbus Circle (Rose Associates)
Upon arriving at Anagram Columbus Circle, pet owners are greeted by door staff who know the dogs by name and have special Anagram treats at the ready. The building is located one block from "New York's backyard," and the Central Park Kit Room offers loans of equipment to make the most of it.
Honorable Mentions
500 West 30th Street
No current availabilities
All images of Abington House via Related Rentals
Located near the High Line and Hudson Yards, the Robert A.M. Stern-designed Abington House features apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows, interiors by Clodagh, gourmet kitchens with custom walnut cabinetry and KitchenAid appliances, and luxurious tiled baths. Extensive amenities and services include on-site Dog City that includes dog walking, dog training, and play groups.
450 West 42nd Street
17 availabilities from $4,450
One month OP on select units
All images of MiMa via Related Rentals
At the LEED Gold-certified MiMa, contemporary apartments feature interiors by Rockwell Group, floor-to-ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances, and in-unit washer/dryers. Not only are there several indoor and outdoor amenities for human renters, but Dog City offers a pet spa and indoor and outdoor play areas.
600 West 42nd Street
2 availabilities from $3,290
Reduced security deposits for select applicants
All images of Silver Towers via Silverstein Properties
All innovatively designed units at Silver Towers feature floor-to-ceiling windows, integrated kitchens with stainless steel appliances, minimalist baths, and in-unit washer/dryers. The public park on the building's west side includes an enclosed dog run, and the on-site AKC Canine Retreat offers daycare, walking, boarding, grooming, and training services.
550 West 45th Street
13 availabilities from $4,175
1/2 month free rent on select units
All images of Gotham West via Gotham Organization
Gotham West's centrally located, exquisitely detailed apartments feature custom lighting fixtures, airy living space, modern kitchens, and in-unit washer/dryers. The building has always welcomed pets, and the pet concierge offers dog-walking services, on-site grooming and training facilities, and cat feeding and visits.
7 availabilities from $4,080
Reduced security deposits for qualified applicants
All images of 33 Bond Street via TF Cornerstone
In the heart of Boerum Hill, all apartments at 33 Bond Street feature top-of-the-line finishes, elegant white oak strip floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and chef's kitchens. Residents have access to unparalleled amenities, including Brooklyn's first-even Chelsea Piers center, and an in-house pet spa and pet concierge service offers dog walking, professional grooming, pet sitting with overnight pet care services, and play sessions with a full access puppy cam.
10 Montieth Street
11 availabilities from $2,639
All images of The Rheingold via The Rabsky Group
Located on the former home of the Rheingold brewery site, apartments at this AIA Award-winning building feature interiors by Durukan Design, high ceilings, oak hardwood flooring, integrated Bluetooth systems, LED accent lighting, chef’s kitchens with soft-close cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, and sumptuous Italian porcelain baths. There are no pet deposits or weight restrictions, and the building offers three grooming stations, dog-walking and pet-sitting services, and a dog run in the expansive courtyard.
11 availabilities from $3,105
Up to 2 months free rent on a 14-month lease
The MC (Corcoran Group)
The MC is an eye-catching new rental located at the nexus of Bushwick and Bedford-Stuyvesant. An extensive amenity package includes a pet spa and private dog run along with an array of indoor and outdoor amenities for their human companions.
29-22 Northern Boulevard
3 availabilities from $4,646
All images of ALTA LIC via Simon Baron Development
ALTA LIC is well situated near the Queensborough Bridge and the 7, E, M, N, Q, and R trains, but a triple-glazed curtain wall offers comfortable noise levels as well as spectacular views. Over 27,000 square feet of residential amenities include an outdoor dog run as well as dog walking, pet-sitting, a grooming salon, and a veterinary clinic from Throw Me A Bone.
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