1. 60 Water Street – DUMBO
Prices range from $2,830 to $5,655
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The 17-story luxury building at 60 Water Street juxtaposes contemporary architectural style with the industrial feel of the surrounding DUMBO neighborhood. Its list of amenities is extensive, the most stunning of which is a sprawling large roof deck with views of the adjacent Brooklyn Bridge and Financial District (fun fact: it was designed by the same landscape architects who did the High Line). Inside each apartment, renters will discover floor to ceiling windows, kitchen islands, and in-unit laundry.
2. New York by Gehry – Financial District
Prices start at $3,220 for a studio
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This 76 story architectural masterpiece was, as you can guess by its namesake, designed by famed architect Frank Gehry. His touch can be found throughout the structure, both across its facade and down to every fixture within each apartment. The amenities in the building rival most five star hotels, including a full-service valet who can coordinate everything from fresh flower delivery to securing tickets to sold out shows and reservations to exclusive restaurants.
If that isn’t enough, other amenities include an indoor pool with fully retractable windows, a screening room with custom Gehry-designed amphitheater seating, a fully stocked library, and 3,300 square foot fitness studio with views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
3. Aalto 57 – Midtown East/Sutton Place
Prices start at $3,705 for a studio
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Aalto 57, at the corner of 57th Street and 2nd Avenue, is a LEED certified luxury building in the Sutton Place neighborhood. Its concierge service, Luxury Attaché, can help with any request you can imagine – VIP show tickets (Hamilton, anyone?), restaurant reservations, personal shopping, and interior design, just to name a few. Aside from its sleek gym with an indoor field house, and its expansive roof deck with residents’ lounge, apartments themselves boast clean lines and sleek fixtures throughout.
4. Atlas New York – Midtown/Murray Hill
Prices start at $3,000 for a studio
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A step from Bryant Park stands the Atlas, a 48 story luxury rental building with incredible amenities. Highlights include a top floor, 48th story sky terrace with a 360 degree view of the Manhattan skyline, daily complimentary breakfast, a state of the art fitness center, and residents’ lounge with outdoor seating. Just be ready for your friends texting you about that rooftop all summer long.
5. Via 57 West – Hell’s Kitchen
Prices start at $3,900 for a one-bedroom
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Via 57 West in Hell’s Kitchen is one of the most architecturally stunning rental buildings in New York. Its sleek metal lines and Scandinavian inspired interiors stem from the mind of Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, who has also designed offices for Google. Amenities in this building include a 22,000 square foot courtyard, sports center with basketball and golf simulator, large pool, and fitness club.
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