On the budget: Under $2,000

While it is quite hard to call it ‘on the budget’, for simply to qualify, your annual income has to be above $80,000 (given customary ’40x the monthly rent’ requirement), it seems like a bottom line price in the city these days. In some neighborhoods, that is. If you go further uptown or cross the river, you may get something less expensive, but, do you really want to compromise? Well, you most likely don’t, but you will, my friend, this way or the other. So, let’s see what you can get for your ‘Under $2,000’ per month: [more]

3BR at 255 West 94th Street

For rent at $8,995 per month. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom apartment with triple exposure, amazing city and Hudson River views and a washer and dryer in the unit. [more]

2BR at 255 West 94th Street

For rent at $6,495 per month. Split 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with large terrace, great light, with north, west, and south exposures, windowed pass-through kitchen, windowed master bath and great closet space. [more]

1BR at 255 West 94th Street

For rent at $3,995 per month. Sunny 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom corner unit, with a pass-thru kitchen, windowed bath, and a wall of windows. [more]

Studio at 255 West 94th Street

For rent at $3,295 per month. Large Alcove Studio with southern exposure, good light, open kitchen, and walk-in closet. [more]

The Lyric, by Related Rentals

Few weeks ago, in our Two Bedroom Advisor, we wrote about a nice Corner 2BR 2BA, at the time available for rent at The Lyric – a full service rental apartment building, located on the Upper West Side in the 90-ties, developed by The Related Companies, and managed by its rental division, The Related Rentals. [more]

West Side’s Most Desired Pre-War

Introducing: Claridge’s at 101 West 55th Street, by Manhattan Skyline. [more]

Chelsea: The City’s Best Lifestyle Choice

Perhaps. Introducing: Chelsea Place at 363 West 30th Street, by Manhattan Skyline. [more]

Above it all: on 59th Street

Introducing: 205 East 59th Street, by Manhattan Skyline. [more]

4BR #5-S at 1566 Second Avenue

This triplex penthouse features three marble baths, A/C, washer/dryer, wood-burning fireplace and large terrace. This apartment is currently occupied and can be shown by appointment only. Please call leasing office one day in advance to arrange a viewing. Presented floor plan does not include dimensions, but looks very similar to that of apartment #5-N in the same building (perhaps it is even its mirror image), which we have already created some furniture plans for. [more]

3BR at 308 East 92nd Street

Good a deal at this price, although the layout may not work for everyone. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, penthouse duplex with two terraces and wood-burning fireplace on prime Upper East Side, for rent at $4,295 per month. This apartment is vacant and can be seen any time. Stop by the leasing office any time to pick up keys, or call to make an appointment. [more]

2BR at 536 East 79th Street

For rent at $2,800 per month. Fourth floor and front facing, this two bedroom offers Queen sized bedrooms, light filled living room, and separate windowed kitchen. Fully renovated bathroom and walls of closets. Polished wood floors throughout. [more]