Equity Residential
Equity Residential is a Chicago-headquartered public apartment REIT founded in 1993 by Sam Zell. The company has grown into one of the nation’s largest apartment owners, managing a portfolio of roughly 85,000 rental units across hundreds of properties. It focuses on urban multifamily housing: in New York City its rental portfolio covers Manhattan neighborhoods from Chelsea through Midtown to NoMad, as well as Downtown Brooklyn and parts of Jersey City. Available homes range from studios to multi-bedroom layouts, and many properties feature amenities like 24/7 doorman service, fitness centers, rooftop terraces and resident lounges to support a full-service urban living experience.
In practice Equity Residential maintains this focus on resident experience. For example, the Parc East at 240 East 27th Street in Manhattan is a 26-story rental tower known for its white-marble lobby entrance and landscaped courtyard, with amenities including a full-time doorman and an on-site gym. The company emphasizes a resident-first approach: its corporate materials speak to creating well-maintained communities where renters thrive. This translates into properties marketed as amenity-rich full-service homes in prime locations, backed by a large landlord’s resources. Renters looking for dependable management and modern conveniences—such as online leasing and maintenance support—may find Equity’s apartments especially attractive in New York’s rental market.
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35
Rental Buildings
Under Management -
180
Active Listings
For Rent $2,831 - $9,172
Locations
Available Apartments
Rental Buildings
Managed by Equity Residential
111 Lawrence Street
305 West 50th Street
Recent Rental News & Offers
What People Are Saying
About Equity Residential and Their Properties
Brooklyner, 111 Lawrence Street
This "towering" Downtown Brooklyn high-rise offers "insanely convenient" access to "every subway line imaginable" and boasts "breathtaking views from the roof deck." The "modern" building features "impressive amenities" including a "full gym," "yoga room," and "outdoor lounges with grills," while the "helpful" staff and "responsive maintenance team" earn consistent praise. While some gripe about "construction quirks" and "utility costs," most agree the "spacious apartments" and "prime location" minutes from "DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights and Fort Greene" make it a "solid choice." The building's "cold storage for grocery delivery" and "peaceful apartments" are appreciated perks, though the "surrounding area" can feel "quiet after dark."
777 Sixth Avenue
This "fresh-faced" Chelsea residence offers "state-of-the-art" amenities including a "spacious new fitness center", while its prime location provides "excellent transportation access" for residents seeking Manhattan convenience
Prism at Park Avenue South, 50 East 28th Street
This "solid value" residence offers "very good amenities" and "dependable staff service" in a rent-stabilized setting. While the "upper floors provide more tranquility," light sleepers should note the "urban symphony" of street noise on lower levels. The building's generous windows flood units with natural light, though some find the "window treatments could use an upgrade."
180 Montague Street
This "towering" 34-story rental in "prime" Brooklyn Heights offers "breathtaking Manhattan views" and "convenient" access to multiple subway lines. The "pet-friendly" building features a "rarely crowded gym", sundeck, and "professional" valet services, while the "exceptionally friendly" doormen and maintenance staff earn consistent praise. However, "patience is required" for the "notorious" two-elevator system, and Montague Street-facing units endure "significant street noise". While the "location can't be beat" with "plenty of shops and restaurants nearby", some gripe about "steep" rent increases and "management inconsistencies". A "mixed bag" that's "best for those prioritizing location over luxury".
Atelier Apartments, 239 North 9th Street
This "nice" residential building offers "attentive" front desk service and boasts a "supremely convenient" location with Starbucks and Whole Foods "just steps away"
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