CityRealty's Top 10 Rental Buildings of 2017

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CityRealty's Top 10 Rental Buildings of 2017

The headlining rentals of 2017 come equipped with everything from full-scale health clubs to sky-high swimming pools.

The headlining rentals of 2017 come equipped with everything from full-scale health clubs to sky-high swimming pools.

Friday, Dec 29, 2017 By CityRealty Staff, CityRealty contributor

It’s been quite a year for new rental buildings.

Projects from top developers and architects debuted throughout the city, but a name wasn’t enough to get a renter's attention. Most launched with special offers, like rent discounts and reduced security deposits, but the scale of the amenity package often got the most attention. From kid playrooms to rooftop lounges, these ten rentals offer something especially unique for residents. Take a look and let us know what you think.

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HOUSE39, 225 East 39th Street

HOUSE39, 225 East 39th Street Murray Hill

The Copper, 626 First Avenue

The Copper, 626 First Avenue Murray Hill

The Eugene, 435 West 31st Street

The Eugene, 435 West 31st Street Midtown West

Henry Hall, 515 West 38th Street

Henry Hall, 515 West 38th Street Midtown West

525W52, 525 West 52nd Street

525W52, 525 West 52nd Street Midtown West

#1. AMERICAN COPPER BUILDINGS

JDS DEVELOPMENT GROUP | SHoP ARCHITECTS

48 FLOORS | 761 APARTMENTS

LIVE IN THE AMERICAN COPPER BUILDINGS; CARTER REVIEWS THE SPECTACULAR TOWERS

American Copper Buildings, 626 First Avenue in Murray Hill (image via americancopper.nyc)

Resident lounge and study (image via americancopper.nyc)

The sky-bridge swimming pool (image via americancopper.nyc)

#2. HOUSE39

FISHER BROTHERS | HANDEL ARCHITECTS

36 FLOORS | 297 APARTMENTS

HOUSE39 REACHES NEW HEIGHTS WITH ROOFTOP AMENITIES

HOUSE39, 225 East 39th Street in Murray Hill (image via house39.com)

Entertaining kitchen and patio (image via house39.com)

Indoor pool and roof deck (image via house39.com)

#3. HENRY HALL

IMPERIAL COMPANIES | BKSK ARCHITECTS

30 FLOORS | 225 APARTMENTS

THE NEWEST DESTINATION IN HUDSON YARDS: 30-STORY HENRY HALL IS NOW LEASING

Henry Hall, 515 West 38th Street in Midtown West (Photo: CityRealty)

The jam room (image via henryhallnyc.com)

Terrace overlooking the Hudson (image via henryhallnyc.com)

#4. JERSEY CITY URBY

IRONSTATE DEVELOPMENT | CONCRETE

69 FLOORS | 672 APARTMENTS

A NEW SKY-HIGH RENTAL IN JERSEY CITY TAKES THE LEAD ON HOME-SHARING

Jersey City Urby, 200 Greene Street in Jersey City (image via jerseycityurby.com)

View of lower Manhattan (image via jerseycityurby.com)

Jersey City Urby (image via jerseycityurby.com)

#5. 525 WEST 52ND STREET

TACONIC INVESTMENT PARTNERS | HANDEL ARCHITECTS

22 FLOORS | 392 APARTMENTS

TOUR HELL'S KITCHEN'S INDUSTRIALLY-INSPIRED 525W52 COURTESY OF FIELD CONDITION

525W52, 525 West 52nd Street in Midtown West (Photo courtesy of Field Condition)

Second floor terrace (image via 525w52nd.com)

Sports lounge and billiards (image via 525w52nd.com)

#6. 1 QPS TOWER

PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP | SLCE ARCHITECTS

44 FLOORS | 391 APARTMENTS

1 QPS TOWER SHOWS OFF CITY'S HIGHEST ROOFTOP POOL

1 QPS Tower, 42-20 24th Street in Long Island City (image via 1qpstower.com)

Library lounge (image via 1qpstower.com)

Rooftop pool (image via 1qpstower.com)

#7. LEVEL

DOUGLASTON DEVELOPMENT | STEPHEN B. JACOBS GROUP

40 FLOORS | 554 APARTMENTS

AT LEVEL, IT'S ALL ABOUT BALANCE: BRAND NEW WATERFRONT RENTALS NOW LEASING

LEVEL, 2 North 6th Place in Williamsburg (image via Stephen B. Jacobs Group)

Rooftop lounge and indoor pool (image via level-bk.com)

Kid's playroom (image via level-bk.com)

#8. THE EUGENE

BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES | SLCE ARCHITECTS

62 FLOORS | 844 APARTMENTS

THE EUGENE UNVEILS EXCLUSIVE ROOFTOP LOUNGE WITH PANORAMIC CITY VIEWS

The Eugene, 435 West 31st Street in Midtown West (Photo Credit: Max Touhey)

The rooftop's Hudson Club (image via theeugenenyc.com)

La Palestra wellness center (image via theeugenenyc.com)

#9. 555TEN

EXTELL DEVELOPMENT | SLCE ARCHITECTS

56 FLOORS | 600 APARTMENTS

EXTELL UNVEILS 555X, PREMIER HIGH-FLOOR RENTALS ON MANHATTAN'S WEST SIDE

555Ten, 555 Tenth Avenue in Midtown West (photo: CityRealty)

Arcade and bowling lanes (image via 555ten.com)

Indoor pool (image via 555ten.com)

#10. SALTMEADOW TOWNHOMES

JDS DEVELOPMENT GROUP | CETRARUDDY

3 FLOORS | 60 APARTMENTS

SALTMEADOW DEBUTS IN FAR ROCKAWAY: BEACH-FRONT RENTALS FROM CETRARUDDY AND JDS

Saltmeadow, 162 Beach 5th Street in Far Rockaway (image via saltmeadow.nyc)

Private balcony (image via saltmeadow.nyc)

Beachfront living (image via saltmeadow.nyc)

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