
If you have a long-term (30+ day) New York City stay planned, such as for a work gig or a semester of study, a hotel room can get impersonal and expensive very quickly. Moreso, renting a room for short stretches has become more difficult in the wake of the short-term rental crackdown. However, furnished apartments allow more transient residents to think bigger, spread out, and establish a homebase in the city for the duration of their stay.
While the bulk of furnished apartments take on a corporate, neutral, and often bland aesthetic, the large presence of high-net-worth individuals in the city—and the corresponding price points—suggests a clear, untapped opportunity for more inspired furnished residences.
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In the sales market, furnished units remain relatively rare, but demand is growing. Busy New Yorkers may not have time to renovate or shop for furniture, which has led to rising interest in turnkey, fully furnished properties. This trend also parallels the increasing popularity of hotel-condo units.

Maison Hudson, #5A (Nest Seekers LLC)

Some startups are stepping in to fill that gap. The New York City-based venture Casameu aims to elevate the furnished rental experience with more individuality and higher-end furnishings, ideal for renters seeking a homier environment. Founded by two real estate veterans from Related Companies, Alyssa Shapiro and Chris Schmidt, the company will fully launch in the coming weeks and caters to international students, young professionals, pied-à-terre seekers, remote workers, and digital nomads.
Mr. Schmidt tells CityRealty that the company has started by leasing 15 units, mostly on Manhattan's west side, with plans to grow steadily. The first residents have signed leases to move in on May 15, and demand has already been strong. “Traditional furnished apartments often offer only the basics such as generic furniture, uncomfortable beds, and the sense that everything came straight out of a warehouse,” says Chris. “We’re taking a different approach. Each unit is designed to feel special, with premium finishes and custom touches. It’s about more than efficiency; it’s about experience and emotional connection.”
For Casameu, New York City is a unique market that welcomes experimentation and thoughtful design. Chris explains that every space is curated down to the details, often incorporating Danish and Latin American influences inspired by the founders' travels. "It’s not just about providing housing—it’s about offering a sanctuary and reshaping what furnished living can be.” The goal is to provide homes with “soul, style, and story.”
Each apartment blends vintage and contemporary pieces with collected accents, layered textures, and an inviting balance of masculine and feminine design. From custom floral arrangements to thoughtful lighting, every detail is considered. “We call it the collector’s home, sophisticated, warm, and designed to reflect a life well-lived,” says Chris.
Each apartment blends vintage and contemporary pieces with collected accents, layered textures, and an inviting balance of masculine and feminine design. From custom floral arrangements to thoughtful lighting, every detail is considered. “We call it the collector’s home, sophisticated, warm, and designed to reflect a life well-lived,” says Chris.
To make your search easier, below we've compiled a list of top companies in NYC, including Casameu, that offer furnished apartments for rent with amenities and services you won’t find just anywhere. And if you're in the market to buy a furnished apartment, we've also rounded up two dozen of the finest furnished listings for sale now.
Furnished NYC Apartments for Sale
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1110 Park Avenue, #PHTRIPLEX
$29,000,000
Carnegie Hill | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 7,000 ft2

1110 Park Avenue, #PHTRIPLEX (Sothebys International Realty)


48 East 81st Street, #TH
$17,950,000 (-5.5%)
Carnegie Hill | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 7,400 ft2
48 East 81st Street, #TH (Societe Real Estate)




2 Horatio Street, #12G/14G
$12,000,000 (-14.3%)
West Village | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,500 ft2

2 Horatio Street, #12G/14G (Serhant)



Centurion, #PHB (New York Residence Inc)


77 Greenwich Street, #PH
$9,750,000
Financial District | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 3,531 ft2

77 Greenwich Street, #PH (Reuveni LLC)



Trump Tower, #41FG (Keller Williams NYC)



35 Hudson Yards, #7403 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)


The Campanile, #CLUB1/3 (Sothebys International Realty)



52 West 9th Street, #PENTHOUSE (Corcoran Group)


J Condominium, #PH (Archpoint Advisory)


252 East 57th Street, #49A
$5,495,000
Midtown East | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, Unknown Baths | 2,188 ft2

252 East 57th Street, #49A (Sothebys International Realty)


70 Charlton, #PHC (Societe Real Estate)


50 West, #14B (Compass)

630 Park Avenue, #8B
$3,700,000 (-14%)
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

630 Park Avenue, #8B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

Olympic Tower, #34B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


One Wall Street, #2008 (One Wall Street Sales LLC)

Skyline Tower, #PH202
$2,249,000 (-18.8%)
Long Island City | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 986 ft2

Skyline Tower, #PH202 (Compass)


325 Fifth Avenue, #14C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


The Corinthian, #38E (Compass)


The Residences at 400 Fifth Avenue, #43F
$1,695,000
Midtown West | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | 982 ft2

The Residences at 400 Fifth Avenue, #43F (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

419 East 57th Street, #14F (Compass)


The Parc Vendome, #7D (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

NINE52, #622 (Sothebys International Realty)


87 Barrow Street, #5O (Compass)


93 Worth Street, #405 (Compass)


250 Cabrini Boulevard, #7B (Christies International Real Estate Group LLC)
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Casameu
Casameu was founded by Chris Schmidt and Alyssa Shapiro, two Related veterans who bring their neighborhood and management expertise to the furnished rentals Casameu offers in highly coveted neighborhoods. All apartments feature thoughtfully curated interiors with eclectic vintage finds, and residents enjoy extra touches like housekeeping, rotating floral subscriptions from local vendors, and concierge add-ons.

Weichert Corporate Housing's portfolio includes properties in central Financial District, Downtown, and Midtown business districts. The rooms are larger than standard hotel rooms, and the buildings offer amenities like fitness centers, outdoor terraces, and on-site parking.
Weichert Corporate Properties' Featured NYC Buildings:




For over 19 years, Furnished Quarters has been providing their guests with a home away from home. The company boasts furnished apartments in 50 buildings throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and even New Jersey. The apartments themselves go beyond the basic hotel amenities with features like contemporary artwork, a flat screen television, iPod dock, and a full kitchen featuring everything from wine glasses to a casserole dish.
Furnished Quarters' Featured NYC Buildings:




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ABA, or tempapts.com, offers one- to three-bedroom furnished apartments in 30 luxury NYC buildings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey. They are complete with linen and bedding sets, a washer and dryer, an updated bathroom, and a fully-stocked kitchen. Units are large enough to use as a workspace or for entertaining guests. ABA has also taken the initiative to institute green living with energy efficient lighting, environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies, and organic products.
ABA's Featured NYC Buildings:




AKA has a small New York City portfolio, but offers top-notch hotel-like services and luxury condominium amenities adored by celebrities that have included Richard Gere, Jennifer Lawrence, and the late Shannen Doherty. All locations provide a 24-hour front desk, dedicated doorman, housekeeping, valet cleaning and laundering services, in-suite dining, secure transportations, and on-site management. Best of all, building amenities like cafes, lounges, and private cinemas are all complimentary.
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