NYC Staycation: Rent your dream apartment in top condos as wealthy Manhattanites flee to other locales

By CityRealty Staff | From Great Listings Thursday, May 21, 2020

Park Imperial #68B via Brown Harris Stevens

Many have said that New York looks and feels emptier than usual on lockdown, and figures have emerged to prove that the city truly is. CityRealty data shows that the number of rental listings nudged up from 7,793 in January 2020 to 7,845 on March 16, the day after Governor Cuomo announced the lockdown, to a whopping 11,526 as of today.

Moreover, some of New York's most architecturally inspired, amenity-rich condominiums are also quite a bit emptier. According to a map released by The New York Times, the city's wealthiest neighborhoods - the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Soho, and Brooklyn Heights among them - saw the biggest drop in residential population since the coronavirus pandemic hit. But tellingly, the mass exodus has not led to a spike in homes for sale. Are these incredible apartments being sublet?

Map via The New York Times

In happier times, WalletHub ranked New York as the third most fun city in the United States. Even now, the city's parks, bike rental facilities, streets of attractive architecture, and wide variety of restaurants offering takeout and delivery make New York ideal for a staycation - as long as masks are on and social distancing is practiced, of course. As officials actively work to meet the health and safety benchmarks required to start reopening, take a look at listings for rent in Manhattan and Brooklyn's most upscale condos.

The Park Imperial, 230 West 56th Street, #68B – $14,500/month

3 Bed, 3 Bath | 1,856 ft² | Condo

The Park Imperial via Brown Harris Stevens

Fabulous views await you from every room of this beautiful furnished rental available for immediate occupancy. Located high atop Central Park on the 68th floor of one of the City's premier condominium buildings, The Park Imperial, the graciousness and expansiveness of this home is in its every detail from the floor-to-ceiling glass windows showcasing north, south and eastern exposures to the 10' ceilings. See floor plan and full details here.

The Gerken Building, 90 West Broadway, #12A – $11,950/month

4 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 2,600 ft² | Co-op

The Gerken Building via Compass

Once the executive offices of the New York National Exchange Bank, the loft is full of original character and details including oak paneling and triple bay windows with Tiffany glass arched transoms. Currently configured with 4 or 5 bedrooms, the unit can be delivered with or without the pressurized walls as needed, though is not suitable for shares. With grand proportions, this home is perfectly situated for major entertaining and grand living. The foyer opens to impressive entertaining rooms. See floor plan and full details here.

718 Broadway, #10B – $10,000/month

2 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,400 ft² | Co-op

718 Broadway via Warburg Realty

No detail was spared in this chic and stunningly renovated corner loft in a classic pre-war cast iron building, fabulously located in the heart of vibrant NoHo. The dramatic entry hall leads to an expansive and sun-drenched living and dining room with soaring 11'6" ceilings, exposed brick walls, open city views through a wall of east-facing windows over quiet Lafayette Street, and a built-in bookcase/media console by Vitsoe. A virtual tour is available for this unit. See floor plan and full details here.

145 President Street, #3C – $9,900/month

3 Bed, 2.5 Bath | 1,796 ft² | Condo

145 President Street via Compass

This corner condo has an entryway foyer with expansive open-concept living room, dining room, and kitchen. The kitchen showcases custom oak cabinetry with blackened brass pulls, Tundra Gray marble countertops and backsplash, and a suite of fully-integrated Miele appliances. The tranquil master suite includes a pair of large walk-in closets as well as a spacious en-suite bath with a wall of honed Danube marble, walnut vanities, double Kohler sinks, and Bianco Dolomite marble floors. A virtual tour is available for this unit. See floor plan and full details here.

108 Reade Street, #4E – $9,800/month

2 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,350 ft² | Condo

108 Reade Street via The Corcoran Group

Welcome home to this authentic, renovated Tribeca home that offers everything for the discerning loft lover! Enter into the sun filled living area that faces South onto Reade Street. Framed by high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling built-ins there is a volume and openness to the space while being practical and allowing room to store everything. A video walk-through is available for this unit. See floor plan and full details here.

The Sutton, 959 First Avenue, #11C – $8,600/month

2 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,340 ft² | Condo

The Sutton via Compass

Surround yourself with breathtaking views in this stylish, sun-filled corner apartment with gracious ceiling height and oversized casement windows offering Eastern and Southern exposures. This stunning home contains a large living and dining area with beautiful 6' wide white oak flooring. The open kitchen is fully equipped with top-of-the-line Gaggenau 4-Series appliances, custom Gold & Reiss kitchen cabinetry and glass Espekio Blanco countertop and backsplash. A virtual tour is available for this unit. See floor plan and full details here.

Be@Schermerhorn, 189 Schermerhorn Street, #8A – $3,750/month

2 Bed, 2 Bath | Condo

Be@Schermerhorn via Compass

This high floor, unrestricted south-facing unit features floor-to-ceiling windows which will keep your spacious apartment flooded with light all day. The windowed chef's kitchen opens up into the dining and living room. The kitchen also features GE Profile appliances including the range, refrigerator, dishwasher and brand-new microwave, all surrounded by sleek, white lacquer cabinetry and a white Caesarstone breakfast bar. See floor plan and full details here.

Riverhouse - One Rockefeller Park, 2 River Terrace, #24D – $14,500/month

2 Bed, 3 Bath | 1,982 ft² | Condo

Riverhouse via R New York

Originally a three-bedroom, four-bath, this home in a LEED Gold certified building has been beautifully renovated into a spacious two bedroom, three bathroom with home office masterpiece and the WOW factor you are looking for. As soon as you enter this home, you will immediately notice the magnificent Hudson River views through the approximately 50 feet of living room windows. With its large living/dining area and open kitchen, the layout is great for entertaining. The apartment features wide planked oak flooring and custom cabinetry. See floor plan and full details here.

The Hendrik, 509 Pacific Street, #4E – $7,500/month

3 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,445 ft² | Condo

The Hendrik via New York Casas

Entered through its spacious foyer, this corner residence possesses superior scale with a Great Room spanning over 30 feet, overlooking Brooklyn's most charming neighborhood. The custom kitchen features a Miele appliance package, Calacatta stone countertop and backsplash, and hand-selected walnut wood cabinets with integrated cove lighting. The master bedroom suite features a walk-in closet leading to its five-fixture bathroom clad in Calacatta. See floor plan and full details here.

196 Orchard Street, #6J – $5,850/month

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 755 ft² | Condo

196 Orchard Street via Prime Realty Luxury

Every square foot of this remarkable private residence features high end finishes aimed at optimizing its elegance, luxury and convenience, including in-unit Miele W/D controllable remotely with a smartphone, walk-in closet in master bedroom, and unobstructed western views (highest floor for this 1-bed line) allowing for great natural light to pour in. Interiors feature high ceilings with rare exposed architectural concrete, white oak wide-plank flooring throughout the unit, and central heat and A/C. The loft-style open kitchen features polished nero marquina marble backsplash and zen black engineered quartz countertop. See floor plan and full details here.

56 Leonard Street, #21BE – $14,000/month

2 Bed, 2.5 Bath | Condo

56 Leonard Street via Halstead

Breathtaking views of the downtown skyline and river greet you in this masterfully crafted condo by Herzog & de Meuron. A wide elegant foyer greets you upon entering and leads to an open living room where the spectacle of sunsets greet you across the Hudson River. The night turns into a cornucopia of sparkling lights from the World Trade Center, Woolworth building and Lower Manhattan skyline. Savor the city from two terraces, one facing east and the other southwest. The living room features solid white oak flooring with 11' ceilings. A video tour is available for this unit. See floor plan and full details here.

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The Greenwich Lane, 155 West 11th Street, #5M – $10,000/month

1 Bed, 2 Bath | Condo

The Greenwich Lane via The Corcoran Group

Located in Greenwich Lane on a beautiful tree-lined Village townhouse block, this reflective-sun-flooded home offers a sweep of views over the building's tree-lined courtyard. The entire apartment benefits from a full wall of floor to ceiling windows in each room which flood the space with light. The spacious custom kitchen off the entry foyer is outfitted with beautiful custom cabinetry and includes marble counter tops and Sub-Zero, Wolf and Miele appliances. A virtual tour is available for this unit. See floor plan and full details here.

One Hundred Barclay Tribeca, 100 Barclay Street, #28A – $28,000/month

3 Bed, 4 Bath | 2,975 ft² | Condo

One Hundred Barclay Tribeca via Bold New York

This 3 bedroom (convertible 4 bedroom)/4 bath loft features 10' ceilings, beautiful 7' casement windows, and 4 inch wide white oak floors that create ample proportions with generous light and air. The walnut-paneled entry door opens into a formal foyer leading to an expansive great room with south and west exposures, capturing arresting views of the Hudson River. A virtual tour is available for this unit. See floor plan and full details here.

465 Pacific Street, #2D – $9,500/month

3 Bed, 2.5 Bath | 1,574 ft² | Condo

465 Pacific Street via Compass

Due to the unique conditions of the building's site, the elevation of Apartment #2D is consistent with the third and fourth floors of a townhouse, allowing for uncompromised light and air in this home. Massive floor to ceiling windows and doors let southern light bathe the living room, corner dining room and stunning kitchen. The graciously proportioned open-plan living, dining & kitchen offers 9'4" ceiling heights, 4' wide x 8' tall windows with operable casements, and oil-finished oak floors. The custom built kitchen features Bianco Dolomiti marble countertops, waterfall and backsplash, light grey tinted cabinetry and an integrated suite of Liebherr, Bosch, Bertazzoni and Wolf appliances. There is an option to rent furnished. See floor plan and full details here.

10 West End Avenue, #9A – $6,500/month

1 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,265 ft² | Condo

10 West End Avenue via Core Group NYC

This gracious home in an amenity-rich building features a fantastic layout and double exposure views in the living room which are accentuated by 11' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and cherry hardwood floors. The windowed gourmet kitchen is equipped with Sub-Zero, Viking, and Bosch appliances and granite countertops. The master bath features double sinks, a glass enclosed shower, and a deep soaking tub. See floor plan and full details here.

One Museum Mile, 1280 Fifth Avenue, #7A – $7,500/month

2 Bed, 2 Bath | Condo

One Museum Mile via The Corcoran Group

Residence #7A opens with a gracious entry foyer that leads into a great room and a state-of-the-art kitchen, outfitted with custom cabinetry. With a large dining room, as well as a massive west facing living room overlooking Central Park, the loft-like feeling is open and spacious. The apartment is sleek, serene, and move-in ready.The king-sized master bedroom is large, private and quiet. Furnished options are available. See floor plan and full details here.

54 Warren Street, #PENTHOUSE – $25,000/month

4 Bed, 4.5 Bath | Condo

54 Warren Street via Halstead

With spacious 14-foot ceilings, two large terraces, and over 3,800 square feet of interior space, this is the perfect home for working or working out; for relaxing and rejuvenating; for enjoying solitude or being with those you love. It's all here-in the heart of one of Manhattan's finest neighborhoods. Upon entering from your key-locked elevator, you are immediately captivated by the abundance of natural sunlight pouring through the south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows. The grand living area includes a wood-burning fireplace and a south-facing terrace directly off of it. See floor plan and full details here.

One Jackson Square, 122 Greenwich Avenue, #15 – $9,350/month

1 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,118 ft² | Condo

One Jackson Square via Compass

In a rare opportunity to rent in one of the most exclusive boutique buildings in the West Village, #15 at One Jackson Square offers unobstructed southern facing floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Jackson Square Park from both the living room and bedroom. The sun-filled open-concept space and 10' ceilings allow for easy flow between your custom Molteni kitchen, living room and dining area. See floor plan and full details here.

Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park, 90 Furman Street, #N812 – $7,700/month

1 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 1,279 ft² | Condo

Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park via Compass

Enjoy the spectacular views from floor to ceiling walls of glass overlooking the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York Harbor, and the Statue of Liberty. The finishes are truly special, incorporating reclaimed pine floors, high-efficiency interior LED lighting, hardwood and steel staircase, and Bosch washer and dryer. The kitchen offers top of the line Gaggenau appliances, stunning Calacatta Tucci marble countertops, solid walnut cabinetry and millwork, and an 18-bottle wine storage cooler. See floor plan and full details here.

35XV, 35 West 15th Street, #19A – $19,750/month

3 Bed, 3.5 Bath | 2,277 ft² | Condo

35XV via Nest Seekers

Features of this immaculate, fully furnished corner residence include gorgeous hardwood floors, huge floor-to-ceiling windows with northern, eastern, and western exposure, a Lutron lighting system, custom motorized blackout shades, a built-in home office nook, and a convenient in-unit washer/dryer. Beyond a tasteful foyer adorned with a large coat closet and a pristine powder room, the home flows into a massive living and dining area saturated with northern and western light. See floor plan and full details here.

Renwick Modern, 22 Renwick Street, #7B – $6,750/month

2 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,024 ft² | Condo

Renwick Modern via Nest Seekers

Features of this pristine corner condo include chic grey oak flooring, beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows, central cooling, a private balcony, and a convenient in-unit washer/dryer. The home opens directly into a spacious living and dining area saturated with natural light. The dining space has access to the balcony and flows into a windowed kitchen equipped with sleek stone countertops, a glass mosaic tile backsplash, custom bamboo cabinets, and a suite of fully-integrated stainless steel appliances. See floor plan and full details here.

Honorable Mentions

515 East 72nd Street, #40E – $9,450/month

2 Bed, 2.5 Bath | 1,669 ft² | Condo

133 Essex Street, #701 – $9,450/month

2 Bed, 2.5 Bath | Condo

515 East 72nd Street via Compass

133 Essex Street via Brown Harris Stevens

230 North 8th Street, #4A – $5,200/month

3 Bed, 2 Bath | Condo

The Parc Vendome, 333 West 56th Street, #7K – $3,350/month

Studio, 1 Bath | 585 ft² | Condo

230 North 8th Street via Compass

The Parc Vendome via City Connections

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