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From Great Listings With millionaire renters at an all-time high, see New York City's most fabulous (and expensive!) rentals

By CityRealty Staff Tuesday, February 7, 2023

New York City is known for its astronomical rents, some at prices one would assume only a millionaire could afford. That is not hyperbole: A new study by RentCafe has found that the number of millionaire renters in New York has tripled over the past five years (from 905 is 2105 to 2,500 in 2020). Not only are New York’s numbers ten times higher than San Francisco’s, the city with the second-highest number of millionaire rentals, but the city is home to the greatest majority of wealthy renters in the entire United States.

The study did not cite a reason for this, but there are a number of factors at work here. Home prices are on the rise, which may put the kind of home one wants out of reach even for millionaires. Additionally, it must be noted that New York's new “mansion tax” went into effect between the years compared in the study; there was a rush of closings ahead of the July 1, 2019 deadline to avoid the tax, and it now comes on top of all the other fees that buyers of all stripes are responsible for.

Finally, there are lifestyle factors to consider. Some people crave the experience of being able to live in various cities, if not countries throughout their lives, and may not want the responsibility of homeownership, not even with a pied-a-terre. Moreover, when they’re in New York, they have come to find that between high-end finishes, dedicated staffs, and glitzy amenities, rental apartments are not to be ignored. We take a look at the most fabulous units for rent currently on the market.

10 East 62nd Street, #1L1234
$90,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 10,000 ft²

10 East 62nd Street, #1L1234 (Compass)

From the Listing: Two spectacular palatial residences available for rent separately or together. These East 62nd street homes are situated in one of New York's few remaining Gilded Age mansions, a landmarked one-of-a-kind historic townhouse located on a beautiful tree-lined quiet Upper East Side street. Upon entering this magnificent home, you will immediately experience its regal and expansive layout. The dramatic brass and wrought-iron staircase will lead you to the enormous primary bedroom with a luxurious en-suite bath that boasts impeccable marble floors, a soaking tub, spacious stall-steam shower and large windows, a wood burning fireplace, stunning soaring high ceilings, a walk-in cedar closet and an adjacent powder room. The impressive northern facing expansive living room also comes with a marble wood-burning fireplace and wall mirrors, spectacular original hand-painted art murals and 24-carat gilded-gold panels and crown moldings. See floor plan and full details here.

The Puck Penthouses, #PH2
$85,000

NoLiTa/Little Italy | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 5,222 ft²

The Puck Penthouses, #PH2 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This exclusive home with 5,222 interior square feet, and 799 square feet of exterior living space, is ready for grand scale entertaining. Masterfully custom designed by Jose Ramirez and reverentially created to retain the inherent, authentic loft character of the Puck Building with soaring barrel-vaulted ceilings, cast-iron columns, and oversize UV resistant glass windows, which all combine to create a one-of-a kind residence in SoHo/Nolita. One enters the dramatic entry foyer; which leads up to the magnificent great room with a gas fireplace. The media room leads off from the massive Great Room, as well as the corner windowed eat-in chef's kitchen. The entire great room wall has floor to ceiling casement windows with doors leading out to the landscaped planted terrace with spectacular skyline views north, east, and west of the city. See floor plan and full details here.

432 Park Avenue, #44A
$75,000

Midtown East | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 4,430 ft²

432 Park Avenue, #44A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: The only turnkey fully furnished residence available for lease at 432 Park Avenue! A thoughtfully realized residential experience, every detail has been carefully crafted from the luxurious Restoration Hardware furniture to the tastefully modern wall art to each pristinely placed decorative vase and gleaming espresso cup. For a discerning resident, the rental includes weekly professional cleaning services and an on-call house manager to ensure every need or desire is met by the proper service provider. From a private elevator vestibule, one enters an art-filled gallery with access to the living spaces to the north and private quarters to the south. Throughout the home soaring 12'6" finished ceilings and 10'x10' windows define iconic 432 Park grandeur. A nearly 30'x30' living room features remarkable views of Central Park, the Upper East Side, and the East River. This space opens to an East-facing library currently configured as a formal dining room. See floor plan and full details here.

25 Mercer Street, #PH
$75,000

SoHo | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 4,350 ft²

25 Mercer Street, #PH (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: The penthouse in 25 Mercer offers a modern interpretation of the classic SoHo loft, balancing perfectly restored cast iron detailing with sophisticated modern design. It is a magnificent, light-filled duplex penthouse crowned with a spectacular private rooftop. The interior provides north, east, and west exposures coupled with a skylight that floods the palatial living space with brilliant natural light. The private and exclusive rooftop is an oasis in the sky, offering panoramic 360-degree views of downtown Manhattan. See floor plan and full details here.

134 Charles Street, #2
$55,000

West Village | Townhouse | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 3,300 ft²

134 Charles Street, #2 (Compass)

From the Listing: As one of only two residences, this 51 foot-wide, 3,300 square-foot, 3- to 4-bedroom home features tremendous scale and privacy. Upon entering the living room, the scale is immediately felt with high ceilings and one of the apartment's two wood-burning fireplaces overlooking a large, private, south-facing, landscaped garden through floor-to-ceiling windows. The dining room, with the same south-facing exposure, can comfortably accommodate a 12-person table while the airy and spacious kitchen is highlighted by a commercial grade Garland range, equipped with six burners, dual ovens, and a flattop griddle. Accessible down one of two hallways, the media room features the home's second wood-burning fireplace. Two additional bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms, bookend the room, providing privacy and separation. The primary suite features secluded garden views, a five-fixture bathroom, hall closets, a walk-in closet, and a dressing room or office. See floor plan and full details here.

40 Central Park South, #PHD
$35,000

Midtown West | Rental | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,985 ft²

40 Central Park South, #PHD (Essential New York Real Estate LLC)

From the Listing: An inimitable duplex with luxury finishes throughout furnished with two balconies and two monster terraces which allow for unparalleled views of Central Park! A private staircase onto a private landing on the Penthouse level leads into your very own secluded world, with no neighbors on any side. The entrance foyer leads to a dramatic sunken living room with wood-burning fireplace and panoramic windows overlooking Central Park. On either side of this great room are the first of two spacious bedrooms and a large formal dining room. Up a gracious Hollywood staircase, the primary suite awaits you, featuring another wood-burning fireplace and remarkable views, an over-sized marble bathroom with deep soaking and whirlpool tub and an enormous walk-in closet. On both sides of the bedroom are the terraces, a total of approximately 750 square feet. See floor plan and full details here.

8 Spruce, #PHN
$29,995 (-6.3%)

Financial District | Rental | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,578 ft²

8 Spruce, #PHN (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: The island of Manhattan unfurls before you in this one-of-a-kind Frank Gehry masterpiece. Angled floor-to-ceiling picture windows with motorized shades offer decadent skyline and river views from sunrise to sunset. Beautiful oak floors complement custom built-ins, high ceilings, and expansive interiors spanning over 3,500 square feet. A welcoming gallery ushers residents through an elegant entry hall into 34-foot great room with epic city views as far as the eye can see. Just off the great room is a formal dining area and an alcove sitting room with a built-in wet bar. The primary suite boasts a king-size bedroom chamber, a windowed dressing area with customized walk-in and reach-in closets, and a spa-like en-suite bathroom with a floating double vanity, a walk-in rain shower, and a freestanding soaking tub. See floor plan and full details here.

11 Greene Street, #PH
$27,000 (-10%)

SoHo | Rental | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,482 ft²

11 Greene Street, #PH (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: Features of this 2,482 square-foot penthouse include beautiful Russian white oak wood floors, central heating and cooling, airy 12-foot ceilings, oversized tilt-and-turn Schuco windows with automatic blackout shades, a Crestron Smart Home system, charming sky lights, keyless Latch entry, a laundry room with a utility sink and an in-home Miele washer/dryer, a pair of balconies, and a spacious private 822-square-foot terrace. The home opens directly into an expansive open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space saturated with southeastern and northwestern light. The living room leads out onto the terrace, while the kitchen has access to a private balcony. All bathrooms have brushed nickel fixtures and radiant heated floors. See floor plan and full details here.

13 East 9th Street, #GARDENDU
$26,500

Greenwich Village | Rental | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths

13 East 9th Street, #GARDENDU (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Fantastic garden and duplex apartment! The parlor floor with open floor plan has a spacious living room, bright dining room with floor to ceiling windows, chef's kitchen, powder room and cozy library/office with French doors out to a terrace overlooking the lush garden. The parlor floor also has a bedroom and full bath nicely privatized away from the downstairs bedrooms. Two of the four bedrooms are en-suite and one has French doors leading to the original, sunken garden from 1920 with mature plantings, grill and dining table. The home could be furnished or unfurnished. See floor plan and full details here.

7W21, #18D
$22,500

Flatiron/Union Square | Rental | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 1,890 ft²

7W21, #18D (Rose Associates)

From the Listing: Sprawling, sun drenched 3-bedroom features walls of dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, a large U-shaped gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone countertops, and a flawless living room perfect for entertaining. Apartment also boasts a side by side in-unit washer/dyer, 3 baths plus a formal powder room, and a primary bedroom suite with large walk-in closet and bathroom with double vanities, soaking tub, and oversized glass enclosed shower. See floor plan and full details here.

104 East 36th Street, #2
$20,995

Murray Hill | Rental | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,000 ft²

104 East 36th Street, #2 (Compass)

From the Listing: This is an incredible opportunity to make this luxurious 4-bedroom, 4-bath triplex in an exquisite elevator townhouse your new home. This sunny, modern, and peaceful home, features central heat and air conditioning, washer and dryer. This fully renovated home has a chef's open kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, a formal dining area leading to your own private serene south-facing balcony. The king-sized primary bedroom with quiet, charming south exposure has an luxurious spa-like bathroom ensuite. Flexible lease term - 30 days to one year. Available fully furnished! See floor plan and full details here.

108 West 73rd Street, #3
$20,000

Broadway Corridor | Rental | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 5,000 ft²

108 West 73rd Street, #3 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Exquisite living quarters await at 108 West 73rd Street, a gorgeous 1895 double-wide brownstone located just one block from Central Park. Occupying floors 3 and 4 of this premium Upper West Side townhouse is a massive duplex residence offering 4,500+ combined square feet of elegant living space graced by airy 11' ceilings, beautiful exposed brick, rich wood floors, tasteful molding and woodwork, and immense windows filling the generously-proportioned living space with abundant natural light. A fabulous private 2,000-square-foot rooftop oasis offers the ultimate outdoor setting for enjoying city views and it has an amazing outdoor shower. The huge fourth floor is currently configured with an enormous living room, stylish kitchen, formal dining room, 2 tremendous bedrooms, 2 tastefully-designed baths plus a convenient washer and dryer. See floor plan and full details here.

111 Varick Street, #PH1
$19,995

SoHo | Rental | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,576 ft²

111 Varick Street, #PH1 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: PH1 is a 1,576-square-foot corner 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath penthouse level apartment features a stunning private south-facing terrace and open southern, eastern and northern exposures including sprawling views of One World Trade Center, Tribeca, the Hudson River, Hudson Yards and the Empire State Building. The apartment boasts a spectacular chef's kitchen with stainless steel Bosch appliances, insinkerator, Kohler fixtures, Calcutta gold quartz countertops and backsplash and custom crafted Italian cabinetry. Residences at 111 Varick also come with Latch smart-lock apartment entry systems, Nest thermostats, Bosch washer and dryer, white oak flooring, 9-11 foot ceilings and automated solar shades. See floor plan and full details here.

405 Broadway, #PH
$18,500 (-15.9%)

Tribeca | Rental | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,300 ft²

405 Broadway, #PH (Compass)

From the Listing: Enjoy privacy and serenity in your gut-renovated triplex penthouse located on the nexus of Soho and Tribeca, featuring a large private terrace with city views and direct keyed elevator entry. Features of this home include direct entry via a key-locked elevator, gorgeous hardwood floors, charming skylights, an office/den, smart-home technology, multi-zone HVAC, a security system, an in-home washer/dryer, and a beautiful outdoor space. The lower level of the home contains an open-concept living and dining room, a spacious powder room, and a massive windowed kitchen with views of the Empire State Building. All of the secondary bedrooms as well as the office space sit on the middle level of the home. Each bedroom has a pristine en-suite bathroom while the office features a beautiful skylight. The primary suite lies on the upper level and boasts a huge walk-in closet, access to a private terrace, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with dual vanity sinks and a spacious walk-in shower. See floor plan and full details here.

Kenton Place, #PHA
$17,900 (-10.5%)

Lenox Hill | Rental | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,808 ft²

Kenton Place, #PHA (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Nestled high above 63rd Street with endless views, this duplex penthouse offers the privacy of your own home with all of the amenities on your wish list, in this intimate prewar building. The high beamed ceilings soaring over 10' high will immediately catch your attention, with views through 6' picture windows. The living, dining area is oversized and serves well for entertaining or just relaxing at home. The chef's double-windowed gourmet kitchen consists of all Stainless-Steel appliances including Fisher Paykel French door fridge, Frigidaire stove, GE profile microwave, Bosch dishwasher. On this lower level is also a large primary bedroom with en-suite and a wall of customized closets. On the upper level, enter into a large solarium that can serve as another living room, dining area, home office or den with its entrance onto the large setback terrace with sun-filled south views and complete with lighting, electricity and water hook-up. See floor plan and full details here.

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