Property: 175 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg
Leasing Manager: Equity Residential | (844) 273-7301
Architect: Marvin Meltzer Housing Studio
Size: 7 Floors | 113 Rentals
Completed: 2009
Amenities: 24-hour fitness center, game room, live-in superintendent, 14,000 SF sun deck, package service, garage parking
Several studio to two-bedroom apartments are listed at 175 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, a mixed-use rental building near the Brooklyn waterfront. Select listings offer new residents $1,000 off plus $1,000 security deposits. You can also lock in the 12-month rate for two years. There are no broker fees at the building, which is smoke-free and has pet-friendly policies.
Known for managing prominent New York rental properties, Equity Residential is an expert when it comes to knowing what a renter wants. Their properties, often upscale with premium finishes, tend to reel New Yorkers in with special leasing offers and lavish amenities, like 175 Kent's massive 14,000-square-foot rooftop lounge with a putting green.
Homes have hard surface flooring, large windows with roller shades, individually controlled AC and spacious closets. Private balconies are on some units and provide East River and Midtown views. Eat-in kitchens are equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and a microwave.
Residents have key fob access to the building and amenities. There is on-site management, concierge and package service. Property highlights include the 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio, and a game room with pool and ping pong. In addition to the rooftop lounge, there is an outdoor terrace with grills for outdoor cooking and seating.
Williamsburg is known for its seemingly countless eateries, boutiques and entertainment venues - some just steps from the building. The L train is nearby but with a pending shutdown, residents can access the East River Ferry from the North 5th Street pier.
Equity Residential
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