Managed by Equity Residential
Equity Residential is a Chicago-headquartered publicly traded apartment REIT founded in 1993 by Sam Zell. Headquartered at Two North Riverside Plaza in downtown Chicago, the company owns and manages about 312 rental properties with roughly 85,000 units across the U.S., concentrating on major coastal markets and other high-growth cities. In New York City, its portfolio spans Manhattan and Brooklyn, covering dozens of modern rental towers and mid-rises. Properties typically have upscale finishes like in-unit washers/dryers and granite kitchens, and residents enjoy services such as 24-hour concierge, fitness centers and rooftop decks.
Equity Residential's business is focused on apartment rentals rather than offices or hotels. Its portfolio spans major U.S. markets from Southern California and San Francisco to Boston and Washington, D.C. For example, 300 East 39th Street in Manhattan's Murray Hill is a modern high-rise designed by Davis Brody Bond that Equity Residential acquired in 2012. Its apartments feature in-unit laundry and modern kitchens, while the building offers a 24-hour concierge, fitness center, rooftop deck, business center and other amenities. The company emphasizes inclusion and sustainability as part of its mission to create communities where people thrive, meaning renters can expect professionally managed, amenity-rich apartment living.
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