{"id":17489,"date":"2017-04-11T13:33:39","date_gmt":"2017-04-11T17:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=17489"},"modified":"2019-01-18T13:13:30","modified_gmt":"2019-01-18T17:13:30","slug":"seven-jaw-dropping-new-york-city-apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/11\/seven-jaw-dropping-new-york-city-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"Peek Inside 7 Jaw-Dropping New York City Apartments We Love"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lower Manhattan's rapidly changing skyline reflects New York's dynamism<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

New Yorkers range from cosmopolitan style<\/strong> connoisseurs to the kind of irresistible eccentrics you can’t really find in any other city. This incredible diversity<\/strong> is evident among the hosts we work with \u2014 and the apartments they list with us. Are you curious about some of our favorites? Or could you use some apartment-hunting inspiration for your next trip? Check out our selection of 7 apartments that encapsulate the vibrancy<\/strong> of New York City<\/strong>, and see which one best suits your personality!<\/p>\n

Find refuge in the Theater District<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Convenience meets style in this serene duplex overlooking Hell's Kitchen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Be it leisure or business that brings you to the Big Apple, if you expect your ambitious schedule to have you bustling around the city all day every day, this furnished one-bedroom duplex apartment<\/a> might be a strategic pick. Its convenient location in the heart of Midtown’s buzzing Broadway Theater District<\/strong> will minimize your travel time to all the essential attractions of New York City. Also, its proximity to the center offers more than convenience. Dash up the spiral staircase<\/strong> to discover a snug bedroom with access to a spacious private rooftop terrace<\/strong>, and step outside to enjoy the most premium views of Hell’s Kitchen’s<\/a> iconic skyline.<\/p>\n

However, it’s the atmosphere of the apartment that makes it one of our favorites. The serene character<\/strong> of this place, furnished in an unassumingly minimalist<\/strong> yet cozy style, creates a wonderful setting for you and yours to unwind after an exhausting day. As your partner prepares an elaborate meal in the open eat-in kitchen, take a dive into the cushy sofa in the lounge space, toss your favorite show on cable TV, and relax. The subdued but warm color scheme, punctuated by the soothing green<\/strong> of the occasional potted plant, gives this tastefully furnished space an air of tranquility<\/strong> that might offer you a welcome refuge from the overwhelming dazzle of the city that never sleeps.<\/p>\n

Enjoy eclectic Harlem<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is how locals live in Harlem<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

If you’re traveling to New York for a quintessential local experience, look no further than this quaint one-bedroom apartment<\/a>. Situated in a brownstone townhouse, everything about this Harlem gem breathes history. Its multicolored hardwood parquet flooring<\/strong>, its two decorative fireplaces<\/strong> with hand-carved wooden mantels<\/strong>, its elegant wall moulding<\/strong>, and its high ceilings<\/strong> evoke some of the more glorious chapters of the city’s past. But don’t worry, \u00a0the outstandingly well-preserved pre-war architecture is complemented by modern amenities.<\/strong> This includes air conditioning, a particularly well-equipped kitchen with all the necessary appliances including a dishwasher, a bathroom with light gray marble<\/strong> flooring and walls, and recently renovated windows (a rarity in historic neighborhoods) that insulate well while letting in plenty of natural sunlight.<\/p>\n

However, what makes this place truly unique is the creative spirit with which its current owners imbued the apartment. It has an eclectic choice of d\u00e9cor<\/strong>, ranging from vintage designer furniture<\/strong> to funky abstract paintings. Invite all your friends in the city for a dinner party, put on some smooth jazz (you’re in Harlem<\/a>, after all!), and let your two spacious art-filled living rooms<\/strong> serve as a backdrop to unforgettable conversations over wine. And should an especially long and engaging discussion (or perhaps inebriation) put some of your guests in need of an emergency sleepover option, offer them one of the several couches in the apartment. This space calls for ingenuity and versatility!<\/p>\n

Family fun in Ditmas Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This kitchen is great for a perpetually hungry family<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Planning a family trip<\/strong> can be a hassle if your clan happens to be on the larger side. Fortunately, this rustic Victorian<\/strong> four-bedroom house<\/a> sleeps 11 at the very least. Walking through the tree-lined streets of Ditmas Park, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported into an idyllic college town somewhere in New England. This neighborhood is one of Brooklyn’s officially designated historic districts,<\/strong> popular with well-to-do families, but recently also with young artists’ colonies. Hop on the subway (a short walk from the rental) and you’ll be in Lower Manhattan before you know it.<\/p>\n

This is a home where everybody will feel truly welcome. Parents might appreciate the elevator<\/strong> that provides access to all four floors, you’re going to love soaking in the Jacuzzi bathtub<\/strong>, and children will enjoy playing the keyboard or doodling on the blackboard in their own carpeted playroom<\/strong> in the basement. Feel free to bring your pets<\/strong>, too!<\/p>\n

Let your family bond over a home-cooked meal<\/strong> \u2013 after seeing the kitchen, you’ll be tempted to use it every day. Gracefully blending familiar wooden design elements with marble countertops, clean white furniture, and sleek stainless steel appliances<\/strong>, this chef’s kitchen<\/strong> could inspire your next culinary masterpiece. Test its two ovens and wide array of cooking gadgets and tools with the most exotic recipe of your choice, and your family will never forget that dinner \u2013 especially if, weather permitting, you open the adjacent sliding doors and serve it on your enormous patio.<\/p>\n

Harlem: Where disparate styles create harmony<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A classic Harlem brownstone jazzed up with oriental motifs <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Every detail of this three-bedroom duplex<\/a>, another Harlem gem, is a statement. Embracing the majestic history of the landmark brownstone house where this vacation rental is located, the interior carefully preserves the most beautiful of its original features without being afraid to juice them up with vibrant contemporary themes. This is evident throughout the (notably spacious) living room. Two splendid crystal chandeliers<\/strong> are augmented with recessed lighting for extra luminance, which in turns allows for some of the traditionally white walls to be painted in darker, less mundane colors. This unobtrusive earthy color palette is then contrasted with carefully selected accessories toned in red and blue, providing a lively color accent. Similarly, antique furniture<\/strong> scattered around the living room is juxtaposed with contemporary artworks and oriental artifacts.<\/p>\n

Leave behind the fancy kitchen with its granite countertops<\/strong>, ascend the staircase to step inside the master bedroom, and you’ll behold another such contrast. Your eyes will be drawn to an exposed-brick wall, which incorporates a large bookshelf made of reclaimed wood and blends with the headboard of a robust wooden king-sized bed. This unconventional concoction of rawness (traditional textures such as wood and brick) and refinement (an extensive library, a spacious walk-in closet, and a luxurious steam room<\/strong>) will appeal to you if cultural fusion is your thing. And since you probably love New York\u2013the world’s ultimate melting pot\u2013as much as we do, it probably is.<\/p>\n

Revel in the bohemian spirit of Greenwich Village<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This one is for the artsy types<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This enchanting one-bedroom apartment<\/a> in Greenwich Village is ideal for urban explorers with a bohemian<\/strong> edge. Those who flock to this neighborhood hope that some of the legendary avant-garde art scene<\/a> that once flourished here continues to live on in the minds of its current residents. Are you a 21st-century beatnik on the lookout for the next Jack Kerouac<\/strong> or Joan Baez<\/strong>? Does staying minutes from the legendary Stonewall Inn sound appealing to you? Or are you a future scholar eager to join the Village’s famously liberal student crowd around the New School<\/strong> or NYU<\/strong>? Settle yourself in a place with clean and fresh design that will leave enough breathing room for your own creative pursuits but continue to inspire you to stay in the artsy groove.<\/p>\n

Since most features of this space, including the decorative fireplace<\/strong>, are cloaked in white and thus cleverly de-emphasized, you’ll immediately notice the collection of designer-style furniture<\/strong> in the center of the living room. The blue sofa provides a fresh color accent, while the checkered armchairs and the rest of the furniture speak to you through an interplay of geometric shapes<\/strong>. The curious stump-like tabletops of the three-piece coffee table are visually echoed by the round end table by the window and a triad of circular mirrors above the sofa. The zebra striped carpet ties the different pieces together.<\/p>\n

The bedroom is equally bright, with a soft white bed, round mirror, and a curvy white nightstand. Other amenities include a small kitchen and a brand new bathroom. We enjoy this property due to its airy, pristine<\/strong> feel that still allows for quirkiness.<\/p>\n

Experience creative Chelsea<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Modern architecture, vibrant colors, curvy feel <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This innovative studio in Chelsea<\/a>, located minutes from the High Line<\/a> (the city’s coolest urban park), offers something glamorous but low-key at the same time. Thanks to its open-concept layout, this space fits everything you need: a funky curved kitchen countertop with four futuristic bar<\/strong> stools, a queen-sized bed, a set of dining table and chairs, a wooden writing desk, and a modern lounge corner with a fluffy white shag area rug<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

When we visited, we were thrilled by the lofty ambiance. The dramatic valance lighting emphasizes the ultra-contemporary exposed concrete beams.<\/strong> The pastel colored damask-patterned accent wall<\/strong> gives the space a touch of elegance. Four gigantic windows<\/strong> allow lots of sunlight to enter, bouncing off of a collection of mirrors and shiny surfaces to envelop the whole apartment.<\/p>\n

Everything is flexible in this hip studio \u2013 it can be suited according to your personal style. Hosting a party? Fold up your Murphy bed<\/strong> to create extra floor space (and show off your exquisite dark hardwood flooring), use the ample cooking space<\/strong> to treat your guests to something fancy, and hang out at the bar. Perhaps you’ve invited a quiet bunch. Turn on your cable TV-connected projector<\/strong> and host a movie night! And let us tell you; with an apartment full of people, you’ll surely appreciate that the apartment has one and a half bathrooms, especially since they feature heated, auto-flushing Japanese toilets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A pristine oasis in Bed-Stuy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There's no scarcity of light in this one!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

And finally, if you fancy yourself a future Brooklynite, look at this delightful studio<\/a> in a historic brownstone townhouse in bustling Bedford-Stuyvesant<\/a>. You might be happy to hear that the prices in this neighborhood remain as much of a draw for newcomers as its lively vibe and historic feel (your building is on a landmark block)! This unique snow-white, recently renovated apartment boasts conveniences such as air conditioning<\/strong>, but it has retained many of its original elements. This includes hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace, and a wooden antique dresser<\/strong> that, along with the expressive floral arrangements sprinkled throughout the studio, disrupts the stark purity of the space. The walk-in closet in the corner provides enough storage space to keep your home clutter-free and pristine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The unobtrusive writing desk with a soft designer-style rolling chair will be appreciated if work sometimes follows you home. The kitchen is a minimalist affair, equipped with a coffee maker and toaster in addition to all the basic amenities. The bathroom, true to the overall theme of the apartment, is all white, with a bathtub enclosed by a glass door. Yet, by no means does this space feel sterile or cold. The extravagant light fixture<\/strong> above the dining table reflects the host’s heterogeneous style. Sink into the romantic canopy bed<\/strong>, full size futon, or armchair and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. This apartment is a rare find.<\/p>\n

We hope this selection of listings provided you some helpful inspiration in your holiday planning. Are you curious to see more? Browse our database of rentals in New York<\/a> or get in touch with our agents if you don’t know where to start. One of our apartments is waiting just for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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