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What $1,850/Month Can Rent You in New York City

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, by Amy Plitt

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various NYC neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $1,850/month.

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↑ In Stuyvesant Heights, this pretty one-bedroom is on the top floor of a brownstone building, and gets plenty of light via a couple of skylights. It also has two decorative mantels and a renovated kitchen, all for $1,850. 

↓ This Midtown West studio doesn't have a ton of room—there's a Murphy bed in the listing photos, if that's any indicator of its size—but it does have high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a normal-sized kitchen. There's no fee and it's asking $1,850. 

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↓ On the pro side, this Murray Hill studio is located in a doormanbuilding with an elevator, utilities are included, and there's a regular-sized bathroom. On the con side, it's technically a micro-apartment, measuring only 275 square feet. 

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↓ In Sunnyside, this one-bedroom apartment is a bit plain, but does have some nice touches, including—wait for it—a dishwasher. 

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↓ There aren't many details in the listing for this Upper West Sidestudio (the listing calls it a one-bedroom, but we're not buying it), but it seems to be a decent space for one person: There's a kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, and a few closets. 

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↓ The listing describes this Kips Bay studio as "luxury looking," which doesn't make a ton of sense; it looks like a fairly standard-issue apartment, albeit with some nice touches like exposed brick and subway tile in the bathroom. The kitchen was also recently renovated. 

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Which apartment would you choose for $1,850?

	Stuyvesant Heights
	Midtown West
	Murray Hill
	Sunnyside
	Upper West Side
	Kips Bay

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REspectator3615

Where does one find a shower curtain long enough for the Kips Bay shower stall?

#1. 11/17/15 12:55 PM

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NYCsince831146

If I had a budget of $1850, and these were the apartments I saw, I think I would just keep looking.

#2. 11/17/15 01:14 PM

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Svetlana287

Hi Curbed users! How's everybody doing? I miss y'all! (smooches and xo's). Back from a mini-vacation (no no no no...I'm not spending my time creating a jewelry line), but here's my assessment:

Stuy Heights - Spacious rooms and nice curb appeal. However, location is questionable. Location, location, location. This would be perfect for a couple who does not mind a long commute (if they work in the city) - Grade: C+

Midtown West - Claustrophobic and a glorified foyer, it does come with a sleek Murphy Bed. Grade: C

Murray Hill - $1850 for 275 sq ft? Automatic fail. A potential tenant that is planning to live here, is just another annoying Sigma phi Ep boy (ugh!) Grade D

Sunnyside - Functional kitchen and at least it is true one bedroom. There is potential, however you have to rely on the local transit system. Grade: B-

Upper West Side - Another functional kitchen and a small bedroom. I am not a fan of the ensuite bathroom/bedroom combo. Plain jane - Grade C

Kips Bay - Although a studio, there's some exposed brick which adds to some character. The kitchen is modern. This is perfect for a new graduate...either Columbia or Wellesley and perhaps a UVA Cavalier!

Chuck Murray Hill AND Stuy Heights, Sleep in Kips Bay, and Marry Sunnyside (perfect for couples!)

#besos

#3. 11/17/15 01:51 PM

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stache1112

Curbed does better with lower end rentals than higher.

#4. 11/17/15 03:08 PM

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stache1112

WB Svetlana -

#5. 11/17/15 03:10 PM

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Svetlana287

@stache: Thank you! Smooches! XO!

#besos

#6. 11/17/15 03:25 PM

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Manhattan4Ever921

@Svetlana: hey there! welcome back! We missed you :-) I like the Kips Bay apartment and the price seems reasonable (as reasonable as it can be in today's market where anyone can ask anything for any dump).

#7. 11/17/15 03:37 PM

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Svetlana287

@Manhattan4Ever: Hey hey! Great to hear from you! I miss you too!!!! Kips Bay is definitely a reasonable apartment choice! It's great to be back in this wonderful community! I'm excited to be back...beyond words! I told myself while in Turks and Caicos that I must desist from logging on to anything...including curbed.com or worse...secretly logging onto my blackberry OR GOOD

BTW, just a minor point, the person taking the photo should've get rid of the plastic cover on the toilet.

Smooches to you manhattan!

#besos