Whether you’re an urban adventurer seeking a short-term furnished rental in NYC or a long-term renter looking to make the move permanent, modern rental apartments can offer you everything you want from a home. Stylish studios and one-bedrooms in neighborhoods like Greenwich Village and the Lower East Side provide efficient layouts that suit newcomers to city living. Luxury rentals in areas like Tribeca, Williamsburg and Manhattan’s Upper East Side offer high-rise living with amenities like doormen, rooftop pools and skyline views. If you’re craving space and charm, historic brownstones and townhomes in neighborhoods like Brooklyn and Park Slope are a welcome break from modern high-rises.

Apartments that combine a modern rental apartments aesthetic with resort-like amenities and features are also popular, thanks to the influx of younger renters and professionals who value experiences over possessions. The luxury development VIA 57th West in Hell’s Kitchen and the Upper West Side, for example, was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Bjarke Ingels. Its studio, one, two and three-bedroom homes boast a holistic package of amenities including walk-in closets, high ceilings and windowed kitchens.

Other apartments offer perks that appeal to specific lifestyles, such as pet-friendly buildings and in-unit washers and dryers. Some also include fitness centers, swimming pools and lounges. In Midtown Manhattan, developers are converting the hulking former Pfizer headquarters into about 1,600 rental apartments, among the largest office-to-apartment conversions nationwide.

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Each of the boroughs offers something unique. In Manhattan, iconic landmarks such as Central Park and Times Square attract tourists, while upscale dining and nightlife entices residents to neighborhoods like SoHo and the West Village. Brooklyn offers a mix of high-rises and historic brownstones, while Queens’ diverse communities and affordable prices draw families to neighborhoods like Flushing and Jamaica. Staten Island offers a quieter, suburban feel with parks and beaches, along with ferry access to Manhattan.