No-Fee Apartment of the Week: $1,700 studio in Harlem

By Lucy Cohen Blatter | September 14, 2012 - 3:31PM

We've noticed that we don't give studios enough attention in this column, but we think this one deserves some. Located at 101 W. 126th Street in Central Harlem, this $1,700 studio is available immediately.

Pros: This unit is undergoing a total gut renovation leading to new kitchen and appliances, a new bathroom and finishes throughout. The apartment is in a pre-war, elevator building with a super.

Cons: Except for the smallish size and the fact that there's no division between your bedroom and the kitchen (which is inevitable in anything but an alcove studio), we can't really think of any. But, the fact that the price was reduced $50 two weeks ago (during rental high season) has us wondering a bit...

No-Fee Apartment of the Week showcases an apartment that’s currently on the market and is being offered with no broker fee (otherwise known as the holy grail of New York City rentals). For tips on how to find more no-fee apartments, check out the The 8 best websites for finding a no-fee apartment in NYC and our Guerrilla Guide series.

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