Rental pick of the week

Rent a rare rooftop cottage in the East Village

By Alanna Schubach  | February 14, 2017 - 12:59PM
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If the hectic city life gets you fantasizing about retreating to a quaint cottage somewhere, now's your opportunity to nab one—in the heart of downtown NYC. This duplex penthouse rental includes a top-floor cabin, perched atop the East Village's Pear Tree Place condominium; the unit spans two floors and nearly 2,000 square feet.

In addition to an expansive terrace, the three-bedroom, three-bath rental also comes with some dramatic history: In 2015, one of its neighboring cottages caught fire, but this one was spared. Of course, such an unusual (and lucky) rental will mean making a large monthly investment: It's listed with Corcoran for $17,500. 

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The home, perched over East 13th Street and Third Avenue, is striking inside as well as out, with tons of exposed brick and a dramatic archway separating the living and dining areas. The living room is anchored by a working fireplace (there are three more throughout the home) and features built-in shelving and large windows with elegant casements. 

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The dining area looks bright and airy, with windows overlooking the busy neighborhood below, and the kitchen has upscale appliances and a wide island for prep space. 

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The stairs lead up to a solarium and adjacent master suite, which provides direct access to the rooftop terrace. The master includes an en-suite bath, separate dressing area, and large closet; downstairs, there are two additional bedrooms and baths, though they aren't pictured in the listing. Exterior views reveal what looks like a great space for summer entertaining, as well as the unusual mini-village of cottages that sits above the property. 

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The floorplan reveals an in-unit washer and dryer, as well as your multiple outdoor spaces. Once the warm weather rolls around, you'll definitely be in an enviable position. 

 

Alanna Schubach

Contributing writer

Contributing editor Alanna Schubach has over a decade of experience as a New York City-based freelance journalist.

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