New York Apartment - Studio in Murray Hill, Midtown East (NY-15505)

This beautiful 450-ft² (42 m²) studio apartment is located in Murray Hill, an area within the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan. It is on the third floor (considered the 2nd floor by European) of a five-story walk-up. The townhouse was built in the 1920’s and has a buzzer-video intercom security system at the main entrance. During your stay, you will have access to internet access and cable programming, as well as cleaning services that are available at an additional cost.

The air-conditioned unit features hardwood floors, 10-ft (3m) high ceilings, and three south-facing windows that overlook the street and allow in the natural daylight. The living area has a lovely wood burning fireplace with a 50” (127cm) wall-mounted flat-screen plasma TV and DVD player above it. The space is furnished in a modern and minimalist fashion with a large white sofa and two matching single sofas facing a coffee table. There is also a side table, a dining table that seats two guests, and a queen-size Murphy bed (which can fold into the wall to provide additional space). The elegant open kitchen has black cabinets with chrome hardware and gorgeous marble counters. It is equipped with stainless steel Bosch appliances, including a practical dishwasher, as well as cooking utensils. The bathroom is lined with white tiles along its floors and walls, and contains a toilet, shower stall with a rainfall shower head, vanity sink with ample cupboard space underneath, and wall-mounted mirror. Near the entrance, you will conveniently find a washer & dryer inside a closet, as well as additional closet space where you can store your belongings.

Situated on 36th Street and Lexington Avenue, this studio apartment is within close proximity of many of the Big Apple’s most popular venues. Walk 7 blocks to Bryant Park and the New York Public Library and about 9 blocks to Times Square. Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue (respectively 2 and 3 blocks away) are both lined with high-end fashion boutiques and flagship department stores that offer an upscale shopping experience that’s not to be missed! Among the diverse dining options in the area, try Ravagh Persian Grill (9 blocks), Josie’s Restaurant (3 blocks), and Wolfgang’s Steakhouse (4 blocks.) Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall are about a mile (1.6km) away in Midtown Center, with the Museum of Modern Art just a few blocks further north. Other nearby neighborhoods worth visiting are Chelsea, Gramercy, and the Garment District.

To explore the rest of New York City, including the outer boroughs, take advantage of the affordable mass transit system. The two closest subway stations are 33 Street / Park Avenue South (on line 6) and the iconic Grand Central Terminal on 42 Street / Lexington Avenue, which provides access to lines 4,5,6, 7, and S, not to mention the opportunity for a great photo op!