One River Place - 650 West 42nd Street

This 41-story tremendous luxury rental building was built in the year 2000 and was actually the first residential project in the midtown west neighborhood. One River Place was designed for the purpose of having their residents needs fulfilled with the abundant amount of amenities provided on the property. These amenities include:
-Full court basketball court
-Two tennis courts
-Putting green
-Billiards room
-25-yard indoor pool
-35,000 square-foot health club with separate spin room, sauna room, steam room
-Party room ($2,500 for 5-hours)
-Sundeck
-Drycleaners
-Deli
-Lucky Strike Bowling alley
-Park that will be finished by winter 2009
-Free shuttle ride
-Complimentary continental breakfast every morning

What makes this building different from the others in the area is the fact that you can have a lease shorter then 1 year. In every lease there is an early termination rider that allows you to give 30 days notice and break your lease. The location of the building is also the furthest west from everything else. The apartments in this building also have unique lay outs, especially the one bedrooms. Check out the 08 line facing the water, it is the largest one bedroom in the building and also has the best view of the Hudson. All the units have great closet space and brand new kitchens and bathrooms. There is laundry on every floor.

Although you are far west and over by the water, don’t worry about not being close enough to the subways and trains. There is a free shuttle bus ride provided by the building that will take you cross town all the way to grand central. Also within walking distance, you have the infamous restaurant row which is amazing and the 9th Avenue nightlife scene. There are multiple subway lines such as the A, C, E, 1, 9, 2, 3, N, R, B, D, F, and V

This building is ideal for someone who likes to live off the beaten path away from all the noise yet walking distance to all the fun and excitement that M0idtown West has to offer. It would also be perfect for someone relocating to Manhattan that is not familiar with the city or someone who works in the area or that does the reverse commute to New Jersey. This building is also tailored to those who are looking to obtain an apartment as a pie-de-tierre.

The prices in this building are very fair for what you are getting from the building. Also they sometimes throw in free gym membership to the tenants in the apartment that would usually be $130 a month.

The staff of this building is very friendly and easy to work with. They are there to help and are great at it!

Address: 650 West 42nd Street
Neighborhood: Midtown West
Cross Streets: 41st and 42nd along 12th Ave.
Ownership: Rental Building
Building Type: High-rise
Service Level: Concierge
Size: 41-story tower containing 921 residential units
Age: Post-war built in 2000
Amenities: full court basketball court, two tennis courts, putting green, billiards room, 25-yard indoor pool, 35,000 square-foot health club, party room, sundeck, drycleaners, deli, Lucky Strike bowling alley, park that will be finished by winter 2009, free shuttle ride, complimentary continental breakfast every morning
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed. Dogs have to be 50lbs or less fully grown.

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