NYC Sees Rise In “Luxury” No-Kitchen Apartments

New York Magazine reports:

A video walk-through of a Cobble Hill one-bedroom shows a spacious living room, ample windows, and original moldings. There are marble fireplaces, six closets, and garden views. It’s listed for $3,500, not exactly cheap, but not egregious for the neighborhood. One issue: There’s no kitchen. “A unique feature,” per the listing, that allows for a “versatile and portable” setup. At least for the time being, that versatile setup includes a hot plate and what appears to be a countertop dishwasher.

The kitchenless apartment is nothing new in New York real estate. For most of its existence, it’s been acceptable, if not exactly ideal, because it generally meant cheap rent. Sure, you’ve only got a microwave and mini-fridge, but takeout is abundant and electric-kettle aesthetics are kind of peaking right now. But the social contract is fraying, and some of these apartments are currently running for upwards of $2,500. The market has created a new monster — the luxurification of the hot-plate apartment.

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The kitchenless apartment is nothing new in New York real estate, but it’s usually for a bargain. Now the market has created a new monster — the luxurification of the hotplate apartment. https://t.co/OlI1luwzB6

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