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New York Real Estate Rentals The Lowdown on Williamsburg Lifestyle Print E-mail
By gracepub

 Williamsburg is definitely an area to consider for those who are interested in New York real estate rentals. There are great developments that appeal to a wide array of lifestyles and a lot is happening in the area, especially since the rezoning of the waterfront a few years ago.


Those who want a hip lifestyle and more reasonable rents often move to this area which has become known as a great area for musicians and artists. Furthermore, because the area started to transform and boom from a real estate perspective in recent years while still hanging onto the old charm of the borough, youll find people from various walks of life here. Its not all musicians and artists, either. Many young professionals and young families are also flocking to the area because of the proximity to Manhattan, the uniqueness of the area, and the arts and culture aspect as well.

If youre thinking about relocating and renting an apartment or a loft in Williamsburg, youll want the skinny on the area. Do your research to find the best loft or apartment available but read on for some facts and some opinions about renting an apartment or loft or even buying a home in Williamsburg:

The Williamsburg bridge, a.k.a. the Willy B is one of two suspension bridges in NYC. The other is, of course, the Brooklyn Bridge.
Its easy to get around here with subways and bus lines as well as being very foot friendly.
The area is known for attracting hipsters who love music, art, and culture. Bedford Avenue is said, by some, to be the best part of Williamsburg.
Williamsburg is well known for having some of the best pastry shops around. If you love Thai food, youll find a lot of Thai restaurants to choose from as well as other ethnic foods.
The waterfront was rezoned a few years ago so there is a lot of development of the waterfront area.
Renting an apartment in Williamsburg can mean substantial cost savings over Manhattan (15-20% or more lower) for people who can live here while still being accessible to Manhattan and getting to live the New York lifestyle.
Living where you can save money on rent doesnt mean you dont have access to luxury. Many rental locations, such as at the recently developed waterfront redesigned warehouse at 184 Kent http://www.rentonkent.com , offer great amenities, such as on-site fitness center, courtyard, roofdeck, valet parking, and more. You can see the dramatic changes by visiting the website.
There are amazing choices in places to eat and grab take-out from but for those who love to cook, you may have to travel a bit to somewhere such as Union Square for full-scale supermarkets.
Pricing is increasing, making this a great potential investment for buyers. If youre going to be renting a loft or New York apartment, now is a good time to rent and get substantial cost-savings while getting locked in at a lower rate price than it might be a few years down the road and if youre thinking about investing, there are some great rental properties here and demand for those units from people who love living in Williamsburg, NY.

Whether you are living in Williamsburg or are thinking of re-locating here, youll want to check out the recently re-designed 184 Kent Ave at http://www.rentonkent.com. Gorgeous New York loft rentals are available with amenities such as: courtyard, fitness center, valet parking, and more. Youll love it here!