The StreetEasy Hot Dozen: 12 rentals that may or may not be available by the time you read this

By Joe Lazauskas | April 17, 2012 - 10:59AM

Whether you’re looking uptown or downtown, apartments on the West side of Manhattan are the focus of this week's Hot Dozen--meaning more StreetEasy.com visitors clicked on these rental listings than any others.

A large one-bedroom “loft” at 228 West 4^th Street and West 10^th Street in the West Village is listed at $3,600/month and judging from the rather fabulous (and numerous) photos, is quite a potential catch. Aside from the picture-perfect neighborhood and proximity to the subway, the 900-square-foot prewar apartment has a separate kitchen, dining area, and living room. The building has a live-in super and remote doorman system. Downsides: There's no mention of laundry facilities, and the building is a walk-up.

Further uptown, a three-bedroom 1,600-square foot garden duplex at 55 West 88^th Street and Columbus Avenue is listed at $6,500 with no broker's fee, available July 1st. The 5-unit brownstone building is less than a block away from Central Park and the apartment features a decorative fireplace, 10-foot ceilings and a private patio. In the same building, a two-bedroom 1,400-square foot apartment with a large private terrace, is also available this summer for $6,500/month. But be forewarned: For each unit, the landlord is requiring 2 months security deposit plus first month's rent....that's $19,500 just to step inside.

For more of the most popular rentals of the week--from studios to three-bedrooms--consult the complete roundup below. For outside help, visit BrickUnderground’s Agent Referral Service, a free matchmaking tool that will set you up with the right guide to help you find the right place.

Studios:

162 Avenue B and East 10th Street - $1,475

325 West 45th Street and 9th Avenue - $1,250

270 6th Avenue and Bleecker Street - $1,750

One-Bedrooms:

236 West 15th Street and 8th Avenue - $2,300

98 Thompson Street and Spring Street - $1,863

228 West 4th Street and West 10th Street - $3,600

Two-Bedrooms:

124 MacDougal Street and West 3rd Street - $2,425

165 Christopher Street and Washington Street - $3,300

240 East 46th Street and 2nd Avenue - $3,000

Three-Bedrooms:

55 West 88^th Street and Columbus Avenue - $6,500

57 Leroy Street and 7th Avenue South - $4,500

229 East 12th Street and 2nd Avenue - $4,895

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