NYC Lease Takeover – Private Room in Chelsea, Manhattan | $2,825 | Available June 1st
The room is a spacious 800 square feet with 9.5-foot ceilings, dimmable track lighting, and direct sunlight throughout the day - it genuinely feels more like a proper studio than a shared room. The renovated interior has a chic, clean aesthetic with a stone bathroom, glass shower, and a skylight overhead that makes the whole space feel open and airy. A huge double-door closet with overhead storage rounds it out practically. The building sits right at the intersection of Chelsea and Greenwich Village, which means you get the best of both neighborhoods without the chaos of either. The area has a surprisingly calm, lived-in feel for Manhattan - lots of greenery, creative energy, and a quiet enough pace that a morning coffee at Urbana or an evening walk along the High Line never feels like a luxury. Chelsea Piers is a short run away, the Whitney rooftop is around the corner, and Flatiron's restaurant and cocktail scene is only minutes east. It's one of those rare pockets of the city that manages to feel both energetic and genuinely relaxing at the same time, and the neighbors on our floor make it even better.
Looking for someone to take over my spot on a shared lease at 340 W 17th St, in Chelsea. This is a formal lease assignment * not a sublet * meaning you would be added directly onto the lease alongside my brother (26 M), who will remain in the apartment as a continuing co-tenant. You would have full tenant rights for the remainder of the term through July 31, 2027.
To be considered, the landlord requires a completed rental application along with a $750 non-refundable substitution fee submitted together. The landlord has sole discretion to approve or deny, so the stronger your application the better. General requirements are:
- Verifiable income and strong credit history
- Employment verification
- A guarantor may be required depending on qualifications
- Ability to move in by July 1st
- Sign a new lease agreement upon approval alongside the existing co-tenant
The building is managed by Ventura Land Corp and is a well-maintained elevator building in one of Chelsea's best blocks. A few things to know upfront: this is a fair market lease (not rent stabilized), no pets unless separately approved in writing by the landlord, no smoking anywhere in the unit or building, and no short-term rentals or Airbnb permitted. If you are interested and can move quickly, DM me and I will connect you directly with the management office to get the process started.