Red Square

While slightly less iconic than its Moscow namesake, Red Square is an architectural landmark in the East Village and home to some of the finest rentals in the Village. While Red Square's instantly recognizable rooftop "Askew" clock and a statue of Vladimir Lenin imported from Moscow are perhaps its most obvious features, few rental apartments in the East Village can match Red Square's for spaciousness, graciousness or location. The rental flats at Red Square are defined by their high-ceilinged openness and oversized, energy-efficient windows that admit tons of natural light and offer some impressive downtown views. Many residences at Red Square have private terraces; all feature modern kitchens and baths, luminous hardwood floors and spacious closets. The suite of amenities at Red Square are right in line with what savvy NYC dwellers expect from a luxury rental building in Greenwich Village, with plenty of storage space, 24-hour video security, a rooftop sundeck and a modern laundry facility. The views from the roof are among the best in the neighborhood. And that's before that Lenin statue -- a state-commissioned piece from the former Soviet Union rescued from the backyard of a Moscow dacha -- comes into consideration. Perhaps the greatest amenity at Red Square is the neighborhood -- the East Village has long been Manhattan's epicenter of cool, and Red Square is a short walk from a wide array of dining, shopping and nightlife destinations. (Homebodies will be glad to know that there's a Whole Foods across the street) As befits the East Village, the neighborhood attractions are wildly diverse -- Michelin-starred sushi at Jewel Bako or pastrami at Katz's, an elaborate cocktail at Death & Co. or a shot and a beer at any of dozens of unpretentious dives. While nearby mass transit -- the subway is just steps away on Houston Street, as is crosstown bus service -- puts the best of Manhattan living in easy reach, there's little reason to leave the East Village. With rental homes that offer luxurious creature comforts and a location that provides access to New York City's most exciting neighborhood, it's easy to see why the apartments for rent at Red Square are among the most desirable real estate listings in the East Village.