49-02 21st St

1BR, $1,200

49-02 21st St between 49th and 50th Aves, Long Island City, Queens
Included: Heat and hot water
Broker's fee: One month's rent
To move in: One-month security
The highlights: Half a block from the Hunters Point Ave 7 station, the second-floor apartment is two stops from Grand Central Terminal and four blocks away from the waterfront and Gantry Plaza State Park, as well as several shops and restaurants.
The hang-ups: The kitchen seems to have been recently renovated, but without much care or attention to aesthetics. Brown linoleum lines the floor, and the counters and cabinets appear rickety, with appliances that fit oddly into their designated spaces.

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