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Among the many summertime pleasures New Yorkers indulge in each year, few are more satisfying than stopping by a local gelato spot for a refreshing cup of rich Italian ice cream. From classic flavors like pistachio and hazelnut to modern twists including key lime and coconut, there’s an endless world of tastes to explore. This summer, take a tour of Manhattan’s finest gelato purveyors around the city, all of which are located within a short distance of the many no-fee NYC apartments available from Algin Management.

If there’s one name associated with New York City gelato, it’s Amorino. Founded by a pair of childhood friends in Paris in the early 2000s, Amorino expanded its footprint to Manhattan over a decade ago, and since opening its flagship store here, the chain has grown to include three locations spread across the island. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing scoop of handcrafted gelato on the Upper West Side, bustling Midtown West, or in hip Greenwich Village, Amorino has you covered with a nearby cafe serving high-quality ice cream alongside crepes, macarons, and much more.

Residents of Hilary Gardens in Greenwich Village are spoiled for gelato options, thanks to Figo – il Gelato Italiano, a new shop serving a mix of classic and new flavors sure to keep Villagers coming back for more. Built on the legacy of the classic shop Mo Gelato, Figo prides itself on crafting the finest ice cream with natural ingredients, producing flavors ranging from classics to experimental scoops, which include passion fruit, ricotta cheese and chocolate chips, and dark cherry. The shop also serves a variety of other Italian treats, like handmade cannoli, sumptuous tiramisu, and homemade cheesecake, all washed down with drinks from their beverage menu.

With the rest of the city covered, we haven’t forgotten the Upper East Side, which is home to a variety of luxury Algin Management properties as well as Anita Gelato. Founded by Mama Anita and her son, Anita Gelato brings real Italian excellence to every scoop, along with a wide-ranging menu of other Mediterranean delicacies, including fresh fruit and jams. Residents of classic buildings like The Pearl and The Parkview can spend summer evenings tasting any of the more than 150 ice cream varieties and flavors available from Anita.

So, if you’re ready to secure your next Manhattan home and explore the world of Italian ice cream, reach out to Algin Management to schedule a tour today!

Life at ARO’s no-fee apartments in Manhattan is rooted in the heart of the city. Its central location means you are just steps from some of New York’s most exciting attractions, while its proximity to major subway lines means everything desirable about the city becomes an extension of your neighborhood. Every weekend, you can create a new itinerary of places you have yet to explore, or you might find that some of the most thrilling destinations in and around Midtown West are the kinds of places you’ll feel grateful to revisit again and again. 

If you’re seeking some quality time in the great outdoors, Central Park is just moments away and offers a diverse range of activities. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park to witness the breathtaking beauty of blooming flowers this spring. Alternatively, you could be among the first to experience the new pickleball court at Wollman Rink. There’s no shortage of options to choose from! 

Some people fly to New York from all over the world just to see a Broadway show. When you live this close to the Great White Way, you can become a theater connoisseur—catching shows as soon as they open and seeing the shows that bear repeat viewings as often as you like. Experience a Hamilton matinee one week and Funny Girl the next Saturday night for a career-changing performance from Lea Michele the New York Times called “stupendous.” Make a true night of it with a pre- or post-theater dinner at Joe Allen, where you can feast on American classics like pot roast while rubbing elbows with the theater crowd who have made the restaurant a Broadway institution. 

Another legendary NYC restaurant where you might want to become a regular is Le Bernardin, a restaurant that repeatedly gathers the highest culinary honors and lives up to them year after year, as Pete Wells observed in a recent four-star review for the New York Times. Here, each dish is an adventure unto itself, like the tuna tartare with sea urchin toast or the steamed halibut with truffled sunchoke puree. If you’re eager to indulge in Italian cuisine, Bad Roman is worth considering, but securing a reservation may be challenging 

A stroll through Times Square at night can become a weekly ritual rather than a fleeting tourist experience, and unique shops like Japanese bookstore Kinokuniya will become

your go-to place to discover the latest manga, anime, books, and Japanese stationery. Also nearby are Madame Tussauds and SPYSCAPE, an immersive experience where, among other activities, you can literally enter the world of a Batman comic and take on a Gotham City you never thought you could see this close. Hop on the A/C train for a quick jaunt to Chelsea to see what’s being showcased in one of the world’s most influential neighborhoods or walk over to the MoMa and immerse yourself in the Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit. While the incomparable amenity package at the no-fee NYC apartments at ARO makes staying in a great option, it also provides the perfect way to recharge for your next neighborhood adventure–and beyond. Get in touch with our leasing team today to discover how you can make Midtown West your home today.

Nestled between two of Manhattan’s finest parks and replete with cultural institutions and culinary landmarks, the Upper West Side represents the best that New York City has to offer. This great neighborhood deserves equally superior luxury rentals, which is where the no-fee Manhattan apartments at Algin Management’s Sessanta come in. Ranging in size from studios to three bedrooms and located in a modern building packed with state-of-the-art recreational and entertainment amenities, Sessanta is elevating life on the Upper West Side. Let’s take a peek inside to see what makes it such a perfect fit for this storied neighborhood.

Located just one block away from Lincoln Center, the stylish Sessanta tower stands 27 stories tall and is home to 301 residences, all of which feature hardwood walnut floors and light-filled interiors with views up and down 60th Street. Each home has an exquisite allmilmö kitchen full of sleek cabinetry and high-end appliances, perfect for residents looking to stretch their cooking muscles. The bathrooms are clad in Italian porcelain tile with stylish Kohler fixtures, while one-bedroom and larger homes also feature in-unit Bosch washer/dryers. Altogether, these homes are stylish, spacious, and full of natural light: features too often lacking in other New York City apartments.

And that’s before residents step out of their own apartments and begin to explore the building’s amenities. Sessanta is home to a complete English garden nestled beside the tennis court, creating a pastoral oasis in the heart of New York City where residents can enjoy a cup of tea or a rousing set of doubles. Inside, the state-of-the-art fitness center is home to the standard weight and cardio equipment, as well as a TRX room to kick your workout up a notch, while residents who prefer a low-impact workout will gravitate toward the building’s 40-foot indoor lap pool. When they’re done with their routine, residents can wash off in the locker rooms before unwinding in the building’s sauna or outdoor gardens. 

Sessanta’s media lounge and party room are great spaces to host larger gatherings like Super Bowl parties, while the business center enables residents to make the most of their work-from-home days. The playroom rounds out the entertainment amenities, ensuring there’s a place for residents of all ages to explore and enjoy.

All in all, residents of Sessanta enjoy access to stylish homes, luxury amenities, and convenient services, all in the heart of one of Manhattan’s most desirable residential neighborhoods. So, reach out to the Algin Management team today to begin your new Upper West Side life at Sessanta!

Looking to crush your fitness goals in 2023? Or do you simply want to be a little more active than you were last year? Whatever you want to achieve, if you’re living in Algin Management properties on the Upper East Side, then you are near to some of the most sought-after group fitness classes and instructors in the world. And that means those wellness goals are within easy reach!

Residents of The Pearl on 400 East 66th Street already have access to their own state-of-the-art fitness center. And just over five minutes from these no-fee Manhattan apartments is the boutique studio TS Fitness, which prides itself on offering a bespoke program “for every fitness level, body type, goal, and schedule.” Get started by booking a consultation with one of their expert coaches, and draw up a plan for your workouts. You may want to take on a personal trainer, or maybe you prefer to join a group class like TS Shred & Burn, where you’ll burn calories and tone your body using kettlebells, dumbbells, and TRX. The TS Fitness team also offers nutrition coaching, so you can fuel your routines in a healthy yet satisfying way.

From the beautiful rentals at 330 East 85th Street, it’s only five minutes to Rumble — a fitness studio with the firmly held belief that “working out can be fun.” Exercise and party vibes combine as beats are pumped through a mega-watt sound system, and you sprint, climb, squat, crunch, and jump your way to peak fitness. In this high-octane 50-minute workout, which unfolds in one of NYC’s coolest gym spaces, you’ll quickly tune your body into that of an adroit boxer — tough, nimble, fast, and toned. Whether you plan to step into a ring is a moot point; after every session, you’ll return to your no-fee apartment buzzing with adrenaline and fighting fit.

Pure Barre is another of our favorite NYC fitness workouts, and the great news about this place is that it has three Upper East Side venues — all of them close to Algin Management rentals. Join small groups in the studio for one of Pure Barre’s four classes, which employ small, low-impact movements to strengthen and tone your body. By working out in sessions that are less than an hour, using everything from sliders to Pilates balls, you’ll gradually gain the strength and flexibility you crave. What’s more, it’s a lot of fun, and you’ll make new fitness friends, too!

Algin Management rentals are never far from first-rate fitness. Contact the team to find your dream no-fee apartment in Manhattan today.

There are two things that have made Gramercy Park one of the most beloved Manhattan neighborhoods: its physical beauty and the sense of New York history that pervades not only its streets but its homes and local establishments.  In “Gramercy Park: Steeped in History and Grandeur,” The New York Times  pointed out how the neighborhood’s  “19th-century architecture invites reveries of characters from Edith Wharton novels leaving their cards at imposing mansions.”

The heart of its beauty and elegance begins with the park itself, whose carefully manicured lawns, plantings, and walkways suggest the sweep of a Parisian garden while remaining at its core a place that could not exist anywhere but in New York City. Whether or not you have one of the coveted keys to this famously locked private park, it defines the neighborhood, giving it its character and its bucolic square of greenery and quiet amid the wilds of Manhattan. If you’re lucky enough to live at one of Algin’s nearby no-fee Manhattan apartments at The Liane and The Townsway, proximity to the park becomes a state of mind, and local bars and restaurants all contain that feeling of intimacy that comes from inhabiting a jewel box of a neighborhood. 

Pete’s Tavern, considered to be New York’s oldest bar, still looks much as it did when it was first up and running in 1864. Surviving through the years of Prohibition as a speakeasy-cum-florist, it’s one of the best spots in the city to channel the New York of old without the touristy feel of a Midtown bar. You can order the O. Henry Chicken Wings and enjoy them with a beer in the very booth where the famous writer used to sit and write his New York stories. Gramercy Kitchen brings in everything you love about a New York diner with a gourmet Gramercy twist. Milkshakes and breakfast classics like eggs Benedict and bagels and lox share menu space with impeccably fresh seafood dishes like fish tacos and shrimp parmigiana.

Danny Meyer’s Gramercy Tavern is a legend in and of itself. It’s here you can linger over the Michelin-starred restaurant’s tasting menu, which features Meyer’s culinary love letter to American food made with the freshest, most seasonal ingredients in existence. But it’s also here that you can walk in for a perfect burger on a Wednesday evening and realize that in Gramercy, one of the most celebrated restaurants in the world can also be your favorite local spot, lending a neighborhood quick bite an upgrade worthy of an Edith Wharton heroine.

Contact the Algin team to hear about our portfolio of luxury homes for rent throughout the city.

Within the often complex world of mixology, the humble martini retains its classic status. This olive-garnished cocktail, favored by “Mad Men” and stole-wearing socialites since time immemorial, is making a big return to the Manhattan bar scene. You see the iconic V-shaped glasses everywhere. The Algin Management team  has surveyed the city’s bars and found three that serve a particularly mean martini — each with convenient access to an Algin Management property. Keep reading for the Algin Management guide to finding the best martinis in NYC!

Just a short walk from Hilary Gardens, Dante,has a strong claim to serving the widest variety of martinis in the city with its Martini Hour Menu, featuring half a dozen twists on the elegant cocktail, ranging from a classically styled “Dante Martini” to the adventurous “Caviar Martini,” which features toasted rye and the eponymous cured roe. 

Heading Uptown, martini lovers and music aficionados will want to stop in at Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle Hotel, a classy joint where the drinks are accompanied by live piano to create an upscale ambience. This mainstay of Upper East Side evenings out is located within moments of a number of Algin Management properties, including the spacious flats at the 96th Street Brownstones, the boutique homes at The Pearl, and the aptly named homes at The Parkview in Carnegie Hill.

While the classic martini is a sign of sophistication, people who just can’t get enough of that olive flavor will order theirs “dirty,” i.e., with an extra splash of olive juice added to the gin and vermouth. Minetta Tavern, another West Village haunt, pairs its famous dirty martini with a sumptuous burger and a pile of fries to create a simple yet unforgettable dinner combination that has been bringing New Yorkers back for more since the late 1930s. From the dining room’s tin ceiling and warm light to its red leather booths and white tablecloths, there’s no better place to enjoy this twist on the legendary cocktail.
No matter where you wash down your last drop of gin and eat your last olive, rest assured that there’s a quality Algin Management property nearby. For a full list of these no-fee rentals around NYC, check the Algin website, and secure your foothold in your favorite neighborhood today.

There is a Pilates renaissance happening on the internet, where, according to What’s Trending, “Many creators on TikTok are claiming that this exercise is making the most change to their bodies than anything they’ve ever done.” And residents of Algin Managemnet’s no-fee rental apartments in Uptown Manhattan have the luxury of living near some of the finest Pilates studios in the country. 

While there are many reasons why this form of exercise is having a moment on the internet, one of them is the simple fact that the TikTokers are reporting what some of New York’s finest Pilates instructors have known for years—that it aims to build power in the core, the place on which so much of the health of the body and mind rely. Moreover, the IRL experience enhances the sense of community and allows Pilates practitioners to achieve a state of calm we often associate with the yoga experience. 

Just five minutes from Sessanta, residents will find Solidcore, where the strength training workout is paired with a highly intentional atmosphere of dim blue lights, carefully chosen music, the signature Solidcore equipment, and world-class instructors. Each class has a different focus and includes foundations, full body, arms+abs, buns+guns, buns+abs, and core30. The coaches here come from a wide array of backgrounds, but you’ll find many with strong dance backgrounds, like Maya P. who trained as both a dancer and an aerialist.

Near Algin Management’s selection of properties on the Upper East Side, you’ll find Uptown Pilates, where both private and group classes are on offer. This intimate, inviting studio on Madison Avenue offers a chance to feel truly at home, thanks to light-infused rooms (some with a skylight) that will make the effort feel at least partly like an escape. Instructors here will help tailor each class to your needs in private sessions and remain attentive to your specific needs, even in group classes. The Introductory Private Class Special includes four private sessions at a discount and is the perfect way to make the small commitment you need to discover how much you will appreciate the benefits if you make Pilates a long-term part of your life. 

Club Pilates is just five minutes from Algin’s property at 330 East 85th St. and is the kind of place that, once you become a regular, will turn into one of the defining experiences of your neighborhood. You’ll find the standard Pilates Reformer equipment here, along with BOSU balls, EXO chairs, and rollers. With an ethos that is welcoming to all bodies of all ages, this is a studio where the particular well-being that can be achieved through attention to core strength is both toning and healing. It’s the reason TikTok is exploding now with Pilates fans, and it’s something you can learn from the true pros in elegant settings.

Contact the Algin team to learn about the possibilities that open up when you live in one of our no-fee luxury rentals in Uptown Manhattan.

ARO residents are lounging in style at the ARO Sky Club. This chic oasis is perched high above the hustle and bustle of West 53rd Street, creating an elevated lifestyle for residents who can enjoy this rare amenity without leaving the comfort of their own building. Read on to learn more about how residents of these no-fee apartments in NYC kickback while taking in iconic New York City skyline views. .

Open year-round, the ARO Sky Club features a spacious indoor lounge as well as an outdoor pool and deck (pool open during Summer months). The club sits on the 60th floor, making its pool one of the highest in the city and providing swimmers and sunbathers with unbeatable views that encompass Manhattan landmarks like the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center, as well as the sweep of the boroughs beyond, the Hudson and East Rivers, and New Jersey.

Cooling off in the pool is just one of the ways that residents can enjoy the Sky Club when open. The pool deck features seating that’s great for relaxing or setting up with a laptop for a few hours of light work, while the indoor lounge features a wet bar and additional seating for larger gatherings. Though the pool is a favorite destination during the summer months, the lounge takes over in the winter, providing residents with a comfortable spot from which to enjoy the expansive rooftop views afforded by the Sky Club.

The ARO Sky Club is the crown jewel of the building’s suite of luxury amenities. Residents will also find an indoor pool; a fully equipped fitness center with a basketball court and golf simulator; an epicurean chef’s kitchen, where residents can cook and serve a meal for a large group; and convenience and safety amenities like an attended parking garage and lobby. No matter what time of year, ARO residents will always have a host of amenities and services designed to enrich their lives waiting for them inside their own building.

Of course, many view living in Midtown Manhattan as the ultimate luxury amenity. ARO’s central location gives residents easy access to the best that the city has to offer, from fine dining and world-class museums to high-end shopping and renowned theaters, all backed up by transit hubs that connect this dense urban environment to the entire tri-state area. 
Whether you want to explore the Hudson Valley or relax poolside, ARO’s got you covered. Check availability for these no-fee apartments in Manhattan here.

Want to travel back in time? Then grab your favorite stole, slap on a fedora, and make sure you remember the password to one of the authentic speakeasies that dot the island of Manhattan. Keep reading for a brief history of Prohibition as well as Algin Management’s selection of the best speakeasies operating around New York City.

While selling and imbibing alcohol is perfectly legal today, a hundred years ago, the Volstead Act had just slammed down, kicking off an iconic era in American culture defined by daring smugglers, hard liquor, and a hot jazz soundtrack. The most enduring invention of the Prohibition era was the speakeasy, a sub rosa drinking establishment, often disguised as a legitimate business that revealed a packed barroom when a bouncer was given the password. A few of these hidden barrooms still exist, including some that were doing illegal business a hundred years ago. Manhattanites have the unique opportunity to travel back in time to the Roaring Twenties simply by entering one of these establishments.

Known in the 1920s as “The Back of Ratner’s,” The Back Room on the Lower East Side was home to countless “business meetings” attended by Jazz Age gangsters like Bugsy Siegel and Meyer Lansky. Today, guests access the barroom via one of the bar’s many secret entrances and select their drinks from a menu of Prohibition era-inspired cocktails. No matter what you order, it will come in a plain white teacup, a throwback to the vessels used to disguise alcoholic drinks from prying eyes. (If you order a beer, you’ll receive your beverage in a brown paper bag.) Keep an eye out for a certain bookcase which, when pushed, will open to reveal The Back Room’s hidden VIP area.

While The Back Room’s entrance is marked by a faded sign for a toy company, our next speakeasy, Keys & Heels on the Upper East Side, takes the subterfuge one step further, hiding its lavish barroom behind a locksmith/shoe repair shop that even has its own Instagram page. Once you’re inside, though, abandon all hope of finding a cobbler, and settle in at one of the spacious barroom’s well-appointed tables. Keys & Heels also hosts live magic shows and music nights featuring surprise performers, making every night in the subterranean space an adventure.

For a modern take on speakeasy culture, try neon-lit Not a Speakeasy, also on the Upper East Side. The newest addition to our list is also one of the hippest, complete with an Instagram-worthy mural featuring famous gangsters and a selection of cocktails served in time-period-appropriate vessels, like a cough medicine bottle prescribed for one Alphonse Capone.
Just like knowing the password to get into a speakeasy, there are some unwritten rules to finding the right no-fee apartments in NYC. So, reach out to Algin Management today and tap into our expertise. Your secret will be safe with us.

The perfect summer day in NYC starts with a caffeine fix, and Algin Management’s Properties puts you just moments from the city’s hottest coffee spots, where the iced coffee is as refreshing as the atmosphere is inspiring.

You will fall in love with local favorite Sorella, a gem of a shop on 27th Street near Third Avenue. This small business does everything with a personal touch, with coffee beans from Brooklyn’s Partners Coffee, outdoor space, an old-fashioned time card puncher for regulars — who can earn a free drink by racking up 10 punches — and a cozy indoor window seat. Pair your coffee with a gluten-free croissant and you’ll have a gourmet start to your morning. It’s a nice complement to the boutique atmosphere of the no-fee apartments at The Townsway, where the intimacy of a quaint neighborhood and the excitement of Manhattan strike a perfect balance.

With its Mercer Street address in Greenwich Village, Hilary Gardens is at the heart of one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the world. Living here, you’ll be just minutes from the best version of almost everything, including the luxury shopping of SoHo, the foreign films at the Angelika Film Center, the gardens and outdoor music of Washington Square Park, and the beloved coffee at Irving Farm. Started as a labor of love on Irving Place by founders Steve and David in 1996, Irving Farm has grown into a roasting company with its own roastery in Millerton, New York. The flavor profile favors the balanced and sweet, and the personal attention to sources and roasting beans is apparent in every sip. Known for sleek and minimalist interiors, Irving Farm is the kind of place you can call your morning go-to as well as a great place to meet a friend or work on your novel. Order your iced coffee along with a ham and cheese croissant and grab a seat in the park for a morning routine that is pure Downtown New York.

Another iconic spot that helps define life at the no-fee Algin residences in New York City is Riverside Park, which is a short distance from Sessanta and other select Upper West Side Algin residences. And on Riverside Boulevard, right by the park, you’ll find Blu Café, where you can check in for just-right iced coffee, hot matcha, or a pear tart slathered with whipped cream. Come for the coffee and stay for the outdoor seating, where the people-watching is as enticing as the city views. It’s all a part of the lifestyle at Algin Properties, where the best of New York becomes your community, your neighborhood, and your daily routine. Contact our team today to experience it for yourself!