Hang out this summer in a St. Mark's Place penthouse — hammocks included

In case that you are in the market for a "furnished summer penthouse rental" on St. Mark's Place. Then you're in luck! Here's a new listing via Streeteasy:

gorgeous loft in the heart of the east village ...massive open loft with windows on 4 sides, a gigantic fire place, hardwood floors and 14' ceilings. windowed kitchen and windowed bath, top floor of elevator building.

Hmm, no mention of those hammocks seen hanging in the pic above. Also, that fireplace might not be too useful if we are in for the oppressively hot summer that summer weather predictors are, um, predicting...



Anyway! The rent: $5,900. The penthouse is at 12 St. Mark's Place — in the former German-American Shooting Society Clubhouse. Back in the late 1880s, the building housed a saloon, bowling alley as well as a small shooting range in the basement.

Rent an East Village parlor this summer

In case you're still trying to figure out where you'll be summering this summer... here's an option. You know that great townhouse over at 421 249 E. 13th St. just west of Second Avenue?

Yeah, this one...

[Via Google because the house currently has scaffolding in front of it...]

The space is available to rent May 20 to Aug. 8.

Here's the listing via Corcoran:

Located in a BEAUTIFUL 19th Century Townhouse just steps from Union Square, this charm filled oasis is the PERFECT summer residence...in the heart of the East Village! This 3 Bedroom triplex property is replete with pre-war details and moldings and boasts a large living and dining area with an open chef's kitchen. There is a lovely home office / guest room on the Parlor Floor of the home and the top floor features 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom with WASHER / DRYER. To top it off, you can dine under the stars or lay out in the SUNSHINE on your PRIVATE SOUTH FACING PLANTED TERRACE! A rare oppurtunity to enjoy authentic townhouse living in one of New York's most exciting and lively area's.

Price: $8,495. Per month.

A summer rental on East 12th Street

If you're looking for a summer getaway, then consider this furnished townhouse at 215 E. 12th. St.



According to the listing:

Stately 1850's four-story mansion width (25') townhouse with oversized garden on tree lined street, available fully furnished. This 5,000 square foot home on a beautiful tree lined street is in the heart of the East Village, and offers incredibly high ceilings and grand proportions.

The private gated street level entrance leads to the foyer and an ornate staircase that winds up the four floors, capped by a beautiful skylight.

The dramatic parlour floor features intricate moldings and woodwork, wood herringbone floors, 14 foot ceilings and two working wood burning fireplaces. Huge oversize windows flood the "ballroom" with southern light. The state of the art eat-in windowed kitchen has marble floors, pressed tin ceilings, a professional six burner gas range and Sub-Zero refrigerator.

The third floor is equally dramatic with 12 foot ceilings. The master bedroom with separate dressing area , office and en-suite bath is bathed in light from 3 south facing windows. A children's room with loft has garden views, and there is an art studio with two exposures.

It's all yours from June 15 to Aug. 16. The price: $25,000 per month. Better hurry! The price increased $5k two weeks ago...

Update: Thanks to EV Grieve reader C. Bee in the comments... she remembered that the home was featured in the Times in 2008.... according to the article, Pamela Bell, one of the four original partners in the Kate Spade brand, lives here with her family....

Summer rental

On 10th Street across from Tompkins Square Park. I'm curious what the neighbors think.