The third most aggressive real estate investment trust having acquired property on the island to own and manage, Equity Residential has had a similar strategy to Archstone-Smith; Very large luxury doorman rental properties round out the marjority of Equity's current Manhattan portfolio.

Equity Residential Information, News and Resources:

NY Times - Company Profile and Information for Equity Residential

Boston.com - July 2007 - Zipcar Partners With Equity Residential

NY Times - November 2003 - Equity Residential Earnings Rise 55%

NY Times - January 2000 - Equity Residential Acquires Globe Business Resources

Similar to other REIT's in Manhattan, this landlord wishes only to ensure that your job is verified and suitable financially for you to cover the rent, as well as verify your credit is in good standing. You will need to complete the owner's application, there will be a processing fee of approximately $100, and your credit and employment will be verified. Please consult the building's on-site leasing representative to apply.

Routine service requests will be completed within two business days (M-F), guaranteed! If they're late, write them about it and they will gladly compensate you with free rent for each full day after you provide written notice (via email or hard copy) directly to the management office until the request is resolved.
Routine service requests include the following items: interior electrical light switches and outlets, heating and air conditioning, water heaters, refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers, dryers, garbage disposals, clogged drains, leaking plumbing fixtures and systems, door locks and viewers, window locks, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.