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New York's tallest rental skyscraper will include a rock climbing wall, library, and basketball court

The Eugene is located at 435 W 31st Street in the Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan's far west side. At 62 stories, it's New York City's tallest skyscraper to feature only rental units.

New York's tallest rental skyscraper will include a rock climbing wall, library, and basketball court

When we walked in, we were greeted by the concierge. The building has 844 apartment units, which span from studios to three bedrooms.

When we walked in, we were greeted by the concierge. The building has 844 apartment units, which span from studios to three bedrooms.

Monthly rent ranges from $3,210 to $10,300. One-bedrooms, like the 694-square-foot one pictured below, start at $4,480 per month.

Monthly rent ranges from $3,210 to $10,300. One-bedrooms, like the 694-square-foot one pictured below, start at $4,480 per month.

Here's a view of the living room, which features floor-to-ceiling windows.

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The bedroom was pretty spacious, too (by New York standards).

The bedroom was pretty spacious, too (by New York standards).

Two-bedroom units measure about 1,100 square feet. The one pictured below is on the 10th floor.

Two-bedroom units measure about 1,100 square feet. The one pictured below is on the 10th floor.

Connected to the living room, there's a dining room with a view ...

Connected to the living room, there

... and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry.

... and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry.

The master bedroom is large enough to fit a queen-sized mattress.

The master bedroom is large enough to fit a queen-sized mattress.

Monthly rent for two-bedrooms like this one will start at $6,780. The photo below is of a second, smaller bedroom.

Monthly rent for two-bedrooms like this one will start at $6,780. The photo below is of a second, smaller bedroom.

The bathroom has a tiled wall.

The bathroom has a tiled wall.

The building also comes with a slew of resident-only amenity spaces, including a library ...

The building also comes with a slew of resident-only amenity spaces, including a library ...

... swanky lounges with custom-made furniture ...

... swanky lounges with custom-made furniture ...

... and a game room with shuffleboard, air hockey, four retro arcade machines ...

... and a game room with shuffleboard, air hockey, four retro arcade machines ...

... and five pinball machines.

... and five pinball machines.

Around the corner, there's a room with couches, a plasma TV, a screen with a projector, and a stage with a keyboard and guitar. It's called "the crash pad," Masi says.

Around the corner, there

Several furniture pieces in the shares spaces are vintage and restored.

Several furniture pieces in the shares spaces are vintage and restored.

For athletic residents, there's also a rock climbing wall, a golf simulator ...

For athletic residents, there

... and a full-size basketball court (all three cost an extra fee for access). Masi says future residents could arrange weekly games here.

... and a full-size basketball court (all three cost an extra fee for access). Masi says future residents could arrange weekly games here.

Membership in the building's gym also comes at an extra cost. Throughout the huge space, there are treadmills and ellipticals that face the windows ...

Membership in the building

... weight machines, a pilates room ...

... weight machines, a pilates room ...

... and two studios, including one that's designated for spin classes. The building will also offer personal trainers to residents.

... and two studios, including one that

The Eugene follows the recent NYC development trend of creating shared areas for entertainment, sport, eating, and lounging — some at an added cost to renters. This makes sense for developers, because residents will spend money for services in their own building instead of venturing outside.

The Eugene follows the recent NYC development trend of creating shared areas for entertainment, sport, eating, and lounging — some at an added cost to renters. This makes sense for developers, because residents will spend money for services in their own building instead of venturing outside.

These kinds of spaces will continue on the rooftop of the building, which will include a kitchen, dining room, bar, sun room, piano lounge, and poker room.

These kinds of spaces will continue on the rooftop of the building, which will include a kitchen, dining room, bar, sun room, piano lounge, and poker room.

"With the large amenity spaces, you can socialize," Masi says. "You don't have to go to restaurant to celebrate your birthday with friends. You can do it here. You can stay home."

"With the large amenity spaces, you can socialize," Masi says. "You don

The rooftop's view of the city isn't too shabby either.

The rooftop

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