Magnolia DUMBO is a newer rental built around a 23,000-square-foot private park, rooftop pool, coworking and social spaces, with a Life Time facility in the building base. Residents strongly praise the staff, maintenance and layouts; renewal pricing, management policies and inconsistent sound or apartment-system performance are the main drawbacks.
The strongest accounts come from residents who stayed two to four years and describe a well-run building with unusually good staff and useful shared spaces. Experiences become less consistent around renewal negotiations, guest rules and how management responds when a unit develops repeated problems.
Longer-term residents repeatedly praise concierge, maintenance and leasing staff for remembering residents, responding quickly and making the building feel like home.
Residents use and praise the private park, rooftop pool and grills, coworking rooms and entertaining spaces rather than treating them as marketing extras.
Residents value the high ceilings, in-unit laundry and practical layouts, and many describe their apartments as quiet and well insulated.
Residents report sharp initial renewal offers, restrictive guest rules and communication that sometimes arrives only after a policy has affected them.
A smaller but serious group describes recurring washer, dishwasher, HVAC or water issues and difficulty getting a lasting resolution.
While many residents praise the soundproofing, others hear neighbors and slamming doors; overflowing trash rooms and broken chutes also recur in the criticism.
A 21-story DUMBO tower with 24-hour concierge, a rooftop pool and resort deck, a 23,000 sq ft private park, an attended underground garage, and Bosch washer/dryers, dishwashers and central air in every home. Fitness and an indoor pool come through the Life Time club at the building's base rather than a resident-only gym.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Bike storage · Magnolia Lounge for private entertaining · Media and gaming lounge · Conference room and work-from-home stations · Children's playroom · Pet spa
Magnolia Dumbo is located at 160 Front Street, New York, NY 11201. Magnolia is about two minutes from the F at York Street, with the A and C at High Street also within walking distance. Groceries, cafés, Brooklyn Bridge Park and the DUMBO waterfront make most everyday errands possible without a car.
Noise accounts for half the housing complaints. Air quality and water outages also appear, making ventilation and service reliability useful topics to ask about.
These records cover the whole building, including its rental and condominium apartments.
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No HPD violations recorded in this period.
Recent one-bedrooms have typically asked around $5,141, with studios around $4,078 and two-bedrooms around $7,236.
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
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| Studio | $3,632–$4,981 | $4,078 | 543 sf |
| 1 bed | $4,412–$7,370 | $5,190 | 704 sf |
| 2 beds | $6,077–$8,160 | $7,222 | 994 sf |
66% of listings offered free rent, most commonly half a month. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.
86% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.
62% of listings offered free rent, most commonly two months. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.
59% of listings offered free rent. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.
No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

The closest DUMBO rental in the directory; compare apartment finish, amenity scale and the exact recurring charges.

A larger nearby rental with a more conventional amenity program; compare subway access, apartment size and total monthly cost.
| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Concession | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#642#642 | Studio | $5,653 | — | 622 | Oct 10, 26 | 7 | StreetEasy |
#719#719 | 1 bed | $5,942 | ½ mo free ($5,694/mo net) Apartment #719 concession $5,942 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $5,942. After the offer, the average over the lease is $5,694/mo. | 558 | Oct 15, 26 | 34 | StreetEasy |
How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 10 days on the market. 46% left within a week, so move fast when you see an apartment you like.
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#217#217 | Studio | $3,769 | 503 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#317#317 | Studio | $3,759 | 505 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#715#715 | Studio | $4,069 | 512 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#232#232 | 1 bed | $5,190 | 589 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#352#352 | 1 bed | $5,241 | 704 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#421#421 | 1 bed | $4,672 | 640 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#452#452 | 1 bed | $4,852 | 704 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#601#601 | 1 bed | $5,141 | 702 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#750#750 | 1 bed | $5,489 | 704 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#234#234 | 2 beds | $7,785 | 994 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#334#334 | 2 beds | $6,589 | 987 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#443#443 | 2 beds | $6,780 | 1,021 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#604#604 | 2 beds | $6,774 | 993 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#723#723 | 2 beds | $7,313 | 987 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#315#315 | Studio | $3,765 | 512 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#519#519 | Studio | $4,361 | 558 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#251#251 | 1 bed | $5,494 | 648 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#308#308 | Studio | $4,040 | 552 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#248#248 | 1 bed | $5,236 | 704 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#350#350 | 1 bed | $4,837 | 704 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#422#422 | 1 bed | $4,862 | 704 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#631#631 | 1 bed | $4,957 | 705 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#644#644 | 1 bed | $4,932 | 704 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#646#646 | 1 bed | $4,549 | 704 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#345#345 | 2 beds | $6,775 | 1,013 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#423#423 | 2 beds | $6,077 | 987 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#743#743 | 2 beds | $7,071 | 1,021 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#517#517 | Studio | $3,908 | 550 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#520#520 | 1 bed | $5,186 | 704 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#650#650 | 1 bed | $5,132 | 704 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#508#508 | Studio | $3,724 | 552 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#551#551 | Studio | $4,254 | 574 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#608#608 | Studio | $4,119 | 552 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#203#203 | 1 bed | $4,861 | 682 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#307#307 | 1 bed | $4,780 | 702 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#403#403 | 1 bed | $4,907 | 683 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#433#433 | 1 bed | $4,605 | 683 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#448#448 | 1 bed | $4,952 | 704 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#544#544 | 1 bed | $5,004 | 704 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#722#722 | 1 bed | $5,030 | 704 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#253#253 | 2 beds | $6,607 | 986 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#357#357 | 2 beds | $6,933 | 1,151 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#504#504 | 2 beds | $6,732 | 993 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#757#757 | 2 beds | $7,208 | 1,151 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.
New listings in past 12 months
Budget about $275/month on top of rent for electricity, internet, liability coverage and the required $100 monthly amenity fee. Gas, water, sewer and trash are included in rent.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$110 Paid separately. Estimated $110/month. GasIncluded WaterIncluded SewerIncluded TrashIncluded Source: Magnolia Dumbo fee guide · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$110 |
Internet Internet We estimate $50/month for a basic internet plan. Source: Magnolia Dumbo fee guide · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Insurance Insurance Liability insurance is required. The building offers a $15/month insurance program, or you can provide your own qualifying policy. Check the policy for coverage of your belongings. Source: Magnolia Dumbo fee guide | $15 |
Amenities Amenities Required amenity membership costs $100 per apartment each month. Source: Magnolia Dumbo fee guide | $100 |
Estimated monthly total
~$275Also available: Bike storage ($25/month) · Pets ($50/month)
| Cost | One-time amount |
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| Application Application $20 application fee per applicant. Source: Magnolia Dumbo fee guide | $20/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Estimated refundable deposit of one month’s rent; the amount depends on approval. Source: Magnolia Dumbo fee guide | ~One month’s rent |
