CitySonnet begins with the energy of New York, a love of travel and art, and a passion for introducing guests to the real New York. As a pioneer among New York City’s early accommodation agencies, CitySonnet was established in 1995 in Greenwich Village. Early guests stayed with our neighborhood artists and friends. Pauline Frommer personally visited our accommodations; Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, and Condé Nast Traveler heaped their praises. Today, we still introduce guests the real New York at our Artist Lofts in Long Island City, New York’s “newest” creative neighborhood, just 10 minutes from Manhattan.

As artists and travelers ourselves we understand the needs of our guests. Our Lofts are immaculate: professionally cleaned and clutter free. The stylish décor simply looks great! Having lived in Africa and Asia, we sincerely believe that staying in private homes connects people and makes the world smaller and friendlier.

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Depending on size and amenities prices are as follows: One bedroom Artist Lofts start from $3700 per month; two bedroom Artist Lofts start from $4300 per month.

It is best to fill out our reservation form on our web site. Emails are answered immediately. Once your Loft is selected, you will be sent a reservation form with payment details. An initial payment is required to confirm your reservation. After the initial payment is processed, you will receive a confirmation with the Loft address and the balance due.

If notice of cancellation is received in writing within 5 days of booking, all payments made, less a $100.00 processing fee, will be refunded.  If you cancel in writing at least 30 days before check-in, 85% of all payments made will be refunded.  Cancellation after that time, 29 days or less, before check-in, will result in the loss of all payments made for the reservation. There are no refunds of any payments made for reservations made within 14 days of arrival.  Our cancellation policy also applies to any and all COVID-19 and/or airline related cancellation circumstances. There are no longer any COVID cancellation exceptions.

We strongly suggest that you take out travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage. If you need to cancel your trip we are happy to supply you with a receipt of all payments made for your insurance company.

Since 1995 CitySonnet has been favorably reviewed or featured in many respected travel guides, journals and newspapers, including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Time Out, Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer’s New York City, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel, The Sunday Times London, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, New York Magazine, Scotland on Sunday,The Sunday Telegraph, and in Italy in Dove, and Corriere della Sera.

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“The loft gave us a feel of what it is like to live in New York. Long Island City is a wonderful location with a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline. The owners were very attentive to any needs.” 

— Colleen D, Artist Loft Blue, November 2016.

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All of our Artist Lofts (and most of New York City!) are non-smoking.

CitySonnet LLC, Long Island City, NY
USA Phone: + 1 917 480 7074
Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday EST

Our building, circa 1939, when every single building in New York City was photographed. The proprietor of the Hat Cleaning and Shoe Shine Store, was the father-in-law of Mrs. Romano, from whom we purchased the building in 2001.