New Rochelle, RXR Open Competition For Free Year's Rent In New Tower

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — New Rochelle's newest luxury tower is officially open for business and one especially creative and ambitious soul will soon be moving in rent-free.

The City of New Rochelle joined RXR to announce a competition to give entrepreneurs in creative industries the chance to live rent-free for one year at the new One Clinton Park tower in downtown New Rochelle.

The social media contest was announced Monday morning at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for RXR's One Clinton Park. The competition will challenge artists and entrepreneurs in the creative space to feature their work and make the case for why they want to live and grow their businesses in New Rochelle through a video submitted through Twitter or Instagram under #NewRoConnects.

Video entries can be submitted until September 13.

"The 2022 #NewRoConnects Hashtag Contest is not just an opportunity for a winner to receive a year’s free rent," New Rochelle Commissioner of Development Adam Salgado said. "It’s a chance for young artists and creative burgeoning professionals to experience and benefit from the opportunities and creative energy that New Rochelle offers, rivaling New York City living at a fraction of the price."

The 2022 #NewRoConnects Hashtag Contest is open to any person currently residing in the U.S., 21 years of age or older. Winners must also be able to meet the building’s application criteria.

The winner of the apartment will be announced during the One Clinton Park grand opening ceremony on September 27.

"Over the past few years, New Rochelle’s growth and development have fostered a bright and lively cityscape in our downtown neighborhood," City Manager Chuck Strome said. "The 2022 One Clinton Park Contest is just one facet of our rapidly expanding downtown revitalization plan, drawing creatives and young professionals into the fresh, new art scene of New Rochelle."

Find more information about how to enter the contest here.

One Clinton Park, located at 55 Clinton Place, has redefinted the New Rochelle skyline as it sets a new standard of living. The 28-story high-rise is comprised of 352 apartments and 8,000 square feet of landscaped, outdoor space across two terraces.

All units in the building include:

• Floor-to-ceiling windows
• Washer and dryer in unit
• Stainless steel appliances and dishwasher in unit
• Quartz countertops and backsplashes

"RXR is committed to building up and maintaining New Rochelle’s creative energy. This competition will allow a deserving community artist to continue their work in the city and do so at no cost," RXR's Joanne Minieri said. "It’s an exciting day all around as we open the doors of One Clinton Park and continue to build upon our commitment to this flourishing city."