#1249: East Village, New York

Situated on the fourth floor of a seven-story elevator building near the heart of East Village, this 446-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is ideal for anyone looking to be within walking distance to nearby bars, restaurants, and supermarkets. Recently remodeled and super-efficient for its size apartment with WiFi and a new kitchen. It features freshly painted walls, hardwood floors in the bedrooms and living area, high ceilings, large windows for much-needed natural light, radiator heating, and recessed lighting. If you need more space or prefer to live alone, you have the option to rent this entire East Village apartment, which can be fully furnished for an additional fee. A nine-minute walk will get you to the nearby Target and Trader Joe’s, as well as First Avenue station for the L train on the BMT Canarsie Line of the New York City Subway. For those that plan to commute via car, street parking is available.

Bedrooms in this New York City apartment can be furnished or unfurnished and offer enough space for full-size beds, nightstands, and dressers. Both rooms offer recessed windows and window coverings for natural light when needed. One of the bedrooms includes built-in shelving for additional storage space. The single tile-floor bathroom features a bathtub and shower combination, chrome fixtures, a new single-sink vanity, and a window for improved ventilation. A cozy eat-in living room and kitchen offer a perfect space for relaxing after a long day. Recessed lighting with dimmer switches allows you to set the mood to your liking. There is ample space in this combined area for a medium-size sofa, two-person dining table, and media console. The kitchen features black granite countertops, custom white cabinets, a mosaic tile backsplash, and new appliances, including a stainless steel gas range and a compact Avanti refrigerator. The kitchen also includes a pantry for additional storage space and a new stainless steel sink with a pull-down faucet.

One of the best neighborhoods in New York City, East Village is a lively residential and commercial area packed with trendy bars and popular eateries. East Village is made up of three separate sub-neighborhoods. The most densely populated and busiest of the three would be Alphabet City, where you can find some of the best craft cocktail bars and restaurants in Lower Manhattan. Once a well-known enclave of artists and musicians during the 1960s, East Village today is a more diverse area that is home to college students, families, and working professionals that enjoy the plethora of nightlife options and relatively affordable housing compared to more affluent areas like Upper East Side.