1 Bed 1 Bath Condo For Sale $1,000,000 97,896 sqft ($10 per sqft)
Broker: Henry Hershkowitz Compass
This perfectly renovated, oversized one-bedroom home with beautiful downtown views is located in 170 Second Avenue, the East Village's preeminent full
...read moreThis perfectly renovated, oversized one-bedroom home with beautiful downtown views is located in 170 Second Avenue, the East Village's preeminent full-service co-operative. A meticulous restoration respects the character of this historic 1929 art deco building, while bringing it completely up-to-date, marrying the historic period to today's aesthetic.
The large, bright south-facing living room boasts stunning views over the East Village and beyond. The adjacent windowed chef's kitchen is equipped with Silestone countertops (including a built in desk area!), glass tiled back splash and a full suite of upscale appliances including stainless steel Summit Professional refrigerator, Kitchen-Aid range and Faber hood, Bosch dishwasher, Insinkerator garbage disposal, and GE Profile microwave and trash compactor.
The quiet and spacious corner bedroom offers exposures with views south over the East Village and east over Alphabet City, Tompkins Square Park and the Williamsburg Bridge. The deluxe, windowed four fixture bathroom is luxuriously appointed with dual sinks, a large walk-in shower, heated marble floors and a Toto commode.
Other highlights of this lovely home include its own small laundry room with Bosch Axxis washer and dryer, built-ins throughout, restored original parquet oak flooring, beamed ceilings, and through-wall air conditioning.
170 Second Avenue is a majestic prewar jewel in the East Village with an extraordinary lobby featuring original terrazzo floors, brass chandeliers, Art Deco murals and a mahogany-paneled elevator. The building is impeccably maintained by a wonderful full-time staff including porters, a live-in superintendent and a 24-hour elevator attendant. Features include central laundry, storage and bike rooms. It is located near fantastic restaurants, Union Square, Astor Place, Tompkins Square Park and public transportation.
