170 Second Avenue   Unit 16E

This high floor, oversized, updated one-bedroom home with phenomenal downtown views is located at 170 Second Avenue, an historic 1929 art deco building that is the East Village’s preeminent full-service co-operative.
A formal entry foyer leads to a large, bright south facing living room that is the center of this exquisite home and boasts panoramic views over the East Village and beyond. The large adjacent windowed kitchen is equipped with butcher block countertops, pressed tin backsplash, slate flooring and a full suite of stainless steel appliances.
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 windowed bathroom boasts the original reglazed 5.5’ foot soaking tub, updated fixtures and subway tile.
Other highlights of this lovely home include original parquet oak flooring, original doors with glass knobs, beamed ceilings, and moldings throughout. There is ample closet space, including an extra-large linen closet and coat closet, both of which have charming bookshelves built right into their doors. There is also a brand new Miele Washer and Dryer - approved and ready to be installed.
This perfect one bedroom home is in the heart of one of Manhattan’s most vibrant neighborhoods and close to fantastic restaurants, Union Square, Astor Place, Tompkins Square Park and public transportation. 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 mahogany-paneled elevators. The building is impeccably maintained by a wonderful full-time staff including porters, a live-in superintendent and a 24-hour elevator attendant (upgrading to full time doorman in Fall 2024). Other building features include central laundry, storage and bike rooms.