This $1.3M condo keeps the classic East Village spirit alive
Photo courtesy of The Corcoran Group
It’s hard to find an apartment in today’s East Village with the cozy, historic feel that once defined the neighborhood’s living spaces. This (potential) two-bedroom condo at 102 First Avenue has the iconic exposed brick, white walls, and quirky geometry–and a flexible layout that requires adding a wall to obtain a second bedroom, in true East Village style. Asking $1,300,000, the top-floor home is blessed with skylights and a view of the Empire State Building; on the other hand–also in true East Village style–it’s a walkup.
The sun-filled living room has a wood-burning fireplace, a wall of shelves for your book collection, and windows that offer skyline and neighborhood views. Just off the living room, a closet-lined laundry room leads to a renovated bathroom. Convenient modern additions include zoned HVAC, a washer/dryer, and recessed lighting.
A clean, capable galley kitchen has a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator and a Bosch oven and dishwasher. At the center of the apartment, there’s space for dining and entertaining.
Through a pair of French doors, the master bedroom is framed by exposed brick and a wall of windows. The current owner removed a wall separating two bedrooms, so there’s plenty of space for an additional room (or a massive closet, since the bedroom doesn’t appear to include one). You can also choose to keep the current configuration for a sprawling great room.
[Listing details: 102 First Avenue, #4 at CityRealty]
[At The Corcoran Group by Mark Buford]
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