634 East 14th Street, 12

This pre-war co-op is pet-friendly, charming, fully renovated and in the East Village's trendy Alphabet City. There is a walk-in closet space, extra storage in the basement, as well as a bike garage and private garden. Every room has a least one window, allowing for cross ventilation and keeps this southern exposure apartment bright and sunny. The renovation includes exposed brick, crown molding, maple hardwood floors, stainless steel & granite kitchen and subway-tiled bathroom. It's on the third floor; at the rear of the building keeping this lovely apartment peacefully quiet. There is a beautiful outdoor shared garden area for flowers/vegetables and barbecues. The coop has a GREAT live in super. A friendly shopkeeper at ground level holds parcels for residents in lieu of a concierge. Low monthly maintenance fees include heat, water, gas, sewer, garbage and taxes, and are 52% tax deductible. Walking distance to Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and 5 other supermarkets, cineplexes, off-Broadway theaters, hundreds of restaurants, hospitals (NYU, Beth Israel, and Mt. Sanai). just about any shop, you can imagine (flower, record, clothing, pet boutiques) and it's 5 blocks from Tompkins Square! It is on the bus line (14 D), easy access to subways: the L is 3 blocks and Union Square (4, 5, 6, N, Q, R) is 6 blocks, where you can connect to just about every other line in the city. Pied-a-terre - OK, Parents buying for kids - OK, Subletting - OK (after living in the unit for 3 years, lease minimum of 1 year and board approval of tenants). East 14th is currently transforming - there will be a new subway entrance built bringing the L train one stop closer and on both sides of the Co-op's brand new construction is going to add a lot to the neighborhood.