226-230 East 12th Street, 5-B

Enjoy tree top views over East 12th Street from this cheerful one-bedroom home at the crossroads of the East Village and Greenwich Village. A long entry foyer, perfect for art or photography display, leads to a bright and sunny living room with northern exposure that easily accommodates a dining area. The south-facing bedroom has good closet space and is pin-drop quiet. The windowed galley kitchen features stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, tile backsplash, and a long narrow breakfast bar to enjoy your morning espresso. The windowed bathroom boasts floor-to-ceiling tiles, brand new bathtub, and a large linen closet. Other features of this home include beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, track lighting, and thru-the-wall air-conditioning. 226 East 12th Street is located between Third and Second Avenues in a prewar elevator building with live-in superintendent and porter. An entrance canopy leads to a beautiful Art Deco lobby with terrazzo floors. A laundry room, bicycle room, and storage lockers are located in the basement. Perfectly located on a quiet tree-lined block of historic townhouses but surrounded by the energy of downtown. Easy access to transportation with N/Q/R/W and 4/5/6 trains all at nearby Union Square and the L train at Third and First Avenues. Pets, pied-a-terres, gifting, and parents buying for children permitted.