193 Second Ave, 5

*ELEGANT ~ RARE ~ CLASSIC 5* Situated perfectly in the tree-line overlooking 12th Street and 2nd Avenue, this very special 2 bedroom offers 4 exposures from 11 windows that invite light and welcoming cross breeze. The lucky owners of this fully renovated, former 7 room home will enjoy a large corner living room, formal dining room, 2 bedrooms, all with well-proportioned rooms, skim-coated walls, nearly 10 ceilings and restored original basket-weave floors throughout. The former maids room has been incorporated into the kitchen allowing for a tremendous work space and storage in the form of solid cherry cabinetry, Corian counters and even a full-size LG Washer/Dryer! The bathroom was recently gut renovated with an over-sized stall shower, Toto fixtures and Hansgrohe hardware. At the end of the day, retire to the generous Master bedroom with 3 windows, incredible closets and additional over-head storage. This home is a refreshing antidote to the new, shiny glass towers with cookie cutter apartments. Here lives character and substance and an enduring sense of NYC historybut your future. Built circa 1902, the Onyx Court wows with a grand, ornate lobby that retains its original onyx walls, imported from Italy, European fixtures and a scenic mural. Built originally to house professional actors of the legendary theaters along Second Avenue, apartment #5 was home to Richard Kiley in the 1960s. Today, Onyx Court is a well-established 16 unit elevator co-operative with resident Superintendent, free bike storage and each apartment has a dedicated storage space as well. Pets are welcome! Ideally located in the culturally vibrant East Village amid cafes, boutiques, restaurants, nightlife and near easy transportation at Union Square. Just minutes from Greenwich Village, NoHo and NoLITA, all NYC has to offer. Look no further, your new HOME awaits.