This home offers a desirable split bedroom layout. The extra-large primary bedroom is set back and easily accommodates a king-sized bed, dressers, seating areas and a has a deep closet fitted with Elfa-style shelving. The 2nd smaller bedroom/home office is on the opposite side of the living room and has corner north and west exposures overlooking beautiful tee-lined E. 9th Street with views toward University Place.
The windowed, chef's kitchen has a breakfast bar open to the living room and features beautiful Carrara marble counters, stylish marble backsplash, a built-in butcher block for prep work and recently refaced cabinets with interior pull-out drawers and racks. The stainless steel appliances include a Fisher & Paykal fridge, Samsung 5-burner gas range, GE above-range microwave and Whirlpool dishwasher (recently replaced.)
Other features include beautiful hardwood strip floors throughout, abundant closets, including two deep entry closets, designer BR closet and and a windowed bathroom with a tub/shower combination.
The Lafayette at 30 East 9th Street is a premier cooperative located on a beautiful tree-lined block in the heart of Greenwich Village. It features 24-hour door staff, a live-in superintendent, porters, a renovated expansive lobby overlooking a viewing garden and an attached garage. Conveniently located close to both Washington Square and Union Square Parks and surrounded by chic cafes, restaurants and shopping, including the new Wegmans, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, USQ Famers Market and Citarella. Convenient to all east- and west-side subways and buses. Liberal sublet policy: after two year residency, unlimited year-by-year sublet permitted with board approval and an annual sublet fee. Sorry, no pied-a-terre or co-purchases, but gifting is allowed.
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Birthplace of beatniks, Greenwich Village has always been a neighborhood bursting with creativity, home to artists, poets, musicians and writers. There is a lot of foot traffic in the neighborhood, as it gives convenient access to many other neighborhoods. There are a lot of popular eateries on MacDougal Street and bars on Bleecker Street. The neighborhood has a bit of a college-town feel, due to the presence of NYU. There aren’t large chain stores here, so it isn’t really a mecca for shopaholics, but you can find interesting vintage stores and specialty boutiques.
Available housing is centered on pre-war walk-ups. You can find good deals on the quieter, tree-lined side streets, as opposed to the bustling avenues. There are pockets of brownstones and townhouses, some dating back to the early 19th century, throughout the neighborhood, as well. You will find more luxurious housing in the newer high-rise buildings on Park and Fifth Avenues.
Washington Square Park is the heart of the neighborhood. If you sit near the Arch and close your eyes, you might catch an echo of the music and social history of the Park, floating through the air. Greats like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Paul Simon started their storied careers right here in Greenwich Village. Today, the Village is a celebration of diversity, where everyone is welcome.