Alcoved 1BR home in prime location. This unit has all the wonderful charm and warmth associated with pre-war Greenwich Village and Soho apartments - - but is also extraordinarily livable and comfortable, very quiet, and with attractive South-Western light and yard and sky views.
Located in a well-kept condominium building and situated on the central border of Soho and Greenwich Village, the apartment has a very loft-like quality to it, and is only 3 flights up (no elevator). This beautiful home has exposed brick, high ceilings, an open kitchen, a centrally installed A/C system and an ingenious (and movable!) closet-wall piece that allows varying bedroom size/layout options (depending or your desired setup - leave it as a large and open lofty alcove studio, or create a separate windowed bedroom area which can easily accommodate a queen or full-sized bed). Very tasteful and solid place to call home. The bathroom has been entirely renovated and now includes a glass enclosed shower.
The building is very safe, is only a few minutes' easy walk to either west or east side transportation, and sits one block north of Soho and 2 blocks directly south of Washington Square Park. And, more importantly, the apartment is quiet, bright, and only a few steps to all the incredible cafe's, restaurants, and wonderful shops that Soho and the Village offer. This is not your typical tenement-style apartment (nor your typical pre-war building), both are in exceptional & immaculate condition.
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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.