This apartment was recently renovated including updates to electrically, new AC unit in the living area and ceiling fan in the bedroom. You will enjoy white modern cabinetry, hardwood floors new oven, large fridge. The apartment has been recently painted and features a barn door for extra aesthetic charm. Unit 3 is on the 4th floor also features tiled backsplash in the kitchen, space for a butcher's block or dining table for extra counter space. The bathroom is fully tiled with a walk-in shower. The bedroom exposure is West and kitchen / living space South. West is incredibly quiet since it overlooks a school. There is a window in the kitchen and the living area. There are two large windows in the bedroom (see floorplan for more detail). TONS of light! Don't miss the opportunity to make this 1 bed / 1 bath in prime downtown your new home. The apartment is available immediately.
Cable / internet options are both Fios and Spectrum (paid by tenant). Tenant is responsible for their own Con Ed bill. Water and heat included. Prospective tenants should make 40x the rent or be able to provide a guarantor making 80x the rent. 1- or 2-year lease available - pending rent adjustment in year 2. Laundry access is around the corner on Hester St which offers drop off service and the Cleanly app offers pick up and delivery laundry service.
Note: The landlord has installed a breakfast bar in the apartment and is also willing to build an additional closet into the apartment if preferred by tenant. (Timing for completing a closet build is about a week.)
Quick Profile
It’s fitting that the neighborhood’s name is Little Italy because It’s been getting smaller for decades. The Italian immigrants that flooded New York City and built the vibrant ethnic enclave in the 1860s and 1880s eventually left for greener pastures, assimilating into other parts of the city or suburbs. The disappearance of Little Italy is a sad story as far as neighborhoods go, but it’s one that should be told.
Little Italy once spanned 50 square blocks and represented the biggest population of Italian immigrants in America. But in recent years, it’s been squeezed by the growth of Chinatown and SoHo and muscled from the rebranding of other neighborhoods like NoHo and NoLIta. In fact, NoLita was the culprit that cut the neighborhood in two. Little Italy’s boundaries may vary depending upon who you ask. Today it’s down to just a few blocks along Mulberry Street.
One of the best ways to experience Little Italy is through its food. Take your pick from mom-and-pop markets, meat and cheese shops, or authentic sit-down restaurants that offer the very best in Italian cuisine.
Every September (since 1926), the neighborhood hosts the Feast of San Gennaro, which celebrates the patron Saint of Naples Italy. 11 days of food, colorful parades, music performances, and more food. The aroma of zeppole and grilled sausage can be smelt for blocks. Try planning your visit around this festive time. It’s well worth it.