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Residence 7J is a 733-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom home that blends industrial charm with sophisticated finishes. Oversized west-facing casement windows framed in bronze fill the space with sunlight, accentuating the white oak floors and soaring 10-foot concrete ceilings. Thoughtfully designed interiors include custom walnut millwork, a striking Nero Marquina marble kitchen with premium Miele appliances, and a beautifully appointed bathroom clad in Blue de Savoie marble. Blackened nickel fixtures from Waterworks and an in-unit washer and dryer complete this refined Lower East Side residence.
At 196 Orchard, residents are treated to a refined mix of modern conveniences and inspired design. The building's crown jewel is a sprawling 4,100-square-foot rooftop terrace, outfitted with multiple seating areas, two fully equipped outdoor kitchens, and a dining space ideal for entertaining against the backdrop of panoramic skyline views. Whether you're lounging in the sun or gathering with friends, the rooftop offers a true urban escape.
Fitness-minded residents enjoy direct access to a state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot Equinox gym located in the building, with exclusive membership discounts available. Additional services include a full-time doorman and an attentive on-site superintendent, ensuring comfort and ease around the clock.
Designed by celebrated architect Ismael Leyva and brought to life in partnership with NYC-based INC Architecture & Design, 196 Orchard is a bold interpretation of downtown living. Its striking fa ade-crafted from hand-laid Spanish brick in rich black and bronze hues-pays tribute to the gritty elegance of the Lower East Side, while towering casement windows echo the neighborhood's creative pulse. Perfectly positioned at the crossroads of Orchard and Houston, the building places you at the heart of a vibrant cultural and culinary scene.
Quick Profile
Bursting with energy at every turn, the Lower East Side is one of the most historic neighborhoods in all of Manhattan. Rooted in immigrant history, the bulk of European and Eastern European migration that occurred in the late nineteenth through the early twentieth century took place here, where the Tenement Museum remains one of the best ways to become acquainted with how early residents of the neighborhood lived.
The unique and eclectic mix of building styles--ranging from low- and high-rises to luxury and historic buildings--begins immediately upon entering the area via the Manhattan or Brooklyn Bridge, known as Two Bridges, itself a neighborhood that has also long been known for its immigrant population. With its historic district placed in the National Register of Historic Places, many of its oldest churches, such as Mariners Temple and St. James Church remain a preserved part of the district’s storied past.
While the LES has long been a hub for aspiring musicians and artists, the area has increasingly transformed its demographic as it welcomes a more affluent sect of residents with the advent of condos and luxury spaces.