This apartment has a modern renovation and includes an AC unit in the living area and 2 ceiling fans, one in the living area and another in the bedroom. You will enjoy white cabinetry, hardwood floors, oven and large fridge accompanied by a large butcher's block island and butcher's block counter tops. The apartment features a barn door, or folding door panels if you prefer all the shelving in the living room stay, offering aesthetic charm. The owner is offering either option pending the tenant's preference. The bathroom is fully tiled with a Stall shower. The bedroom exposure is West and 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.
Cable / internet options are both Fios and Spectrum (paid by tenant). Tenants are responsible for their own Con Ed bill and will need to set up their own individual account. Water and heat are included. The apartment has just been painted and is available immediately. The only application fee is a $20 credit check per applicant.
Prospective tenants should make 40x the rent or be able to provide a guarantor making 80x the rent. 2-year lease is available and preferred. 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.
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.