A stunning Lower East Side condo saturated with natural light, this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is a seamless blend of contemporary functionality and industrial chic. Features of this 758 sq. ft. apartment include designer- selected wide plank white oak flooring, unique concrete ceilings, oversized casement windows with western exposure, warm color tones and textures, high- end fixtures and finishes, and a convenient in-home washer/dryer.
Beyond a tasteful foyer adorned with a reach-in coat closet, the home flows into a spacious, open-concept living room, dining room, and kitchen. The custom kitchen is equipped with an eat-in peninsula, bleached European walnut millwork, onyx lacquer cabinetry with under-cabinet LED lighting, sleek quartz countertops and backsplash, and a suite of appliances from Miele.
The bedroom possesses private closet space and easy access to an immaculate marble bathroom with Waterworks fixtures and a custom vanity.
196 Orchard is a full-service condominium situated at the nexus of the Lower East Side and the East Village. The building, designed by NYC-based firm, Incorporated Architecture & Design, has a 24-hour attended lobby, private storage, a bicycle room, and a furnished 4,300 sq. ft. rooftop terrace with two outdoor kitchens, dedicated dining and entertaining areas, and incredible city views. Residents also receive an exclusive discount at the two-story in- building Equinox Fitness Club.
196 Orchard is surrounded by trendy restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops, and is nearby Little Italy, The Bowery, NoHo, and NoLita. Nearby subway lines include the B/D/F/M/J/Z. Pets are welcome.
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.