Building: 78 East 1st Street

78 East 1st Street is a five-story building located at the intersection of New York’s most exciting neighborhoods — The Bowery, East Village and Nolita — just steps from Greenwich Village and SoHo. Built in 1920, the walkup building includes eight rental units with high ceilings, hardwood floors and bright windows.

Located at 1st Street near 1st Avenue, this attractive brick building is set back from Houston Street, and surrounded by the greenery of Peretz Square and Meltzer Park to provide a lovely oasis in the heart of downtown.

Culinary delights and libations can be found in every direction. Head north along 1st Avenue and enjoy an eclectic mix of international cuisine — Vietnamese, Italian and Indian, to name a few — flanked by the hip bars the East Village is known for. Venture across Houston to partake in the wonders of venerable Russ & Daughters and Katz’s Deli, or check out buzzy hot spots Dirty French, Stanton Social and Freemans.

Downtown Manhattan has been the center of American music for decades, and this area is no exception. Rockwood Music Hall and Mercury Lounge are steps away, and the world-famous Bowery Ballroom is a 10-minute walk. After a night of great live music, grab a bagel from Katz’s and spend the day relaxing in the area’s abundant green space. Lively Sara D. Roosevelt park stretches from Houston to Canal and features playgrounds, basketball courts and a community garden, and beautiful Tompkins Square Park is just six blocks north with a great dog park and a year-round greenmarket. Great grocery stores, including Union Market, Whole Foods and a Key Food location, surround the building and transportation is a breeze with the M21 bus providing crosstown service along Houston and B/D, F/M, J/Z and 6 trains within walking distance.

Building Description Provided by Scott Weinberg