Any East Village aficionado will tell you that this neighborhood is quirky, eclectic, and full of picturesque little streets. Think funky vintage shops and exceptional places to eat and drink. “The neighborhood has an inclusive, bohemian-inspired energy,” says Ted Karagannis, a broker at Warburg Realty, who lived in the neighborhood for several years. In so many words, there is something for everyone in the East Village.
If you want to move to this area steeped in music history (it’s the birthplace of punk and home to the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival), you’ll see a median asking rent of $3,595 as of November 2021. Looking to buy? The median sales asking price is $1.1M as of November 2021. But here’s a pro tip. You’ll also find a sizable selection of apartments for less on StreetEasy.
For newbie Beth Grossman Ma, who moved to the neighborhood in 2020, the community is a breath of fresh air. “We love the energy, the diversity, and the history of the area,” Ma says.
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East Village
336 East 6th Street
$2,500No Fee
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East Village
71 First Avenue
$2,495No Fee
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East Village
624 E 11th Street
$2,699No Fee
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1
East Village
223 East 10th Street
$2,650No Fee
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1
East Village
269 East 10th Street
$2,850No Fee
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1
East Village
336 East 5th Street
$2,800No Fee
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1
East Village
73 First Avenue
$2,800No Fee
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1
East Village
516 East 6th Street
$2,695No Fee
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1
East Village
211 East 5th Street
$2,850No Fee
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1
East Village
63 East 7th Street
$2,700No Fee
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1
East Village
153 Avenue C
$2,475No Fee
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1
East Village
18 Saint Marks Place
$3,000No Fee
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Where Is the East Village?
The East Village starts at 14th Street (to the north) and spans southward to Houston Street. Its western boundary is the Bowery and Third Avenue, and its eastern boundary is the Alphabet Avenues (A, B, C, and D).
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East Village
155 East Second Street
$425,000
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1
East Village
321 East 12th Street
$525,000
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East Village
143 Avenue B
$649,000
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1
East Village
249 East 7th Street
$649,000
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1
East Village
527 East 12th Street
$450,000
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1
East Village
626 East 14th Street
$450,000
Studio |
1
East Village
54 East 1st Street
$465,000
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1
East Village
317 East 3rd Street
$570,000
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1
East Village
507 East 12th Street
$595,000
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1
East Village
115 East 9th Street
$550,000
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1
East Village
225 East 4th Street
$650,000
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1
East Village
155 East 2nd Street
$525,000
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What Types of Homes Are in the East Village?
The housing stock in the East Village varies. You can expect to find brownstones, pre-warapartments, and six-floor walkups.
New construction is also common. On the 14th Street corridor, which features a Trader Joe’s and a Target, you’ll find EVBG, a complex of rental buildings. (Not to be confused with CBGB, the former East Village punk venue.) Two blocks away on 12th Street is Steiner East Village. It features over 16,000 square feet of amenities including a 24-hour lobby concierge, parking, and rooftop gardens.
When it comes to century-old buildings, The Christodora House on Avenue B tells an intriguing story. Built in the 1920s, it’s the tallest building on the street, standing at 16 stories. It’s considered by many to be The Dakota of the East Village. “It was originally a women’s correctional facility,” Karagannis says. “In 1979, it was converted to condos. Now it is the most expensive building per square foot in the neighborhood.”
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Lower East Side
63 Clinton Street
$2,895No Fee
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1
Lower East Side
141 Essex Street
$2,400No Fee
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1
Lower East Side
122 Orchard Street
$2,850No Fee
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1
Lower East Side
170 Rivington Street
$2,900No Fee
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1
Lower East Side
76 Forsyth Street
$2,400No Fee
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1
Lower East Side
200 Allen Street
$2,400No Fee
Studio |
1
Lower East Side
49 Clinton Street
$2,995No Fee
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1
Lower East Side
95 Orchard Street
$2,495No Fee
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1
Lower East Side
42 Clinton Street
$2,750No Fee
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1
Lower East Side
99 Orchard Street
$2,950No Fee
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1
Two Bridges
117 Henry Street
$2,700No Fee
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1
Two Bridges
84 Madison Street
$3,000No Fee
Studio |
1
Tompkins Square Park Is the Local Green Space
Locals flock to Tompkins Square Park to relax, do yoga, listen to an impromptu jazz quartet, or people watch. Every Sunday, locals peruse the farmer’s market on Avenue A and East 7th Street for fresh produce and baked goods.
“My favorite thing about this park is that there’s always something happening,” says Holly Sose, a real estate broker at Corcoran, who lives in the neighborhood. One great example of the park’s events: The annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. “I love how everyone is sitting on the lawn, reading, or playing with their kids. To me, this feels so authentically New York. The neighborhood has that imperfectly perfect vibe.”
You’ve got options to get to the East Village. Take the 6 to Astor Place, the R to 8th Street, the L to Third Avenue or First Avenue, the B/D/F/M to Broadway-Lafayette Street, or the F to Second Avenue. All subways can get you to Midtown within 20 minutes.
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Lower East Side
577 Grand Street
$635,000
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1
Lower East Side
457 FDR Drive
$589,000
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1
Two Bridges
25 Market Street
$728,000
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1
Two Bridges
148 Madison Street
$599,000
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1
Lower East Side
477 FDR Drive
$815,000
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1
Lower East Side
154 Attorney Street
$800,000
Studio |
1
Lower East Side
477 FDR Drive
$825,000
2 |
1
Lower East Side
385 Grand Street
$625,000
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1
Lower East Side
266 East Broadway
$775,000
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1
Lower East Side
550 Grand Street
$719,000
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1
Lower East Side
455 FDR Drive
$550,000
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1
Lower East Side
475 FDR Drive
$619,000
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Restaurants and Other Must-See Places
You’ll find every type of cuisine in the area. “Our neighborhood is super alive,” says Sose. “It’s teeming with restaurants, bars, and indie boutiques. The neighborhood is also a true melting pot of different cultures and perspectives that harmoniously works together.” Here are some notable spots.
Boris & Horton: 195 Avenue A. Locals say: Only in this neighborhood would you expect to find a cafe that welcomes both dogs and their human owners (and the pastries are fab, too)!
Café Mogador: 101 St. Marks Place. Locals say: Brunch is a delight, and picks such as the Middle Eastern breakfast or a stack of banana pancakes are definite winners.
Veniero’s: 342 East 11th Street. Locals say: Since 1894, this has been the place to stop in for gelato, cakes, and biscotti.
Veselka: 144 Second Avenue. Locals say: You can’t go wrong with the borscht and blintzes made from scratch at this Ukrainian diner, serving locals since 1954.