Manhattan neighborhood guide
East Village & Lower East Side
Walk-ups, parks and downtown culture
The East Village and Lower East Side offer prewar walk-ups, boutique condos and an unmatched density of restaurants, bars and culture.
Tompkins Square Park, Avenue A and the side streets of the East Village are popular with renters and first-time buyers looking for downtown character.
Lexington Residential has leased dozens of apartments on Avenue A, East 13th Street, Irving Place and nearby, and represented buyers on First Avenue.
Homes & buildings
Prewar walk-ups and elevator co-ops, boutique condos and new development rentals.
Getting around
L at First Avenue and Third Avenue; F at Second Avenue; 6 at Astor Place.
Life in the neighborhood
- Tompkins Square Park and East River Park
- St. Marks Place and Avenue A dining
- Live music and theater
A great fit for
- Renters
- First-time buyers
- Downtown lifestyle
East Village & Lower East Side questions
Is the East Village good for first-time buyers?
It can be. Co-ops here are often priced below comparable condos, though boards will review your finances closely. Lexington Residential can help you prepare a board-ready package.
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