New York Apartment - 1 Bedroom Rental in West Village (NY-12177)

Live among New York artists and musicians in Manhattan’s trendy West Village neighborhood with this unforgettable one bedroom loft duplex on Hudson & Leroy Street. Legends like Bob Dylan, Dylan Thomas and even Edgar Allan Poe have lived in this area! Filled with chic décor and convenient amenities for comfortable living, the home is ideally located near a hub of subway lines – easily taking you all over New York City!

This duplex one bedroom loft is located on the 5th floor (considered 4th in Europe) of a prewar low-rise elevator building. A 24-hour doorman is on duty at all times. The building has a shared laundry room and maid service for an additional fee.

The lower floor of this air-conditioned apartment features large, south-facing windows, allowing natural midday sunlight to illuminate dark hard wood floors. It is equipped with high ceilings, an elegant sofa and armchairs, dining table fit for six, and two desks with Internet access for convenient workload completion.

The open kitchen is equipped with basic stainless steel appliances and a Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher and an espresso maker -- making it easy to create home-cooked meals for family members and dinner parties! The bathroom, featuring marble walls, includes a shower/tub combo.

Atop a mezzanine overlooking the living room is a spacious bedroom with queen-sized bed. Windows surround the area, some overlooking the city street, and some overlooking the living room below. Furnishings include a large chair, cable TV with DVD player, wooden bookshelves, and modern art.

The apartment building is well located in the popular West Village. Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Flatiron, and SoHo are all within close proximity. Conveniently placed in a central NYC area, this community combines the liveliness Manhattan is known for, with the peaceful ambiance of parks and a heavily local-Manhattanite presence. Basic shops, pizzerias and pharmacies are all within walking distance from the home, just take a stroll down West 4th or Bleecker Street. Listed below are some suggestions of where to go in the area.

• Hudson River Park: Offering a gorgeous view of the Hudson River, this relaxing green space includes a tennis, court, dog run and playground. 0.4mi/650m. Accessible via foot.
• Film Forum: On a rainy day be sure to check out this locally beloved independent theater playing indie fiction and documentaries, foreign films, and classic films. 0.2mi/350m. Accessible via foot.
• Ear Inn: Grab a cocktail at one of the oldest bars in NYC! (.4mi/600m) Alternatively check out the Stonewall Inn, the birthplace of the gay rights movement, about the same distance away to the Northeast.

Public transportation around Manhattan and into other New York boroughs is simple from this location. Consider walking to the following subway stations:

• Houston Street / Varcik Street: Serving line 1. 0.2mi/350m.
• West 4 Street / 6 Avenue: Serving lines A, B, C, D, E, F, M. 0.4mi/700m.
• PATH station at Christopher Street: For commutes or visits to New Jersey. 0.2 mi/400m.