Address: 550 Grand Street, #H1B Price: $575,000 Maintenance: $1091 **All appointments – including Sunday Open Houses – are by appointment only. If you are working with another agent, that agent needs to reach out to make the appointment and is required to be present** **Beautifully Renovated 1-Bedroom on the Lower East Side!** Welcome to this thoughtfully updated home […]

Available for January 1st, 2026 – 12 month lease. RENT: $11,195.00 Discover this downtown gem, a stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment with all the modern luxuries. Northern exposure sunlight beams from expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, with complimentary window treatments, offering fantastic views of the city. The state-of-the art chef’s kitchen features quartz countertops and a […]

Address: 568 Grand Street, #J1804 Price: $825,000 Maintenance: $1430.00 Open House: Sunday, December 21st from 10:30 – 2:00 pm **All appointments – including Sunday Open Houses – are by appointment only. If you are working with another agent, that agent needs to reach out to make the appointment and is required to be present** **Breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, and sweeping […]

Thanks to Andrea DiFiore who sent along these photos from East River Park yesterday. She wrote: “I braved the snow this morning with my dog, Tuuli, and photographed the pedestrian bridge during our first snowfall. It was eerily beautiful, love the somber, wintery feel.” We also took some photos of the frosty tree tops in Seward Park and […]

We’re sad to hear the news that Frank Arroyo, one of the most beloved members of the Lower East Side community, has passed away. There’s been an outpouring of support from the neighborhood on social media here and here. Frank’s Bike Shop @franksbikeshopnyc has been a neighborhood fixture on Grand Street since 1976. Generations of LES kids […]

Address: 212 East Broadway, G1203 Price: $775,000 Maintenance: $1324.00 **All appointments – including Sunday Open Houses – are by appointment only. If you are working with another agent, that agent needs to reach out to make the appointment and is required to be present** ** Skyline Views, Sunlight, and Space—All in Seward Park** Bright, airy, and beautifully positioned […]

Local hotspot Ha’s Snack Bar looks like they are just about ready to open their new location, at 137 Eldridge (formerly occupied by Lena Wine Bar). They recently teased the new name, “Bistro Ha” and that it’s “coming extremely soon.” It’s all set up inside and decorated for the holidays. The team announced on Instagram […]

Catalyst Records owner Gary Guarinello has stepped into the former Top Hops Beer Shop inside Essex Market with a new bar offering wine and beer. Top Hop closed shop in October after over a decade on the Lower East Side. Located right next to the Catalyst Records vinyl shop in the market, it was a […]

Address: 550 Grand Street, #JGC Price: $575,000 Maintenance: $982.00 Open House: Sunday, December 7th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm **A true gem — Spacious & Charming 1-Bedroom in the Heart of Manhattan’s Vibrant Lower East Side** Whether hosting guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this apartment offers the perfect blend of charm and functionality. A spacious foyer […]

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Here’s a special episode of The Lo-Down Culture Cast, recorded live at Catalyst Records in Essex Market. Pianist & composer Grant Richards and drummer Roberto Giaquinto joined host Traven Rice to talk about the hustle of being a jazz musician in NYC today. They played some music composed by Grant Richards and performed some new […]

Address: 504 Grand Street, #E53 Price: $1,295,000 Maintenance: $1904.00 Open House: Sunday, November 23rd, from 10:30 – 3:30 pm Beautifully renovated and truly rare, this close to 1,200 square feet spacious authentic 3-bedroom home is set within the charming and historic pre-war Amalgamated co-op. Thoughtfully reconfigured, the apartment’s open layout maximizes light, space, and functionality while maintaining an elegant […]

The creative space and fashion hot spot Colbo has added a wine bar next door to it’s current shop at 51 Orchard Street. The wine bar is aptly titled Colbo Next Door and the team describes it as “an expansion of the space we love, part wine bar, part retail, more sound, and entirely an […]

Join The Manhattan Clean Energy Hub: Connecting Manhattan Residents to Clean Energy and Savings (See Translation Below) The Manhattan Clean Energy Hub is a free resource working to ensure that the transition to clean energy is one that all New Yorkers can participate in and benefit from. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority […]

NEW TO MARKET! 504 Grand Street, E52/53 Have you ever wanted to create your own breakthrough apartment?! Now is your chance! Bring your architect and your contractor as the possibilities are endless when you combine these great apartments to make your dream home. **Breakthrough Opportunity – Over 1,900 Sq. Ft. of Untapped Potential!** Bring your architect and […]

City Lore, an organization that works to preserve and foster NYC’s grassroots cultures and heritage is kicking off their 40th year with a show at their Lower East Side gallery featuring two down icons known for documenting the streets of the the city for many decades – Martha Cooper and Clayton Patterson. The show gathers […]

Seward Park Conservancy will host it’s annual Bulb Planting Day this Saturday, October 25, 2025, starting at 9am. The group promises to have coffee and snacks, Halloween treats, giveaways for kids, and more than 2,000 bulbs ready to be planted. They note, “Tools and gloves will be provided. Plus, our friends at the NYC Bird Alliance will be leading […]

Two 1-BR apartments just listed, both with open houses this weekend: Address: 550 Grand Street, H1B Price: $589,000 Maintenance: $1080.00 Open House: Sunday, October 19th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm **Beautifully Renovated 1-Bedroom on the Lower East Side!** Welcome to this thoughtfully updated home located in one of Manhattan’s most vibrant neighborhoods. A spacious foyer opens into […]

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Puerto Rican chef Maria Bidó officially opened her first permanent location in New York City last week at a new stall in Essex Market. Mia’s Cocina offers traditional favorites like empanadas, alcapurrias and pionones along with rice and beans and chicken and pork stew. Bido is known for getting her start in cooking at the […]

Bluestockings Bookstore, the collectively-run activist center, community space and feminist bookstore that has been based on the Lower East Side for over two decades, announced they have officially closed their storefront on Suffolk Street and will be ending all online services by the end of the year. In a note on Bluestockings’ website and social […]

NYC Parks and NYC Department of Design and Construction are partnering with local organizations to host a Community Day celebrating the opening of East River Park Phase 1 this Sunday, September 28, from 12pm – 5pm. FAB NYC, GOLES, the LES Ecology Center, and many more will be on hand to lead a parade over […]

Story by Kari Jensen The Lower East Side kicked off New York Fashion Week (NYFW) in high style recently with shows, pop-ups, after-parties, and more. This season (the Spring 2026 collections) featured top draws coming to the neighborhood, such as Alexander Wang and Off-White. Alexander Wang hosted editors and celebrities to a fashion show and […]

Address: 504 Grand Street, #E53 Price: $1,295,000 Maintenance: $1904.00 Open House: Sunday, September 14th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm Beautifully renovated and truly rare, this close to 1,200 square feet spacious authentic 3-bedroom home is set within the charming and historic pre-war Amalgamated co-op. Thoughtfully reconfigured, the apartment’s open layout maximizes light, space, and functionality while maintaining an elegant […]

Preparations are underway for everyone’s favorite feast in the streets of Little Italy. The 99th Annual Feast of San Gennaro starts this evening, with the “blessing of the stands” at 6pm on Mulberry Street. They are welcoming actor and radio host Joe Piscopo as this year’s Grand Marshal, “honoring his outstanding contributions to entertainment, his […]