The Tenth

Second year here. The building is kept clean, the laundry machines are always working, and having Momofuku and Kazuza nearby means I barely cook on Fridays.

Nice one-bedroom on the west side, afternoon sun and solid finishes. The walk to the L at First Avenue is about ten minutes, so I sometimes use the 6 at Astor instead.

Top-floor studio, small but very bright, and no one above me. My dog loves being across from the park. Leasing walked me through every fee up front, which I appreciated.

Apartment is great, but the park side picks up noise on summer weekends and during events. That's the trade for the view. Heat and hot water have been consistent all winter.

Fourth-floor two-bedroom, lots of morning light. Three flights with groceries is real, so I do smaller runs to Key Food. The super is responsive and the package lockers are reliable.

The flex layout is the reason I signed. My desk lives in the nook and the bedroom is just a bedroom. Quartz counters, a real gas range and a dishwasher in the East Village is not something I take for granted.

Looking out at Tompkins from my living room still feels unreal. The renovation is clean and modern without losing the feel of an old building. Laundry room and bike room both save me a lot of hassle.