Newly Renovated Unit. Move in to this beautiful garden apartment off of Bowery. Garden-E featuring 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a massive private garden. Off of the living room, the private terrace leads to a 1500 SF garden private only to Garden E and Garden W. The building now features a virtual doorman. 218 East 5th Street is the epitome of Downtown Manhattan Living. Located in the heart of the East Village you will find that you have been given the best of both worlds while rubbing elbows with city landmark destinations such as the Bowery and Standard Hotel, across the street from the world Renowned Jewel Bako Sushi Restaurant, and the more casual atmosphere of the cozy bars and eateries on 2nd avenue. 218 East 5th street however allows you to enjoy the amenities of the neighborhood while also being able to escape to a quiet and beautiful tree filled street where you will find it easy to escape to this large one bedroom garden apartment. This brightly lit 1st floor garden apartment spans across half of the entire first floor. Not only are you able to enjoy your 800ft of living space, you have direct access to a massive garden.
Bowery is a unique neighborhood in Manhattan that's tough for most people to define. The street itself is the oldest in the city, and is the eastern border of the neighborhood, the western border being Allen Street. Stretching from Hester Street up to about 4th, this neighborhood is eclectic, artistic, and thriving.
Before the Dutch colonized the land for themselves, the Bowery was already in use by the Lenape people who lived in the area. When the Dutch arrived, the street was widened and farmland was placed around it, making the area very popular for trading purposes. The Dutch christened the street, "bouwerij."
The British conquered the settlement in 1664 and kept Bowery as the main route in and out of the city. The area was home to a variety of farms and manors up until around the American Revolution. The population of the city was expanding fast, and the estates and farms that made up the area were sold off to the city for things like…
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