Community facility available on East Second Street

The plans for the new luxury homes at 229 E. Second St. between Avenue B and Avenue C included a community facility on the ground floor... we were curious if this would actually happen... Apparently yes, as the newish sign shows...

Previously on EV Grieve:
Million dollar condos hit the market on East Second Street

229 E. Second St. sprouts a roof deck

Cutting condo prices by 20 percent on East Second Street

229 E. Second St. is sold out, and look at the roof deck!

Lordy it has been 13 months since we last looked at 229 E. Second St. between Avenue B and Avenue C...

You remember that it went from this...



to this...



At last look, the building's prices had been reduced anywhere from 10 to 20 percent. Well, that worked. According to Streeteasy, all the units have been sold. But! Don't despair... there is one unit available as a rental: A two-bedroom, floor-through loft with a soaking tub and "and floor-to-ceiling closets that will hold the largest of wardrobes!" Priced to rent at $6,800.

Meanwhile, the roof deck was one of the things about 229 that intrigued us. We just saw glimpses of it from the street.



But we found a few photos at various sites...

Complete with priceless renderings...

Hot tubbing!

Finally, according to the DOB, the ground floor will be used for a community facility. Will they have hot tub access?

Previously on EV Grieve:
Million dollar condos hit the market on East Second Street

229 E. Second St. sprouts a roof deck

Cutting condo prices by 20 percent on East Second Street

Cutting condo prices by 20 percent on East Second Street

Back in November, we took a look at the new million-dollar condos hitting the market on East Second Street between Avenue B and Avenue C.... there were five units, ranging then from $1.2 to $1.9 million...

You remember 229 E. Second St., it looked like this...



And now...



In any event, the price of each unit was just chopped by anywhere from 10 percent to 20 percent... as StreetEasy (and Trulia) shows... the priciest of the units has dropped to $1.61 million from $1.98 million... ... what to do with that extra $380,000?

Well, they look like great homes...



...so close to the trash-strewn lot next door (one of my favorites)...



...and the busy fire station directly across the street...

Previously on EV Grieve:
Million dollar condos hit the market on East Second Street

229 E. Second St. sprouts a roof deck

Million dollar condos hit the market on East Second Street

Not too long ago, 229 E. Second St. looked like this:



And so we've been watching the space's slow transformation into fancy housing. With a roof deck. (According to the DOB, the ground floor will be used for a community facility.)





And now!



The work at 229 E. Second St. between Avenue B and Avenue C appears to be wrapping up... five units, ranging from $1.2 to $1.9 million, are on the market. Let's take a look!

Here's a listing for the priciest of the lot:

229 East 2nd Street is a brand new boutique condominium that combines modern design and sleek sophistication into the highest standard of living, while providing a tranquil intimate atmosphere. This beautiful 2 bedroom/ 2 ½ bath Garden Townhome features double height ceilings in the living and dining area with floor to ceiling windows creating a sun drenched grand space that opens up to your 693 SF private garden! Even more impressive is the additional room that overlooks the double-heighted living room - ideal for an office, a media room, a guest bedroom or an entertainment den. Access your home from the ground floor or by using the key-locked elevator that opens up to your second floor. This residence is impeccably appointed and features beautiful hard wood flooring, high beamed ceilings and warm inviting color tones. Large open kitchens are equipped with the finest European appliances: Liebherr refrigerator, Wolf cooking range, Miele Dishwasher and wine cooler. Adding further to the ambience are Caesar stone countertops and state of the art cabinetry. All apartments have floor to ceiling windows and glass enclosed terraces off the Living Areas lending itself to either entertaining or quiet relaxation. Situated at the edge of East Village and Lower East Side, 229 East 2nd Street boasts exceptional access to the New Museum, Bowery Hotel, Whole Foods, restaurants and endless entertainment. 421a Tax Abatement. Laundry room in the basement. BEAUTY and VALUE!!

Indeed!






No mention of the empty lot next door...or the fire station across the street (positives, in my estimation!)



There's much more to discuss about this block...with fancy conversions getting ready down the street...



...including the mysterious 209 E. Second St., which Curbed has noted.



As Andrew Roth pointed out in "Infamous Manhattan," the intersection of East Second Street and Avenue B "probably saw more heroin retailing than any other spot on Earth." Until Operation Pressure Point. Another day for that one, maybe.

Previously on EV Grieve:
229 E. Second St. sprouts a roof deck

229 E. Second St. sprouts a roof deck

Here's what 229 Second St. between Avenue B and Avenue C looked like two years ago...



And, slowly, a six-floor apartment building has grown in this spot. According to the DOB, the ground floor will be used for a community facility.

Wonder if the folks at the unnamed community facility will have access to the new roof deck that recently made an appearance...




And the view from Houston...




None of the apartments have shown up in any listings, as far as I'm aware.