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This unit at 186 E. Second St. caught our eye… a listing for an "East Village micro loft."
Here are the details via Douglas Elliman:
This affordable space has high ceilings, large windows, exposed brick, hardwood floors and a large kitchen in excellent condition. Everything you could want in a loft at a fraction of the price! Conveniently located in the heart of the East Village with amazing restaurants and nightlife at your doorstep. 186 is a boutique building that’s well managed and has an incredible sense of community.
Here are more photos and the floor plan …
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… looks like the bed is tucked away under the floor of the raised living room…
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So less than 400 square feet of living space here between Avenue A and Avenue B ... the price is $300,000. (Streeteasy estimated the monthly payment at $2,173 — that's with 20 percent down.)
Looks like a cool enough space, though is a single step really considered a loft?