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1-bedroom apartment for rent in East Village

32 E 2nd St APT 8, East Village, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10003

$4,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $5,744/mo

Size
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Available
Dec 1, 2026

About this home

Apartment for rent in East Village, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,500/mo. Built in 1900. Available from Dec 1, 2026.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

-Charming Renovated 1BR Flex 2BR at a Prime Location in East Village Historic District-

This 2nd-floor home is located on a quiet and beautiful street in the East Village (between Bowery and 2nd Ave). Situated in a prime location, the apartment balances a modern renovation with original historic charm. This home offers a versatile 1-bedroom layout that flexes into a 2-bedroom setup. Both bedrooms have an airy window. The layout captures sunlight from morning through mid-afternoon. It features a spacious living room and kitchen, providing plenty of space to live, work, and entertain. The unit will be delivered furnished with plenty of storage space.

You have unparalleled convenience right at your doorstep. WholeFoods is 2 blocks down. The East Village's renowned restaurants, bars, and cafes are steps away. When you want some green space, Tompkins Square Park is an easy 10-minute walk. Then there's Alber's Garden, a community space just 3 buildings down. It's a peaceful little outdoor escape right on our street. This highly central location offers easy access to SoHo, West Village, and Lower East Side for premier shopping and entertainment.

Commuting is effortless with the F train on Houston Street, the B, D, M, and 6 trains are all within a short walking distance. You are also just a 10-minute walk to the R and W trains, and a 15-minute walk to the L train.

- Green building: solar panel installed for energy saving - Japanese "Hand washing sink" on top of the toilet - Laundromat within 2 min walk - Pet friendly (case-by-case) - 1-year lease

Move in Due:

- 1st month rent - 1 month security deposit - $250 application fee / per applicant (non-refundable) - $500 move in/out fee (refundable) - $20 credit check fee / per applicant (non-refundable)

Open House: Saturday 10/31 1-2pm (by appointment only)

Description from Zillow, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade B, 80/100 · Complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 12 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
    • Full points: Lease length stated1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 2 amenities listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 310 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy15/15
    • Full points: 3 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1901, 28 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$9,020

First month $4,500, a one-month deposit $4,500 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Amenities

In the home

  • Furnished

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $4,500/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$4,500/mo
Oct 28, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$4,500/mo
Feb 12, 2018Sold · Zillow$590,000
Jan 4, 2013Sold · Zillow$420,000

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $4,500/mo, 18% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in East Village.

Median here
$5,458/mo
76 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,200–$6,238
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about East Village

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 2 AvF3 min walk
  • Bleecker St66 min walk
  • Broadway-Lafayette StB D F M8 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 1

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

28 units · 6 floors · built 1901

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

32 East 2 Street · BBL 1-00458-0032 · built 1901 · 28 units

Roofy building score 64/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
6 (A 0 · B 4 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$590,000 on Jan 29, 2026

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

2 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Zillow Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.