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3-bedroom apartment for sale in Lower East Side

309 E Houston St Apt 4E, Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10002

$749,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Lower East Side, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Asking price $749,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

MOTIVATED SELLER!!! Gut Renovated Three Bedroom Value at the Crossroads of the Lower East Side and East Village! Perfectly positioned on East Houston Street near Essex Street, this gut renovated three bedroom co-op places you at the center of Downtown Manhattan's most dynamic neighborhoods.The home offers a smart, efficient layout with wide plank hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a bright open living area designed for modern city living. The sleek kitchen features white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and a peninsula ideal for everyday living and entertaining. All three bedrooms feature pocket doors, a thoughtful design choice that maximizes usable square footage and flexibility. One bedroom is accented by exposed brick, adding authentic downtown character and warmth. Large windows throughout provide excellent natural light. The fully renovated bathroom showcases patterned tile flooring, a glass enclosed shower, modern vanity, and matte black fixtures, delivering a clean, timeless finish that is truly move in ready. Unbeatable location moments from Katz's Delicatessen, Essex Market, Trader Joe's, Target, Equinox, Tompkins Square Park, and some of the city's best dining, nightlife, and culture. Easy access to the B, D, F, M, and J trains. A true three bedroom offering real space, smart design, and exceptional value rarely found in Downtown Manhattan. The building is no longer in HDFC status and offers rare flexibility for Downtown Manhattan, including unlimited subletting after three years of ownership, financing with 20 percent down, and a flip tax equal to 10 percent of net profit.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 61/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos23/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details13/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 252 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 78% below similar homes in the borough3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1920, 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.

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Compared with the area

Asks $749,000, 78% below the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in Manhattan.

Median here
$3,325,000
515 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$2,100,000–$5,212,500
The middle half of listings

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0.4% of these listings have cut their price.

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • Delancey St-Essex StF M J Z7 min walk
  • 2 AvF9 min walk
  • BoweryJ Z14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 1

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The building

28 units · 6 floors · built 1920 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

309 East Houston Street · BBL 1-00350-0057 · built 1920 · 28 units

Roofy building score 35/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
25 (A 5 · B 17 · C 3)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$785,000 on Aug 3, 2026

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

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

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