55 Irving St, New Haven, CT 06511

Bright Top-Floor 1BR | West River | Walk to Yale St. Raphael | Parking Included | Available NOW

LISTING DESCRIPTION
Welcome home to one of New Haven's most... connected neighborhoods.
This sunny, top-floor 1-bedroom apartment sits in the heart of West River — a quiet, tree-lined residential community that puts you within walking distance of Yale New Haven Hospital's Saint Raphael Campus and just one mile from Yale's main York Street campus and Downtown New Haven. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a Yale affiliate, or simply looking for a well-located apartment with easy access to everything the city has to offer.

THE APARTMENT
Perched on the top floor of a charming, well-maintained historic multifamily on a quiet residential block, this 1-bedroom unit has been thoughtfully updated and is move-in ready.
Bright, open living area with abundant natural light
Generously sized bedroom with ample closet space
Full kitchen with modern appliances — ready for your cookware and style
Updated bathroom
Assigned off-street parking included — a rare find in New Haven

Lease term: 12 months preferred
Unit is available furnished or unfurnished and ready for you to make it your own.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD: WEST RIVER, NEW HAVEN
West River rests between Yale's campus in Downtown New Haven — less than 2 miles away — and the sandy banks of the waterway that gives the community its name. The neighborhood offers an urban-suburban mix with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and parks , while the residential streets remain peaceful and walkable.
For healthcare & university professionals: Yale New Haven Hospital's Saint Raphael Campus takes up several blocks of West River, and the main campus is only a mile away — making this one of the most sought-after locations for medical students, nurses, residents, and faculty who want to avoid a lengthy commute. The St. Raphael Campus is also the future home of New Haven's state-of-the-art Adams Neuroscience Center, expected to open in late 2026, reinforcing West River's status as the city's premier medical corridor.

Day-to-day convenience:
Stop & Shop on Whalley Avenue is less than a mile away for everyday grocery runs
Local neighborhood spots include Casa Bianca Pizza and corner delis popular for breakfast and lunch
Downtown New Haven's full restaurant, bar, and shopping scene — including Yale's Broadway and Audubon districts — is just over a mile away
Public bus lines nearby for car-free commuting

Green space & outdoor life:
Edgewood Park is minutes away — a beloved New Haven green space featuring walking trails, a duck pond, sports fields, a skate park, and a Sunday farmers market running May through October
The West River Riverwalk offers a scenic elevated trail above the river with views of West Rock Ridge and local wildlife
Five parks are within 2.2 miles, including Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park and Beaver Ponds Park
Commuter access:
Route 1 is less than a mile south, connecting directly to I-95 — with quicker highway access than you'd get from downtown
Downtown New Haven in ~6 minutes by car
Tweed New Haven Airport ~6 miles away
Metro-North to New York City: ~2 hours

LEASE TERMS & REQUIREMENTS
12-month lease
First month + security deposit required
Income verification required (over 3x monthly rent preferred)
Credit and background check required
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