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166 First Ave

166 First Ave, New York, NY 10009

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$3,125 - $12,500 4 2

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PentHouse

$3,125 - $12,500
4 Beds, 2 Baths
1,050 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5
$3,125
1,050
6/1/26
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1930
  • 4 units / 5 stories

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Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Heating
  • High Ceilings
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Community Features

  • Roof Terrace

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Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable100 / 100

Transit

Exceptional public transit100 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable40 / 100

Bikeability

Exceptionally bikeable100 / 100

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Busy59 / 100

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Transit

Subway
1 min Drive
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1 min Drive
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Subway
4 min Drive
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Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Journal Square-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)
Hoboken-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)
Port Authority Trans-Hudson
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Journal Square-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)
Hoboken-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)
Port Authority Trans-Hudson
Airport
LaGuardia
20 min Drive
La Guardia
Airport
Newark Liberty International
24 min Drive
Newark Liberty International
Airport
John F Kennedy International
30 min Drive
John F. Kennedy International

Moving to East Village, New York, NY

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 166 First Ave proximity to Union Square South. Union Square South is 1 mile away.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, East Village is exceptional public transit. Within 2.2 miles of 166 First Ave, you’ll find 1 Avenue, Astor Place, and 3 Avenue.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 166 First Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.1 miles, including Tompkins Square Park, Merchant's House Museum, and Union Square Park.

Airports

Living in East Village provides easy access to LaGuardia, located just 21 minutes from 166 First Ave. Another nearby airport is Newark Liberty International, located 13.5 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

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Sara Curry Day School

Grades K-5

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George Jackson Academy

Grades K-8

Private

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Immaculate Conception School

Grades PK-8

Private

6 rating

East Side Community School

Grades 6-12

Public

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The Quad Preparatory School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

New York University

Walk: 9 min (0.5 mi)

School of Visual Arts

Drive: 4 min (1.1 mi)

Baruch College

Drive: 5 min (1.5 mi)

Yeshiva Univ., Beren

Drive: 6 min (1.7 mi)

About 166 First Ave

PRIVATE PENTHOUSE WITH EXCLUSIVE ROOFTOP

Rare East Village 4-Bedroom Penthouse featuring a massive, completely private rooftop (additional 575 sq ft on the roof) with direct staircase access from inside the apartment — exclusively for tenants of...
this unit and this unit only.

Available for move in June 1st.

Located on 1st Ave & 10th St, in the heart of the East Village — steps from Joe & Pat’s and directly across from Apollo Bagels.

This recently renovated penthouse offers an unusually spacious layout for the neighborhood and a true indoor-outdoor living experience that’s nearly impossible to find in the East Village.

Apartment Highlights:
• Private rooftop terrace with direct interior access — perfect for entertaining, dining, working outdoors, and summer nights at home
• Recently renovated throughout
• Heated bathroom floors
• In-unit washer and dryer
• Updated kitchen with new appliances, including wine cooler, ice maker/water dispenser, and garbage disposal
• Four well-proportioned bedrooms, each comfortably fitting a queen-size bed and desk (one slightly larger; no true master)
• High ceilings with an open, airy layout
• Brand-new A/C and heating units in every bedroom and the living room

Lease will be 12 months starting June 1st and through May of 2027. A rare opportunity to lock in a penthouse with private outdoor space.

Rent: $12,500/month total
˜ $3,125 per bedroom
Water included. Tenants pay electricity and internet.

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