Living in the East Village luxury rentals at EVGB means that you’re situated in the heart of one of Manhattan’s most foodie-friendly neighborhoods. From a quick slice of pizza to an evening of extravagantly prepared Indian food, the options are seemingly endless. But if you’re a more adventurous gastronome with a curious palate, make a reservation at this inventive, one-of-a-kind Mexican hot spot: The Black Ant.
New York City is undoubtedly one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the US. But with over a thousand miles of greenways, designated riding lanes, and an avid cycling community, NYC is also one of the most bike-friendly places to live and ride in the country too. When you reside in the East Village apartments at EVGB, you’re ideally situated to experience the entire city on two wheels.
Living at the East Village’s Greatest Building means tapping into a rich vein of New York history. From a small Dutch neighborhood centered around Stuyvesant Street to a home for waves of immigrants to the countercultural epicenter of mid-20th-century Manhattan, the area east of the Bowery has gone through many phases, and many pieces of its past are still vibrant locales to this day.
Summer is here, and there’s one thing on every apartment-hunter’s mind—outdoor space. These two words can put sheer delight into the heart of any New Yorker. In a city as energetic (and just plain jam-packed) as this one, it’s always a rare pleasure to have your own al fresco refuge for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying warm nights outside. When you reside at the luxury East Village apartments for rent at EVGB, this enviable outdoor space is easy to come by.
Summer in Downtown New York City is synonymous with Washington Square Park. Loaded with atmosphere and history, the park is a beautiful and natural respite from the city. Think of it as Downtown’s ultimate backyard, where the legends who have helped immortalize it have left their mark. It’s where the kids hung out in the movie “Kids.” It’s where Stanley Kubrick used to play chess, where Buddy Holly used to help local players with their guitar chords, and where Henry James set his novel “Washington Square,” about a young 19th century heiress. If it feels like every tree or spot beneath the famous arch has a story, that’s because it probably does.
The East Village is steeped in culture and legend, ranging from its days as a refuge for immigrants, its time as the center of the punk rock scene, and its current status as one of New York City’s most fashionable and enviable places to live. When you make your home in this iconic neighborhood, you have access to all of its history by just walking out the door of your East Village apartment at EVGB. Visit galleries where groundbreaking artists gathered — and still gather — today. Check out the restaurants that were frequented by the famous and infamous over the past century. Or, go on a venue-hopping tour, and see the former sites of vaunted musical hotspots, like CBGB (now a clothing store).
One of the pleasures of living in New York is being able to immerse yourself in the endless stream of the city’s cultural life: art, music, fine dining, and much more. Residents of the NYC rentals of EVGB are near the best of the East Village, from Tompkins Square Park to Michelin-star-rated restaurants to the Merchant’s House Museum — contained in one of the first landmarked buildings in Manhattan. This Greek Revival structure, built in 1832, is a perfectly preserved piece of the city’s history and architecture. The museum hosts exhibitions, lectures, and other events that explore life in New York City over the past century and a half.
In New York City, green spaces are a big part of the urban experience. The luxury East Village homes at EVGB have innumerable attractions—exquisite interiors, expansive indoor and outdoor amenities, and a neighborhood that combines convenience with chicness. As part of that extended neighborhood, the public parks at Tompkins Square, Union Square, Washington Square, and Madison Square provide green refuges and just the right dose of city energy and community.
This spring, bring the creative spark home to the East Village apartments at EVGB with online classes from the Cooper Union, one of the country’s most celebrated art schools. With online courses in drawing, collage, and painting, you can hone your artistic skills at the institution where architect Daniel Libeskind perfected his technique, sculptor Eva Hesse revolutionized her art form, and painters like Alex Katz and R.B. Kitaj made the first brushstrokes of oeuvres that would soon become part of the canon.
After an undeniably challenging year, the East Village is still the thriving, iconic neighborhood it has always been, thanks to dedicated locals and a sense of community found nowhere else in New York City. Bolstered by the efforts of the East Village Community Coalition, the area’s varied food scene and range of quirky one-off shops are still open despite restricted operations. For residents of the East Village’s Greatest Building who wake up each morning within walking distance of some of the city’s best food and shopping, we’ve provided a guide to local businesses (with current precautions in mind) that make the East Village one of the city’s greatest neighborhoods.
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