170 Norfolk St

A compact, prewar five-story cooperative built in 1900 and set on a quiet, tree-lined block of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The property contains a small collection of light-filled two-bedroom and one-bedroom residences (13 units total) arranged across two connected buildings that share a landscaped central courtyard. Architecturally the buildings retain period character — exposed brick, high ceilings and hardwood floors are common — while many apartments show tasteful contemporary renovations to kitchens and baths. Interior amenities emphasize practical comfort: eat-in kitchens, defined dining areas, walk-in closets, ceiling fans and smoke-free units. Shared facilities include a basement laundry room, bike storage, video intercom/security upgrades and a well-maintained planted courtyard with benches, bike racks and barbecue stations. The co-op is financially stable with regular assessments noted in listings and allows pets, limited subletting, co-purchasing and pied-à-terre ownership; some units permit up to 80% financing. Street-level access is mostly via short flights of stairs (walk-ups) and service is light-touch: part-time super and self-managed common spaces rather than full-time concierge. The location delivers immediate neighborhood amenities — specialty grocers, markets, restaurants, parks and multiple subway lines within a few blocks — combining a quieter residential feel with downtown convenience.