237 Eldridge St

A six-story, pre-war cooperative erected in 1900 on the Lower East Side, this walk-up property contains primarily one-bedroom layouts across its modest 40-unit footprint. Architectural character is traditional: high ceilings, exposed brick and original wood trim appear frequently in listings, together with hardwood plank floors and arched doorways in some homes. Individual apartments range from renovated move-in-ready units with modern kitchens and in-unit washer/dryers to estate-condition flats that invite full renovation; several layouts have been reconfigured to create two-bedrooms or large one-bedrooms with dining areas and eat-in kitchens. Common building life is low-key: no large exterior amenity program, but some residences include small private outdoor spaces under 60 sq ft, and the coop permits pets, bike storage and the possibility of a licensed roof deck. Operationally this is an HDFC co-op with defined income caps, low monthly maintenance, restrictions on investor purchases, and specific board requirements around primary residence and subletting timelines. The location is central to downtown Manhattan transit, one block from the F at Second Avenue and within easy reach of multiple other subway lines, Whole Foods, theaters, parks and a dense mix of dining and retail that define LES living.