266 E Broadway

A mid-century cooperative complex on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, completed in 1960 and rising about 20 stories, Seward Park Cooperative consists primarily of one-bedroom and multi-bedroom residential units arranged around extensive shared grounds. The masonry buildings reflect straightforward postwar slab-and-tower construction with large banks of windows and many homes featuring private balconies or enclosed outdoor niches. Interiors commonly offer entry foyers, eat-in kitchens or dining areas, generous closets and parquet or wide-plank wood floors; many units have been renovated to include modern kitchens, marble or tiled baths, and in-unit washer/dryer installations permitted with co-op approval. Shared facilities are unusually broad for the neighborhood: gated courtyards and several acres of landscaped lawns and community gardens, two private playgrounds with water features, an indoor children’s playroom, a fitness center, community event rooms with kitchens, and shared workspaces. Building services emphasize full-time staffing—24-hour attended lobbies and on-site maintenance—and practical resident conveniences such as laundry rooms, bicycle and personal storage, on-site parking with valet/wait lists, and electric vehicle charging. Pet ownership, subletting, co-purchasing, gifting and guarantors are allowed subject to board approval and established fee/term policies. Located within walking distance of multiple subway lines and major bus routes, the co-op sits close to Essex Crossing amenities, neighborhood shops, markets and the East River parkland, supporting an urban lifestyle that balances residential green space with transit access and local retail.