417 Grand St

A mid-century, 20-story cooperative in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, completed in 1960, that contains 26 residential units configured mainly as one- and two-bedroom homes. The exterior is typical of postwar urban residential blocks, set among landscaped courtyards and private gated parks that provide green space and play areas for residents. Interiors emphasize practical living: many units feature windowed eat-in kitchens, recessed lighting, storage closets and traditional layouts that can be opened up to create larger living-dining spaces. The property includes elevator service, a staffed lobby with 24-hour attendants, on-site management and maintenance, a secure keyed entry system and shared laundry facilities. Resident-focused common areas are robust for a building of this scale and include a community room with kitchen, a fitness center, a children’s playroom, bike storage, composting and a shared workspace. Many residences offer private outdoor spaces — balconies or terraces of varying sizes — and select homes present double exposures or corner views toward the East River and city skyline. Pet policies and board rules are cooperative-friendly: pets are permitted and the co-op allows gifting, guarantors and co-purchasing, with relatively low maintenance fees. The building sits steps from Essex Crossing, Trader Joe’s and multiple subway lines (F, J, M, Z), placing daily errands, markets, restaurants, cultural venues and transit within immediate walking distance.