500 Grand St

A mid-century cooperative apartment complex constructed in 1949 and rising 12 stories, this Hillman co-op collection mixes studio, one-bedroom and larger multi-bedroom floorplans across several residential wings. Exterior features include private gated parks, planted community gardens, a courtyard with a children's playground and assorted private outdoor spaces for select units. Interiors retain period character — parquet or hardwood floors, beamed high ceilings, arched entryways and windowed eat-in kitchens are common; many units also include generous foyer space and abundant closet storage. The property is elevator-served and smoke-free with building storage options and on-site staff including an on-site superintendent and management team. Resident amenities are broad: a 24/7 fitness center, laundry facilities, bike storage, a children’s playroom, indoor parking (fee-based) and additional storage (waitlist may apply). Policies accommodate co-purchase, gifting and pied-à-terre ownership; subletting is permitted after a holding period and subject to fees. Pet rules are restrictive with dog registration and a typical 35-pound weight limit. Located on Grand Street in the Lower East Side, the complex is steps from Essex Crossing retail, multiple subway lines (Delancey/Essex and East Broadway), bus routes and neighborhood parks, positioning it as a transit-rich, amenity-dense urban community.