Alphabet City

New York, New York Homes for Sale

About Alphabet City

This trendy neighborhood within Manhattan’s East Village is known for being a laid-back artistic enclave. Named for its single-letter avenues, Avenues A, B, C, and D, the neighborhood is hip and creative as well as popular with creative communities who come together to create music, art, poetry, and more.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $365,000 to $11,995,000

Closed Prices: $330,000 to $4,500,000

Median Sale Price: $1,139,000

Average $ per sq ft: $1496

Association Fee Ranges:

Around Alphabet City

Most of the residences in Alphabet City are made up of condos and co-ops. Residences along the neighborhood’s northern and southern borders are closest to public transportation, perfect for those looking for an easy subway commute. Towards the neighborhood’s center, however, you get proximity to all of the amenities that Tompkins Square Park provides.

Alphabet City has a wide variety of restaurants and cafes for locals and tourists alike to enjoy. The area boasts a highly diverse range of cuisines including Latin American, French, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, and American. There’s a little taste of everything in Alphabet City, so your biggest challenge will be narrowing down your choices.

Students, artists, and families alike can be seen enjoying the many amenities that Alphabet City has to offer. From children playing in the park to poetry readings at a local cafe, Alphabet City has endless opportunities for those of all ages to explore. Whatever your creative passion may be, there’s a place for it in Alphabet City.

If you’re looking for a fun Friday night out, then you’re in the right place. Alphabet city has a multitude of trendy bars and clubs to enjoy with friends. You’ll find beer gardens, jazz lounges, trendy cocktail bars, and laid-back pubs all within walking or biking distance in Alphabet City.

Spend your Sundays enjoying the local park. One of its central landmarks, Tompkins Square Park, is a large outdoor space where members of the community gather to work out, play sports, relax, sunbathe, hold local festivals, and more. It’s the perfect place to socialize with neighbors while enjoying the natural beauty of the community.

The neighborhood has limited access to public transportation, with a stop on the L train being the only subway access within the neighborhood boundaries. However, the neighborhood is extremely walkable with easy access to both everyday essentials and fun attractions, so there is little need to go far. There are also several MTA bus routes in the area. For more subway access, an F train stop is located just outside of the neighborhood’s borders.

Locals Love

  • Tompkins Square Park
  • Trendy restaurants and nightlife options
  • Cultural attractions

Locals Don't Love

  • Rising real estate prices
  • Limited public transportation options
  • Limited street parking

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