Building One
- Designed by SHoP Architects & SLCE Architects
- 14-Stories
- Unique folded-aluminum facade
- Mixed-Use Space (residential, art gallery, bowling alley)
- Interior design by DXA Studios
- 55 Units
- Open layouts
- Fitness Center, Entertainment Lounge, Landscaped Roof
- Penthouses
- 1, 2, 3-bedrooms
- Downtown’s only bowling alley
- 12 vintage wood lanes
- Mid-century decor
- Full bar and kitchen
- Live Music
- 40,00 Sq. Ft. of Gallery Space
- Educational Facilities
- Lower East Side is a hub of arts and creativity for NYC
- New exhibits regularly
Building Two
- Handel Architects
- 25 Stories
- Multi-layered facade that reflects sunlight
- Mixed-Use Space (residential, two food markets, movie theater, urban farm)
- 195 Units
- Open Layouts
- Kokobo Greenscapes
- Fitness Center, Entertainment Lounge, Landscaped Roof
- Penthouses
- Studio, 1,2,3-Bedrooms Available
- Luxury Rentals
- State-of-the-art theaters with the latest movie technology
- 14-screen theater
- Reclining seats, a cocktail bar and various concessions
- Historic market serving as a gateway to NYC’s rich culture since 1888
- Lower East Side staple for fresh, quality and affordable food
- 35+ food and grocery vendors
- New home is now 37,000 Sq. Ft.
- Spanning 3 city blocks via sub-street tunnels
- +150 Food, Art, and Music Vendors (
- 150,00 Sq. Ft.
- Event Space
Building Three
- CetraRuddy Architects
- 14 Stories
- Mixed-Use Space (residential, office space, food market, green space)
- Landscape architecture by Future Green
- Opening Early 2021
- Luxury Condominium
- 83 Units
- Studio, 1,2,3-Bedrooms and Penthouses Available
- Direct Access to The Market Line and Broome St. Gardens
- 174,000 RSF. of class A office space
- Four floors
- 2,231 RSF roof terrace
- Views of the Lower East Side and the Williamsburg Bridge
- Access to The Market Line, Retail, and Broome St. Gardens
- Spanning 3 city blocks via sub-street tunnels (once complete)
- +150 Food, Art, and Music Vendors (once complete)
- 150,00 Sq. Ft. (once complete)
- Event Space
Building Four
- Designed by Handel Architects
- Future Green Landscape Architects
- 25 Stories
- Mixed-Use Space (residential, office, retail, public green space, food market)
- Opening Summer/Fall 2020
- 263 Total Units
- Studios, 1, 2, 3-bedrooms
- Landscaped Terraces (6th and 25th Floors)
- Original artwork throughout
- 178,000 RSF. of class A office space
- Four floors
- 3,456 RSF roof terrace
- Views of the Lower East Side and the Williamsburg Bridge
- Access to The Market Line and Retail
- Spanning 3 city blocks via sub-street tunnels (once complete)
- +150 Food, Art, and Music Vendors (once complete)
- 150,00 Sq. Ft. (once complete)
- Event Space
Building Five
- Beyer Blinder Belle Architects
- 15 Stories
- West8 Landscape Architecture
- Features original mural by ASVP Studio
- 211 Units
- Studios, 1, 2, 3 – bedrooms
- Lobby concierge, outdoor terraces, lounge, fitness center
- Plaza with playground designed by West8 Architects
- Access to Target and Trader Joe’s
- Retail giant offering home goods, clothing, electronics, etc.
- Entrance on street level
- Large variety of grocery and specialty items
- Entrance on street level
Building Six
- Dattner Architects
- 15 Stories
- Multi-Use space (residential, retail, community programs)
- 55+ Rental Apartments
- Rooftop Gardens
- Senior-Oriented Support Programs
- Easy access to NYU Langone
- Permanent leasing office location for all Essex Crossing developments
- Located on 6th floor
- Deeply rooted community organization for over 100 years
- Lead community partner at Essex Crossing
- Seniors oriented programming and services
- Resources for merchants, property owners, & residents of LES
- Not for profit economic and community organization
- 4th floor
- Providing quality education within a safe and nurturing environment
- Aims to inspire, educate, and involve families in all domains of their child’s learning
- The Joan H. and Preston Robert Tisch Center
- 55,000 Sq. Ft. multi-specialty facility
- Over 30 exam rooms
- 4 operating rooms dedicated to orthopedic surgery
- Features spine surgery and rheumatology services
- Physical medicine, rehab services
- Podiatry care center
- Women’s sports medicine center
- The friendliest cycling community
- Hilltop’s 5th location, now open in Essex Crossing
- Shop with in-store inventory, as well as warehouse
- Offer home delivery
- Repairs available in store
242 Broome street
Visit WebsiteYou’ll recognize this 14-story building for its striking faceted facade. Apartments are characterized by gracious proportions and open-plan layouts, and the building also has its own fitness center, entertainment lounge, children’s playroom, and a landscaped rooftop garden.
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The Gutter Bowling Alley
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The Essex
115 DELANCEY STREET
Visit WebsiteLocated between Essex and Norfolk streets, this landmark 25-story building will offer apartments in a range of sizes, as well as office, entertainment and retail space on the lower levels, including a cinema and a multi-level shopping destination that will connect to the new Essex Street Market.
Essex Market
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The Essex: The Market Line
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Regal Cinemas
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One Essex Crossing
Visit WebsiteThis 14 story building will house 83 residential units with a below ground marketplace called the Market Line, shops at street level, offices on levels two through five, as well as shared terraces and a landscaped public garden on the mezzanine level above the market.
The artisan
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The Market Line
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The Artisan
Visit WebsiteResidential, retail and office space will converge in this 25-story building, with a marketplace below ground called the Market Line, shops at street level, offices on levels two through five, and approximately 263 apartments above this, as well as shared terraces and a landscaped public garden on the mezzanine level above the market.
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The Market Line
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The Rollins
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- Retail giant offering home goods, clothing, electronics, etc.
- Entrance on street level
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Frances Golding Senior Apartments
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NYU Langone Health Langone Joan H. & Preston Robert Tisch Center
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Hilltop Bicycle
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Grand St. Settlement Community Center
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Balvanera
152 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteThe first project of Argentine Chef Fernando Navas, Balvanera represents the cuisine and spirit of Buenos Aires – porteña cuisine with influences from the dynamic regions of Argentina.
Barrio Chino
253 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteJust a few blocks from Essex Crossing on Broome Street is Barrio Chino. A cozy Mexican restaurant with rustic Asian-accented decor serving classic Mexican fare with a long list of delicious tequilas.
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Cafe Medi
107 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
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Casa Mezcal
86 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteThis restaurant specializes in food from the southern Mexican region of Oaxaca, and is also the home for Los Amantes – the high-class mezcal brand started by restaurant owners Guillermo Olguin and Ignacio Carballido. Understandably, they pride themselves on serving the best mezcal drinks in New York City, and who are we to argue?
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Dudley’s
85 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteDudley’s serves cocktails and seasonal dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner that focus on unexpected but complementary flavors, all made with the finest ingredients – think burrata with pear and crushed pistachio, fries with truffled aioli, and crab linguine with chili, garlic, lemon and pangratto (grated bread).
Excuse My French
96 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteTucked away on Orchard Street descend into an old school Parisian-inspired bistro. Excuse My French serves up specialty cocktails & European small plates so good you may find it hard to hold back the expletives.
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Formaggio Kitchen
120 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteFormaggio Kitchen founders Ihsan and Valerie Gurdal are passionate about cheese, and everything that goes with it, travelling throughout the US and Europe to source the best products, as well as jams, honeys, mustards, vinegars, olive oils and cured meats. Many of the cheeses are hand-made and aged by some of the world’s most respected affineurs (cheese agers).
Gaia Italian Cafè
251 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteWhen you visit Gaia Italian Cafè, you’re in for a treat. We hope you are ready to enjoy an experience of purely authentic Italian cuisine that is not complicated nor pretentious, but simple and delicious, made with the love and passion of Milano, Italy!
Il Labortorio Del Gelato
188 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteDedicated to producing the very finest ice cream and sorbet, il laboratorio del gelato opened in August 2002 on Orchard Street in Lower Manhattan. With a growing list of almost 200 flavors, il laboratorio del gelato was born with the idea, as the name suggests, of being a custom “lab”, where chefs and caterers are encouraged and welcomed to work with to develop unique flavors for their individual menus.
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Ivan Ramen
25 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteChef Ivan Orkin describes himself as a “Jewish kid from Long Island”, and also has big love for all things Japan – so much so that he moved to Tokyo and opened a ramen shop in 2007, which became one of the city’s top noodle destinations (quite a feat for a foreigner). Now he has returned to bring Ivan Ramen to New York. Slurp and enjoy.
Kat’z Delicatessen
205 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteEstablish in 1888, Katz’s Delicatessen began as a small neighborhood deli on Ludlow street. As the Lower East side transformed to the migration hub, Katz’s grew to be the neighborhood classic gathering spot. Friday nights were particularly popular as locals gathered to enjoy Franks and Beans. Now Katz’s is visited by thousands of NYC travelers who come to dine in the deli every year. We suggest you savor the pastrami!
Pig & Khao
68 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteThis Filipino-Thai fusion restaurant is not to be missed. Chef Leah Cohen has struck a chord with her adventurous and inventive dishes. Since opening their doors in 2012, Pig & Khao has quickly become one of the most beloved restaurants in the Lower East Side.
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston St, New York, NY
Visit WebsiteFounded over 100 years ago, the original Russ & Daughters shop began as push cart by Joel Russ who’s original goal was to cater to the needs of Polish and Jewish immigrants. He later purchased a storefront, and named it Russ & Daughters, to give his family a partner role. Still family operated, the business is known for smoked salmon and bagels. To cater to customers who typically waited in long lines, the business opened up a cafe 3 years ago, which houses all of the store’s classic dishes.
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SEL RROSE
1 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteFind a pocket of Paris in this Lower East Side cocktail and oyster bar, which is named after Rrose Sélavey – the female alter-ego of Marcel Duchamp. The interior is inspired by the moody romance of the French capital in the early 20th century, and the menu has daily fresh oysters, a full raw bar, and French-focused plates and cocktails.
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Soft Swerve
85B Allen St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteSoft Swerve is not your regular soft serve destination–they offer unique flavor bases such as matcha green tea, black sesame, ube (purple yam), and of course the classic vanilla. That’s just the start with mouthwatering ‘Swerve Specials’ including the locally named Woodside (Ube Purple Yam Ice Cream, Toasted Coconut, Mochi) and Division Street (Black Sesame Ice Cream, Reese’s Puffs, Mochi, Chocolate Drizzle)
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteSweet Chick lives by three simple rules: great food, a cool vibe, and interesting cocktails at a great price. Along with some of the best fried chicken and waffles in New York City, they serve what they like to call American cuisine with a Southern accent: rustic but modern American comfort food and twists on classic dishes and cocktails, plus home-baked desserts that will make you feel like a kid again.
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Top Hops
94 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteLike Beer? You’ll love Top Hops, which is described as “a celebration of beer, and the good people who brew it”. It is a shop and tasting bar for craft and import beers, and also a cultural center, hosting a range of educational events, book signings, brewmaster visits and food pairings.
Trapizzino
144 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteTrapizzino was invented in 2008 by one of Rome’s most famous pizza legends, Stefano Callegari. He wanted to come up with a new way to serve classic dishes of the cucina romana, something that would make it fast to eat what is slow to cook.
Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery
137 E. Houston St., New York, NY
Visit WebsiteThis cherished and tattered relic has been in the same Lower East Side spot since 1910 and was a pushcart before that. Proprietor Alex Wolfson, a Ukrainian immigrant, is a descendant of founder Yonah Schimmel, who helped popularize the Eastern European–inspired knish, thanks to his wife’s recipe. The enormous potato specimen is the top seller, steamed in a microwave and livened up with spicy brown mustard.
7115 by Szeki
157 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteA design studio with a mission to craft clever garments that become the most hard-working pieces in your closet for years to come. In 2010, 7115 was founded by designer Szeki Chan. After years of living in the bustling city of New York, Szeki set out to make the search for high-quality and functional basics more effortless.
Aedes Perfumery
16A Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteFor over 25 years, Aedes Perfumery has been the Lower East Side’s go-to destination for fine fragrances, candles, and bath & body products. Many of which come imported from Europe.
Assembly New York
170 Ludlow St, New York, NY
Visit WebsiteFounded by former gallerist Greg Armas in 2008 and 2015, Assembly New York & Los Angeles are forward thinking retail environments with an eponymous modern RTW collection for men & women. In addition to their own label, Assembly New York focuses on international and otherwise independent designers who maintain an emphasis on craft and design as an ethos, regardless of trend. Select archival vintage & art d’objet are interwoven through the collections to form modern narratives.
Bluestockings
172 Allen St, New York, NY
Visit WebsiteBluestockings is a volunteer-powered and collectively-owned radical bookstore, fair trade cafe, and activist center in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. They carry over 6,000 titles on topics such as feminism, queer and gender studies, global capitalism, climate & environment, political theory, police and prisons, race and black studies, radical education, plus many more! They host readings, workshops, performances, discussions and films almost every night.
BonBon NYC
130 Allen St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteBonBon is a Swedish pick and mix candy & ice cream store in the Lower East Side. They have a wide variety of sour candies, gummies, licorice, chocolates, and more. Willy Wonka wishes he had candy this good!
CW Pencil
15 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteCW Pencil Enterprise was founded online in November 2014 by Caroline Weaver, amateur pencil collector and lifelong pencil lover. Our NYC store was opened shortly after in March 2015. It’s our job to dig up the stories and origins of these objects and make them accessible to those who appreciate them for their functionality, beauty and history as much as we do. As simple as it may be, the pencil is something which despite advances in technology will never become obsolete. Whatever you may use them for, we want to make sure that you can have any pencil your heart, hand, or collection desires.
Economy Candy
108 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteStop by Economy Candy to stock up on your favorites of our 2,000+ items, including chocolate covered graham crackers (with and without jelly), chocolate covered pretzels, jelly rings, bags of gummies, or that candy bar you just can’t find anywhere else.
Edith Machinist
104 Rivington St., New York, NY
Visit WebsiteIf you’re wondering where all of the Lower East Side girls get their gorgeous Jane Birkin-esque style, here’s the answer: Edith Machinist. Supercool vintage dresses, handbags and shoes (all well kept and in impeccable condition) are arranged by color at this store, with selections from the 1940s to the 1980s. Forgotten labels mix with vintage designer finds, including classic Chanel and early Marc Jacobs.
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Essex Street Market
120 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteEssex Street Market is a one-stop culinary shop, where you can find some of the city’s best independent businesses. It began in 1940 as a new home for the Lower East Side’s pushcart vendors, and has since become a must-visit foodie stop, selling everything from artisanal pastries to freshly caught fish.
FLOWER GIRL
245 Eldridge St, New York, NY
Visit WebsiteSince 2004 flower girl has been bringing lush and whimsical arrangements with a distinct edge to new york city. native new yorker Denise Porcaro founded flower girl over ten years ago, having come from a background in production design for film. flower girl arrangements always focus on what is available seasonally — flowers that evoke the vibrancy and changing seasons of New York City.
Reformation
156 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteBeing naked is the #1 most sustainable option. Reformation is #2. Eco friendly dresses, jumpsuits, two pieces, tops, bottoms, wedding dresses, tees etc.
The Sill
84 Hester St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteThis simple idea was the seed for what would become The Sill: a modern plant destination for the modern plant lover. Plants make us happier, healthier, more efficient and boost our creativity. They even clean the air we breathe. But all our modern city-living has us indoors a lot. So we thought: why not bring the outdoors in? We think everyone deserves to have their own personal plant oasis.
Top Hat
245 Broome St, New York, NY
Visit WebsiteWorld traveler Nina Allen’s collection of whimsical trinkets, originally only available through her wholesale company, can now be obtained at her cozy Lower East Side store. Between poplar wood walls and glass cases, Allen displays discoveries from Europe, Scandinavia, Japan, Korea, Morocco, and India.
Tuza Jewelry
81 Hester St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteTuza is a Mexican brand based out of New York and Mexico City. From the beginning, it has worked tirelessly to go against the grain and be a part of the female empowerment movement by creating a community. The world is our demographic and through out the last four years within the industry Founder and Creative Director, Suzzan Atala has started to expand into other realms of design such as handbags and clothing.
Zarin Fabrics
69 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteZarin Fabrics is the largest resource of discounted designer fabrics in New York City and the surrounding tri-state area. Established in 1936, this third generation family-owned business is a three-floor fabric wonderland stocked with thousands of bolts of upholstery and drapery fabrics.
Angel Orensanz Foundation
172 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteThe Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Arts was established in 1992 as an artistic and cultural resource open to artists, writers, thinkers and leaders from all over the world, and to the community around us.
Arlene’s Grocery
95 Stanton St., New York, NY
Visit WebsiteDespite its name, Arlene’s Grocery has nothing to do with food—at least not anymore. In 1995, the former bodega and neighboring butcher was transformed into this bar and music venue that helped forge the thriving music scene on the Lower East Side. Known for booking bands like The Strokes before anyone had heard of them, Arlene’s continues to take risks on everything from singer/songwriters and country music to edgy hard rock groups.
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteThe brightest stars from the cutting edge of contemporary music (think college radio, not radio radio) are the Bowery Ballroom’s bread and butter—the high percentage of sold-out shows at this venue confirms that it’s the place to hear what’s happening. Bars on all three floors keep things buzzing before, during and after sets; this place feels so familiar it’s hard to believe it hasn’t always been here. Get tickets early, bring earplugs and stay all night.
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Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center
107 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteThe Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center Inc. (The Clemente) is a Puerto Rican/Latino cultural institution that has demonstrated a broad-minded cultural vision and a collaborative philosophy.
Lesley Heller Workspace
54 Orchard St, New York, NY
Visit WebsiteLesley Heller Workspace is a contemporary art gallery in New York’s Lower East Side which primarily highlights the work of early and mid-career artists. The gallery opened in 2010 with a unique program of concurrent solo and guest curated exhibitions within two separate spaces in the gallery.
Metrograph
7 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteMetrograph is a unique experience of seeing prestigious films; of stepping into a special, curated world of cinema, a world of hospitality harkening back to the great New York movie theaters of the 1920s, as well as the Commissaries of the Hollywood Studio back lots, a world inhabited by movie professionals screening their work, taking meetings, watching films. It’s the ultimate place for movie enthusiasts.
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The New Allen
Allen St Corridor
Visit WebsiteNot a lot comes for free in New York City, but street art? The Lower East Side has that covered. The New Allen is an art foundation created by Franco Noriega and Milan Kelez of the restaurant Baby Brasa, established to unite a collective of graffiti artists and muralists who are transforming Allen Street into a must-visit street-art gallery.
Piano’s
158 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Visit WebsiteGreat mix of live bands and DJs in a space that’s a former piano store.
Tenement Museum
Visit WebsiteThe Tenement Museum preserves and interprets the history of immigration through the personal experiences of the generations of newcomers who settled in and built lives on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, America’s iconic immigrant neighborhood.
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