Refined Character in the Heart of Kips Bay
Distinctive, stylish, and rich with character, this rare triplex studio offers a polished take on classic New York City living. Thoughtfully designed across multiple levels, Apt 2F provides separation, scale, and architectural interestan exceptional find in a studio apartment.
A gracious entry foyer with a full wall of closets sets the tone, leading down a spiral staircase into a sun-filled living space highlighted by exposed brick, soaring ceilings, and a working fireplacea warm, unmistakably New York moment. Just a few steps below, the spacious dining and kitchen level creates effortless flow while maintaining clear definition between living areas. The renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and sleek glass tile accents, while the modern bathroom with a walk-in shower adds a clean, contemporary finish.
The apartment is set within a well-maintained, pet-friendly prewar co-op offering an elevator, same-floor laundry, and an attentive super. The building welcomes pied-a-terres, guarantors, and parents purchasing for their children.
Ideally located on a quiet, tree-lined street moments from Madison Square Park and Gramercy Park, you're surrounded by excellent restaurants, cafes, hospitals, and seamless transportation via the 6, N, R, and W trains. Neighborhood favorites like Eataly are close by, and its proximity to NYU Langone Health makes this home especially appealing to medical professionals and students.
Warm, inviting, and buzzing with characterthis is more than an apartment, it's a place to call home.
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160 E 26th St
New York, NY 10010
Apartment building
Studio-1 bed
Available units
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$3,495
Fees may apply
Studio, 1 ba
-- sqft
For rent - Unit 2F
Listing by: Douglas Elliman
What's special
Working fireplaceSpiral staircaseExposed brickRefined characterSoaring ceilingsQuiet tree-lined streetStainless steel appliances
Neighborhood: Kips Bay
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
/ 100
Rider's ParadiseBike Score®
/ 100
Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in New York
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ps 116 Mary Lindley MurrayGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Jhs 104 Simon BaruchGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NAAmerican Sign Language & English Secondary SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 160 E 26th St?
160 E 26th St has a walk score of 99, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 160 E 26th St?
160 E 26th St has a transit score of 100, it's a rider's paradise.
What schools are assigned to 160 E 26th St?
The schools assigned to 160 E 26th St include Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray, Jhs 104 Simon Baruch, and American Sign Language & English Secondary School.
What neighborhood is 160 E 26th St in?
160 E 26th St is in the Kips Bay neighborhood in New York, NY.







