Spacious Studio with Eastern Exposure Prime East Village, Doorman / Elevator Building
The Building 166 2nd Avenue
Welcome to 166 2nd Avenue, a distinguished 16story elevator building constructed in 1929, with 159 units in the heart of the East Village.
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Residents enjoy 24hour doorman service, laundry facilities in the building, a livein super, and a dedicated package room.
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The building is petfriendly and includes many of the modern conveniences New Yorkers expect.
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It's classified as a "D9 / Elevator Apartment" building, which allows for flexible rental configurations and is well-suited to both long-term residents and shorter term renters.
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Apartment Highlights
Step into this massive studio with eastern exposure, designed to capture morning light and city views. High ceilings and oversized windows create an open, airy ambiance.
Open floor plan: generous enough to accommodate a living area, dining table, and a full sleeping zone (bed, dressers, nightstands)
Renovated kitchen: elegant granite countertops paired with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and microwave
Modern bathroom: newly tiled, with a full laydown tub for relaxation
Abundant storage: multiple closets cleverly positioned throughout
Natural lighting: broad eastern windows afford light throughout the day
Additionally, many units in this building feature central air, hardwood floors, and city / skyline / garden views.
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(Check the specific unit for all included features.)
Building & Services
24hour Doorman
Elevator access to all floors
Laundry room on-site
Livein super & package room
Petfriendly policy
Gas included in rent (confirm with landlord for your specific unit)
Neighborhood & Transit
Located in the pulsating center of East Village, 166 2nd Avenue affords immediate access to the city's best dining, nightlife, shopping, and cultural scenes. It's just a short stroll to Tompkins Square Park and Stuyvesant Square.
For transit, you're minutes away from:
L trains at 1st Avenue (~0.21 mi)
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M / F / 6 / R / W at 8th StreetNYU (~0.31 mi)
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L / N / Q / R / W / 4 / 5 / 6 at 14th StreetUnion Square (~0.34 mi)
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Nearby favorites include The Smith, MUD, and dozens of local cafes, bars, and boutiques.
Apartment for rent
$4,200/mo
166 2nd Ave APT 14L, New York, NY 10003
Studio
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Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Fri Oct 10 2025
Cats, dogs OK
-- A/C
Shared laundry
-- Parking
-- Heating
What's special
Oversized windowsCentral airNatural lightingModern bathroomGarden viewsOpen floor planHigh ceilings
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Broker Exclusive, Fios Available, Gas included in rent, Live In Super, Package Receiving
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Gas
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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10/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,200+20% |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
7/29/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: StreetEasy | ||
7/13/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500+20.7% |
Source: StreetEasy | ||
5/16/2015 | Listing removed | $2,900 |
Source: Douglas Elliman #2108087 | ||
5/10/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,900+9.4% |
Source: Douglas Elliman #2108087 | ||
Neighborhood: East Village
There are 11 available units in this apartment building