Welcome to 3B, a truly special duplex residence. This elevator building is unique, artsy, and full of so much authentic New York City history. It's a tree-lined block with a neighborhood feel at the crossroads of the East Village, NoHo, and the Lower East Side.
The expansive living area features soaring 14-foot ceilings and dramatic, oversized windows that flood the space with natural light. Architectural details from the building's schoolhouse originssuch as built-in bookshelves and painted wooden wall panelslend timeless character and artistic distinction to the space.
On the first level, a private bedroom with a closet sits quietly at the rear of the apartment, which can be used for a number of other different purposes. Adjacent to it, a striking glass-enclosed green roomadorned with beautiful green mosaic tilesinvites you to create your own indoor garden retreat.
A hand-sculpted iron staircase leads to the upper level, where the spacious primary suite awaits. This tranquil bedroom offers ample room for storage and comfort, complemented by a large en-suite bathroom finished in soothing neutral tones of stone, tile, and nickel, with a soaking tub and natural light.
It is no exaggeration to say this is a one-of-a-kind space, with extremely generous living space and natural light, walking distance to so much of the best that downtown Manhattan has to offer.
Contact the listing agent for a private showing.
Apartment for rent
$11,500/mo
38 E 1st St #3B, New York, NY 10003
2beds
1,318sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Sat Nov 15 2025
-- Pets
Central air
-- Laundry
-- Parking
-- Heating
What's special
Dramatic oversized windowsNatural lightSoothing neutral tonesHand-sculpted iron staircaseArchitectural detailsPrivate bedroomTree-lined block
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Elevator, View
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,318 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Broker Exclusive, Fios Available, Package Receiving, View Type: Garden View
Details
- Parcel number: 0044300563B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $11,500+35.3%$9/sqft |
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| 2/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/15/2023 | Price change | $8,500-5.6%$6/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 11/13/2023 | Price change | $9,000-7.7%$7/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/31/2023 | Listed for rent | $9,750$7/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||

