Property Overview and Location
2nd Ave is a student housing property located at New York, NY 10003, USA, in the East Village area of Manhattan. The building offers 5‑bedroom shared apartments and general apartment units. It sits at latitude 40.7272, longitude -73.9890, placing it roughly between Astor Place and St. Mark’s Place. The surrounding neighborhood is dense with restaurants, grocery stores (a Whole Foods is nearby), and fitness facilities. One resident, bleu gray, noted: “The building is far from main campus. There is a shelter two doors away.” No specific university affiliation is listed in the data, but the property historically has been used by NYU students (as referenced in the same review). The property currently carries a “not_available” tag, meaning it may not be actively leasing at this time.
The residence has a Google rating of 4.0 from 26 reviews. This moderate number of reviews suggests a niche property with a small but vocal resident base. The ratings from individual reviews in the data range from 2 to 3 stars, indicating mixed experiences.
Who This Residence Suits
2nd Ave is best suited for students who prioritise proximity to campus (assuming NYU is the primary university) and daily convenience over spacious living. The location places you within walking distance of the main NYU campus (though one reviewer called it “far from main campus,” the building is still in the same East Village/Greenwich Village area). The neighbourhood offers easy access to groceries, fitness centres, and public transit.
Residents who live in a studio or single room appear to have a more positive experience. Dominika Z wrote: “Nice layout and staff members. The rate is fair if you live in a studio/ single. It is close to campus/ fitness/ wholefood so life can be very convenient here.” This suggests that the common areas and staffing are acceptable, and the studio/single room price point may be reasonable relative to the market.
Students who do not mind thin walls and are willing to tolerate a certain level of noise from neighbours might also find the property liveable. The same reviewer noted that the walls are thin, which is less of an issue if you are not noise-sensitive. Additionally, the presence of a laundry facility, high‑speed wifi, and a smart TV are practical amenities that many student accommodations share.
Who Should Consider Alternatives
The property is less suitable for students seeking a double‑occupancy room. Jo P reported: “Rooms are horribly cramped if you’re going to live in a double. Did not have a pleasant experience. Had ant problems, weird smelling sink, smoke detector battery running out. Lived on the first floor and someone would inject drugs right in front of our window. The staff was fine but I didn’t feel like there was an effort…” This review raises multiple red flags: pest issues (ants), maintenance problems (smelly sink, dead smoke detector battery), and safety concerns (drug use outside window). Students expecting a clean, quiet, and secure environment should carefully weigh these complaints.
If you require thick walls or floor‑to‑ceiling soundproofing, 2nd Ave will likely disappoint. Dominika Z’s review stated “walls are so thin that you can even hear your neighbors talking. I assume that most stuffs you do can be heard.” For light sleepers or those who study at home, noise could be a serious distraction.
Students who want a residence close to main NYU campus rather than the East Village periphery may prefer a different location. Bleu gray explicitly mentioned the building is “far from main campus” and noted a shelter “two doors away.” While the shelter itself may not pose a problem, the overall block atmosphere could be uncomfortable for some. Prospective residents are advised to visit the street in person.
Finally, anyone seeking a property with active leasing should check current availability. The “not_available” tag suggests the unit inventory may be fully leased or the building is not accepting new applications at the moment.
What Residents Say (Verbatim Reviews)
Below are the three Google reviews provided in the data. They have been reproduced exactly as given, including any typographical errors or cut‑off sentences.
Dominika Z (3 stars):
“Nice layout and staff members. The rate is fair if you live in a studio/ single. It is close to campus/ fitness/ wholefood so life can be very convenient here. But the rooms are very tiny and walls are so thin that you can even hear your neighbors talking. I assume that most stuffs you do can be heard so count that to ”
Jo P (2 stars):
“Rooms are horribly cramped if you’re going to live in a double. Did not have a pleasant experience. Had ant problems, weird smelling sink, smoke detector battery running out. Lived on the first floor and someone would inject drugs right in front of our window. The staff was fine but I didn’t feel like there was an effo”
bleu gray (3 stars):
“This is a lease site residence for nyu. The resident hall director and assistant are very helpful. As is the RC manager. The building is far from main campus. There is a shelter two doors away. See for yourself. 🤔”
These reviews show a split between relatively positive comments on staff and location convenience versus serious negatives on room size, noise, cleanliness, and safety. No review gave 4 or 5 stars. The average of these three reviews is approximately 2.7, but the property’s overall Google rating is 4.0, meaning there may be other reviews not included that are more favourable. However, the three provided are the only ones we can directly cite.
Room Types and Price Positioning
The data lists unit types as “5b” (presumably a 5‑bedroom apartment) and “apartment” (likely studio or one‑bedroom). No specific price range is provided for 2nd Ave. The deposit is listed as $2,700 USD (indicative — confirm with the operator). For context, the city of New York’s starting price for student housing across all properties on the platform is $850/month (indicative — confirm with the operator). That $850 figure likely represents the lowest available price for a shared room or a small studio in outer boroughs. 2nd Ave, located in Manhattan’s East Village, would almost certainly cost significantly more. A deposit of $2,700 suggests a monthly rent well above the city’s floor — possibly in the $1,800–$2,500 range for a studio or single room, and around $1,200–$1,800 per person in a 5‑bedroom shared unit. These are estimates; no official rent figures are available.
Given the mixed reviews on room size, the 5‑bedroom option is particularly questionable. If double rooms are part of a 5‑bedroom layout, residents report cramped conditions. The single or studio option may offer a fairer value. Prospective tenants should ask the operator for exact floor plans and square footage.
Booking Timing and Availability
The property currently carries a “not_available” tag. This likely means that the building has no ready‑to‑move‑in units or is not accepting new leases at this time. The data does not include an “available from” date or a minimum lease term. If you are looking for housing in 2026 or 2027, you may need to contact the operator to ask if future availability exists. Typically, student housing in New York becomes available for the August/September academic year around March–June of the same year. Because 2nd Ave may be a smaller building, inventory can fill earlier. The “not_available” tag suggests that for the current cycle (possibly 2025–2026), the property is full. For the 2026–2027 academic year, it is worth checking back early.
Frequently Asked Questions
H3: What is the typical monthly rent for a studio or single at 2nd Ave?
The data does not include a min or max monthly price for this property. The only financial figure is a deposit of $2,700 (indicative — confirm with the operator). For comparison, the city’s lowest student housing price is $850/month (indicative — confirm with the operator). Given 2nd Ave’s Manhattan location, a studio or single likely rents for well above $1,500/month. You must confirm the exact rate with the operator.
H3: Is 2nd Ave currently open for new bookings?
No. The property is tagged as “not_available.” This indicates that as of the data date, there are no units open for lease. It is possible that the building will offer units in the future, but you should verify directly with the housing operator.
H3: How safe is the area around 2nd Ave?
Safety perceptions vary. One review mentioned a shelter two doors away and reported drug use outside a first‑floor window. Another reviewer noted the neighbourhood is convenient for shopping and fitness. No crime statistics are provided in the data. Students are advised to visit the block at different times of day and assess their own comfort level.
Sources & data date
All data used in this article is drawn from the housing listing “2nd Ave” (ID amber-1652808) and associated city‑level reference data, dated 2026-07. Prices, availability, and reviews are indicative and may change.
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