This laid-back apartment is located in the hip neighbourhood of East Village. Just twelve minutes from the East River Park and a six-minute stroll to the 1st Avenue subway stop, this home has both nature and the city at its disposal. In this typical brick building (complete with the classic exterior metal stairs), it definitely has an East Village personality – there’s a café on the ground floor, a yoga studio further up, then the third floor is this cool and quirky flat. We love the exposed brickwork in the open-plan living room, bringing that quintessential New York apartment vibe. While it’s a fairly cosy space with understated furniture, the decor really offers a sense of what your host loves – music, books, bikes, and travel, to name a few. Take a good look at all the incredible trinkets that the host has lovingly collected over the years. Just like the apartment, the neighbourhood is full of eclectic hidden gems. You’ll find colourful street art, vibrant bars, delightful restaurants, and of course music venues. And if you want to explore a bit further, there’s a Citi Bike rental rack just half a block from home.