This “gem” needs a bit of polish. The area and location are fantastic if you’re looking for the East Village experience, but at these prices, there are plenty of alternatives. While the layout is exactly what would be expected with an East Village apartment, the furnishings and decorations were wholly uninspired. The shower water pressure was strong and warm, so there’s that. Also, the apartment is street facing, and so there is the expected morning noise of garbage trucks, etc.