55 Hester Street

55 Hester Street is an 11-story building offering choice pieces of New York real estate. This sleek and modern condo building is located in the Lower East Side between Hester Street and Essex Street. The Lower East Side is quickly becoming "the" place for trendy young professionals and artistic types.

The units at 55 Hester Street offer 1 or 2 bedrooms, and there are penthouse units as well. Select residences offer large private terraces where residents can relax with a good book, sunbathe, or just enjoy the stunning Lower East Side views. Views from the terrace include the sights of such iconic New York landmarks as the Chrysler Building and the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. The residences are sleek and stream-lined, but keep in mind that they pretty much have to be, since none of the units are larger than 810 square feet. Quality over quantity seems to be the motto at 55 Hester Street, there may not be a ton of square footage, but the residences do include oak hardwood flooring, oversized windows, stainless steel appliances, and self-controlled heating and cooling. The building does not offer a doorman, but there is a video intercom system in place in each residence.

There is hardly a better location for New York real estate than the Lower East Side. The area is quickly becoming the "go-to" area for the lively and youthful crowd. The art scene is booming in the area, with plenty of galleries nearby to peruse. The building is also in close proximity to colorful and lively China Town, where residents can enjoy exotic cuisine and karaoke and dance clubs. There are plenty of nearby options for dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment as well as public transportation.