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193 Second Avenue
Last updated on Nov 29, 2025

Onyx Court,
193 Second Avenue

193 Second Avenue is a six-story prewar cooperative in the East Village with 16 apartments featuring high ceilings and excellent light. The building offers amenities such as a live-in superintendent and bike room, with convenient access to Union Square and the Lower East Side.

193 Second Avenue Location Map

Overview of Onyx Court at 193 Second Avenue

Onyx Court, located at 193 Second Avenue in the East Village, is a six-story prewar cooperative building constructed in 1902. Designed by Harde & Short, the building features a beige-brick façade with an Art Nouveau-style cast-iron entrance. Originally housing professional actors from the nearby theaters, it was converted to a co-op in 1983 and comprises 16 apartments, each boasting high ceilings and excellent natural light.

Residents enjoy a range of amenities including a live-in superintendent, bike room, and storage space. The building is pet-friendly and features an elegant lobby adorned with original marble and a scenic mural. The apartments are characterized by their spacious layouts, with many units featuring decorative fireplaces, hardwood floors, and modern kitchens equipped with high-end appliances.

Notable former residents include Bernard Hermann, the composer known for his work on Alfred Hitchcock films. The building's prime location offers easy access to Union Square and a vibrant array of local shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, making it a desirable choice for those seeking a blend of historic charm and modern convenience.

Doorman
None
Type
Condo
Year Built
1900
Apartments
Floors
6
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Pre War
  • Intercom
  • Elevator
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Pros & Cons

  • Handsome building designed by Harde & Short
  • Good East Village location
  • Very attractive front door
  • Bicycle room
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Pets are allowed
  • Close to Union Square Park
  • Some fireplaces
  • Permits pets
  • Permits window air-conditoners
  • 5-step-up vestibule
  • No roof decfk
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

19
/44
Architecture
+
23
/36
Location
+
16
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
=
66
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

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