Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

7 Essex Street

The Lower East Side, historically gritty and low-rise, is seeing changes with the construction of luxury condominiums like the 11-story building at 7 Essex Street. This minimalist modern building, completed in 2004, offers loft-style apartments with high-end features and prices, contrasting sharply with the area's traditional tenements.

Recent Sales (7) $1,202 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (16)

Apt. 13

1 bed

1 bath

1,584 ft²

$2,250,000

$1,420

$2,295,000

Dec 3, 2025

Apt. 4

1 bed

1 bath

1,584 ft²

$2,110,000

$1,332

Oct 19, 2023

Apt. 8B

2 beds

2 baths

1,584 ft²

$2,100,000 -6.6%

$1,326

$2,249,000

Dec 14, 2022

Apt. 15

1 bed

1 bath

2,604 ft²

$3,350,000

$1,286

Dec 9, 2022

Apt. 11

1 bed

1 bath

1,584 ft²

$1,950,000

$1,231

Sep 19, 2022

Apt. 10

1 bed

1 bath

1,584 ft²

$1,795,000

$1,133

Sep 14, 2022

Apt. 16

2 beds

2 baths

1,320 ft²

$900,000

$682

Sep 8, 2022

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Overview of 7 Essex Street

7 Essex Street is a luxury condominium located in the vibrant Lower East Side of Manhattan, completed in 2004. This 11-story building features a minimalist modern design, standing out with its broad expanses of windows and a two-story limestone base. The building offers a total of 16 residences, with only two apartments per floor, ensuring a sense of privacy and exclusivity. Residents enjoy a common roof deck with expansive views of the city, including the Manhattan Bridge and Midtown skyline, as well as convenient access to nearby parks and recreational facilities, such as tennis and basketball courts across the street at Seward Park.

The apartments at 7 Essex Street are characterized by their spacious layouts, with floor-through designs that provide both eastern and western exposures. Common features include high ceilings ranging from 9 feet 8 inches to 10 feet 2 inches, oversized windows, and modern kitchens equipped with high-end appliances from brands like Sub-Zero and Miele. Notable units include two triplex townhouse apartments on the lower floors and penthouses that offer approximately 2,600 square feet of living space, complete with wood-burning fireplaces and expansive outdoor terraces.

The building has attracted notable residents, including model Ingrid Seynhaeve, and is situated in a neighborhood rich with cultural diversity and culinary offerings. With easy access to multiple subway lines, including the F, B, D, J, and Z, residents are well-connected to the rest of the city. The intimate nature of the building, combined with its modern amenities and prime location, makes 7 Essex Street a desirable choice for those seeking a contemporary urban lifestyle.

Doorman

None

Type

Condo

Year Built

2003

Apartments

16 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Lower East Side (Manhattan)

Min Down

10%

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Amenities

High-Rise
Post War
Rooftop Terrace
Elevator
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Bike Room
Terraces / Balconies

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at Essex and Canal 0.09 miles

at Norfolk and Delancey 0.28 miles

at Chrystie 0.29 miles

Pros & Cons

Directly across from renovated Seward Park
Between the Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges
On edge of Chinatown
High ceilings
Triplex garden apartments
Triplex penthouses have wood-burning fireplaces
Floor-through apartments with east and west exposures
Large apartments
Common roof deck
Neighborhood has good ethnic diversity
Half a block from "F" subway station
Very close to Canal Street and East Broadway at Straus Square
Top floors of luxury mid-rise tower have great views

No doorman
Pioneer luxury loft development in the area
Only a few local cafes so far
No garage
Deep in the Lower East Side
No sidewalk landscaping

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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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This "boutique" residence offers "exclusive" floor layouts with just two units per floor, featuring "loft-like" two-bedroom configurations. "Protected park views" from every unit make this an "enviable address" in an "ascending neighborhood" that's drawing increasing attention.

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Alternate Address

9 Essex Street

One Williamsburg Wharf

between South 11th Street & Division Avenue

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1 beds starting at $1,175,000
2 beds starting at $1,820,000
3 beds starting at $2,899,000

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