Welcome to your new East Village dream home... A beautifully renovated studio / convertible one-bedroom co-op located just two blocks from Tompkins Square Park. Beautifully updated from top to bottom, this home impresses with tall ceilings, beautiful wide- plank flooring, and gorgeous exposed and painted brick walls. The massive yet incredibly practical open floor plan provides a generous footprint for living, dining, home office and sleeping areas. Arrive in the ground-floor, loft-like apartment and discover spacious living and dining areas surrounding a windowed alcove kitchen with sleek white cabinetry, exposed shelves, handsome countertops, subway tile backsplashes and a charming apron-front sink. Stainless steel appliances include a gas cooktop and a full-size refrigerator. Past the living area, you will find the king-size sleeping alcove alongside a roomy closet. A windowed bathroom with a rain shower stall, contemporary vanity and an in-unit washer-dryer completes this rare East Village gem. 527 East 12th Street is a 1901 pet-friendly building where residents enjoy a glorious rooftop deck and bike storage ($25 per year. No lithium batteries). Pets welcome! In this unbeatable location, you're surrounded by the quintessential East Village lifestyle anchored by historic Tompkins Square Park. Outstanding boutiques, restaurants and cocktail lounges line every block, while 14th Street offers a nearby Target and Trader Joe's. Enjoy fantastic waterfront outdoor space and recreation at sprawling East River Park, or head to Union Square to explore the city's largest year-round greenmarket. The L train a block away, N/Q/R/W and 4/5/6 trains run from Union Square, CitiBikes, the FDR, and excellent bus service including the 14th Street Busway put the rest of the city within easy reach. *Please note: This is a HDFC co-op building with income restrictions totaling 165% of area median income (AMI). Income caps are as follows: 1 Occupant $163,185 2 Occupants $186,450 3 Occupants $209,715 Showing by Appointment ** Some photos are virtually staged**