Ludlow St Between Delancey St and Rivington St

   

The standout feature on this block is the previously-mentioned SVA Ludlow Residence. However, since you can't really see the building from this block, its architecture isn't nearly as imposing. As an SVA alum myself, I've been curious what it's like living down here while attending classes up near Gramercy and Chelsea. I have very fond memories of living in their residence building on 23rd between 2nd and 3rd, but this neighborhood is an entirely different beast.

Walking down the street I found myself wondering which stores and restaurants the students most frequented. There's a bodega or two which seem ripe for underage shenanigans (not an accusation, just a pure guess on my part). The dorm is also amusingly close to the sex toy store Babeland.

The block isn't exactly a prime example of anything in particular…it's perfectly average. It's got the right feeling for the Lower East Side: Dark, evolving, and unimpressive.