Life at 280 houston st in the Lower East Side

If you've spent any time wandering around the Lower East Side lately, you've probably walked right past 280 houston st and wondered what it's actually like to live inside that massive, modern glass structure. Known more formally as The Rollins, this building is a bit of a landmark in a neighborhood that's historically been defined by cramped tenements and narrow hallways. It's part of the whole Essex Crossing transformation, which basically flipped this corner of Manhattan on its head over the last few years. ...

May 21, 2026 · 7 min · Bagheri Dasilva