One South First

1 South 1st Street, NY 11249 4.9 ★ (183 reviews)

Rental building

Summary

One South First combines a Williamsburg waterfront setting with a 24-hour concierge, outdoor pool and extensive work and fitness spaces. Residents praise the staff, amenities and views. The waterfront offering comes at a premium, so the actual apartment’s outlook is central to comparing its price.

332 unitsBuilt 2019Managed by Two Trees Management

Reviews

Residents praise the doormen and the pool, gym and work spaces. The main practical criticism in a recent resident account concerns the shuttle app.

What residents praise

Helpful staff and a comfortable atmosphere

Residents describe approachable staff and a welcoming living environment, with particular praise for the front desk.

Work and fitness spaces residents use

The coworking areas, pool and gym feature strongly in positive accounts, giving residents useful facilities beyond their apartments.

What residents complain about

Check how the shuttle works

A recent resident likes the building but finds the shuttle app frustrating. Confirm the current timetable and booking process if you expect to rely on it.

Amenities

One South First is a 45-story Williamsburg waterfront tower with in-unit Bosch washer-dryers, central air and dishwashers standard, a 24-hour concierge with package room and cold storage, a 24-hour fitness club, an outdoor pool, two levels of decks, and resident storage. Parking is off-site.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Central air

Dishwasher

In the building

24-hour doorman

Elevator

Fitness center

Pool

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking

Not available

Package service

Resident storage^*

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Resident lounge and dining room · Billiards room · Media and entertainment room · Children's playroom · Pet grooming station · Bike storage

Location

One South First is located at 1 South 1st Street, New York, NY 11249. The Domino waterfront puts park space, river walks and Williamsburg dining close to home. Subway trips involve a walk inland, so compare that route with the appeal of living beside the water.

Transit Supermarkets Parks

Transit
14 min
Bedford AvL

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, with mold, noise and ventilation making up most reports. Dampness and airflow are useful things to check in the specific apartment.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

2.4 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.8 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

Condition

Citations

Status

Latest

Closed

Dec 2025

Date	Cited condition	Status
Dec 6, 2025	Plaster and paint repairs§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close
Dec 6, 2025	Plaster and paint repairs§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close
Dec 6, 2025	Plaster and paint repairs§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close

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Closed

Dec 2025

Date	Cited condition	Status
Dec 6, 2025	Water leaks, flow unspecified§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT WEST AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close
Dec 6, 2025	Water leaks, flow unspecified§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close
Dec 6, 2025	Water leaks, flow unspecified§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close

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Closed

Dec 2025

Date	Cited condition	Status
Dec 6, 2025	Broken / missing ventilation§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 43L, 43rd STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close
Dec 6, 2025	Broken / missing ventilation§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 43L, 43rd STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close

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Construction nearby

Project	Work type	Distance	Latest permit
	New building	750 ft	Jun 2026
Permitted work: general construction, mechanical systems, support of excavation.

Rent history

Recent one-bedroom asks have been roughly a third above the Williamsburg median, with studios also above the area. The view and shared amenities are important parts of that premium.

Typical rents

Studio

$4,685median / mo

+17% vs area

$4,445–$5,195

1 bed

$6,625median / mo

+33% vs area

$6,250–$7,595

2 beds

$9,295median / mo

$8,775–$10,695

Apartment	Range	Median rent	Median size
Studio	$4,445–$5,195	$4,685 +17% vs area	—
1 bed	$6,250–$7,595	$6,625 +33% vs area	—
2 beds	$8,775–$10,695	$9,295	—

Concessions

All Studio 1 bed 2 beds

6% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month.

6%of listings offered free rent

No free rent recorded: 94%(50 of 53)
0.5 months: 2%(1 of 53)
1 month: 4%(2 of 53)

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Compare another Domino rental with a courtyard and roof deck, weighing the actual apartment and shared facilities against One South First’s pool offering.

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A South Williamsburg waterfront alternative with rooftop pools and in-unit laundry; compare paid amenity access and the subway walk.

Availability

Listed now1 Could open soon7

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Days listed	Listing
#41L#41L	Studio	$4,750	—	Oct 1, 26	5	StreetEasy

How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 16 days on the market, versus 14 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. 28% left within a week, so move fast when you see an apartment you like.

Apartment	Beds	Last asking rent	Size (sq ft)	Last on market	Est. lease end	Listing
#40M#40M	Studio	$4,625	—	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#19B#19B	Studio	$4,750	—	~1 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#36Q#36Q	1 bed	$6,195	—	~2 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#PH1E#PH1E	Studio	$4,495	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#43Q#43Q	1 bed	$6,495	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#16D#16D	1 bed	$5,995	—	~2 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#38K#38K	2 beds	$9,815	—	~2 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy

Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $295/month on top of rent for electricity, internet and amenities. Cooking gas is included in rent. That includes an estimated $135/month for amenity access.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$110 Paid separately. Estimated $110/month. Cooking gasIncluded Source: Electricity and gas terms · Con Edison bill illustration	~$110
Internet Internet We estimate $50/month for a basic internet plan. Source: One South First listing · Verizon plans	~$50
Amenities Amenities Estimated $135/month for amenities ($1,620/year), based on a January 2026 listing. Source: One South First listing	~$135

Estimated monthly total

~$295

Also available: Pets ($30/month)

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application Application screening costs $20 per applicant. Source: One South First listing	$20/applicant
Security deposit Security deposit Refundable deposit equal to one month’s rent. Source: One South First listing	One month’s rent