Cortez Blu was built in 2006 by K. Hovnanian Homes. This 20 story, 67 unit complex sits on the corner of 8th Avenue and Ash Street, just outside of East Village. This building is unique in the fact that each floor only has five residences. This ensures the quiet and private lifestyle that people enjoy. Cortez Blu is a restricted access building allowing only residents to enter with a key-card. This complex offers one and two bedroom floor plans along with a luxurious penthouse. The one-bedroom residences range from 580-973 square feet. The two-bedroom residences are anywhere between 1,089-1,254 square feet, and the penthouse is 1,882 square feet with an expansive private terrace.