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SOLD FOR $615,000

· Closed October 2, 2013

226 E 12TH Street #5B
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$615,000

226 E 12TH Street #5B

East Village, Manhattan

VIRGINIA APTS

MLS® #RLS10002339

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,136/mo
Neighborhood East Village

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1928)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths null Full
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0467-0022-00226-000-000005B

Description

Lovely 1 bedroom with south and north exposures including delightful views of the historic facades and treetops of east 12th street. The galley windowed-kitchen is in prisitine condition with abundant custom cabinetry. The windowed bathroom has a large linen closet.The owner has spared no expense in making this a comfortable home. There are custom window treatments and the living room is wired for sound.The living/dining area has through-wall AC letting in all the light from the over-sized windows. The north facing bedroom is pin-drop quiet. The Virginia Apartments is a well-maintained pre-war Coop with very strong financials. 226 E.12th St. has a live-in super, two elevators,private storage bins, bicycle storage, and washer dryers in the basement. The handsome lobby with an aquarium is a real treat. Best of all it is located in one of the most convenient and exciting downtown locations . You are steps away from the Union Square transit hub, as well as the Whole Foods/Trader Joe's Combo! And nothing beats the restaurants and shopping of the Central and East Villages.

Building Information

Building VIRGINIA APTS
Total Units 82
Stories 10
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,136/mo
Original Price $625,000
Previous Price $625,000

The East Village remains New York’s epicenter of counter-culture and artistic expression. Known for its vibrant street life, community gardens, and legendary music venues, the neighborhood offers an energy unlike any other. The real estate market is characterized by historic tenement-style cooperatives, charming low-rise walk-ups, and a growing selection of modern boutique condominiums that offer luxury amenities in the heart of Downtown.

East Village Live Market Data

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Active Listings

92

Median Asking Price

$1.26M

Median $/Sqft

$1,744

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

6

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$879K

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226 E 12TH Street #5B, East Village, New York County • Near 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE

MLS® ID: RLS10002339
First Listed: 5/24/2013
Price Changed: 10/2/2013
Closed: 10/2/2013

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Stephen Brown

Listing Contact: (646) 250-0491

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