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SOLD FOR $700,000

· Closed July 30, 2018

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

$700,000

226 E 12TH Street #5B

East Village, Manhattan

VIRGINIA APTS

MLS® #RLS10016261

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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 $1,227/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

Enjoy tree top views over East 12th Street from this cheerful one-bedroom home at the crossroads of the East Village and Greenwich Village. A long entry foyer, perfect for art or photography display, leads to a bright and sunny living room with northern exposure that easily accommodates a dining area. The south-facing bedroom has good closet space and is pin-drop quiet. The windowed galley kitchen features stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, tile backsplash, and a long narrow breakfast bar to enjoy your morning espresso. The windowed bathroom boasts floor-to-ceiling tiles, brand new bathtub, and a large linen closet. Other features of this home include beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, track lighting, and thru-the-wall air-conditioning. 226 East 12th Street is located between Third and Second Avenues in a prewar elevator building with live-in superintendent and porter. An entrance canopy leads to a beautiful Art Deco lobby with terrazzo floors. A laundry room, bicycle room, and storage lockers are located in the basement. Perfectly located on a quiet tree-lined block of historic townhouses but surrounded by the energy of downtown. Easy access to transportation with N/Q/R/W and 4/5/6 trains all at nearby Union Square and the L train at Third and First Avenues. Pets, pied-a-terres, gifting, and parents buying for children permitted.

Building Information

Building VIRGINIA APTS
Total Units 82
Stories 10
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,227/mo
Original Price $725,000
Sale Price $700,000
Previous Price $725,000

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

93

Median Asking Price

$1.27M

Median $/Sqft

$1,731

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

6

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

7

Median Sale Price

$879K

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

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10016261
First Listed: 5/3/2018
Price Changed: 7/31/2018
Closed: 7/30/2018
Contract Date: 5/3/2018

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

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