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· Closed September 30, 2020

2 E 12th Street #2
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,495,000

2 E 12th Street #2

Greenwich Village, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10644329

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1900

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1900
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,467/mo
Neighborhood Greenwich Village
Floor 1 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 1 of 5
Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Fifth Avenue/University Place
Year Built 1900
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 569/7

Description

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Perfectly located just off Fifth Avenue in the Gold Coast of Greenwich Village, 2 East 12th Street is a five story 19th century brownstone cooperative. Residence 2 is a spacious two bedroom, two and a half bath encompassing the entire ground floor and featuring its own lush private garden oasis with a built in hot tub!


The home centers around a bright corner living room with a gas burning, copper clad fireplace. Three large west facing windows and a south facing bay window and french door, all overlook the serene, beautifully landscaped private backyard. A tranquil and lush stone pathway with foliage is just outside the door and bay window, and window boxes flank the three windows. Bluestone steps lead to an upper level of the garden which features a massive Ipe wood deck with a built-in banquette on one end and a sunken Japanese style cedar hot tub on the other - perfect for year round relaxing and entertaining. Other features of this private outdoor paradise include built-in planters, accent lighting, an irrigation system and a large cedar storage/potting shed for storing cushions and gardening tools.


The updated open kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances including a Liebherr refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher, a NuTone vented hood, and spacious granite countertop with four seat breakfast bar. Just off the kitchen is a charming dining area with french doors leading out to the side patio of the backyard.


This lovely turn of the century home also features two spacious bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms. One suite features a large walk in closet, built-ins, and a wood burning fireplace. The other large bedroom suite boasts a bay window facing 12th Street and an updated bathroom with classic tile and chrome finishes.


Other notable details of this extraordinary home include a proper entry foyer and adjacent powder room, Lutron light system, oak hardwood flooring throughout, recessed lighting, hot water radiator heating, through wall air conditioning in all rooms, security system, laundry in-building, and large basement storage room.


2 East 12th Street a well maintained and managed 5 story, 8 residence pet-friendly cooperative building in the heart of Greenwich Village, conveniently equidistant from both Washington Square and Union Square Parks. Just down the tree lined street are Gotham Bar + Grill, Strip House, Cinema Village and the Strand Bookstore. Whole Foods, the city's best farmers market, NYU, and Union Square Subway stops are all just a few blocks away.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area Fireplace

Exterior Features

Garden

Building Information

Stories 5
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,467/mo
Sale Price $2,495,000

Greenwich Village, or 'The Village,' remains the heart of New York’s creative history and intellectual life. Defined by its winding, non-grid streets and the iconic Washington Square Park, the neighborhood offers a unique sense of place. The real estate market is highly sought after, featuring some of the city's most beautiful historic townhouses, gold-coast cooperatives, and discreet luxury developments that maintain the area's low-rise charm.

Greenwich Village Live Market Data

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Active Listings

178

Median Asking Price

$1.54M

Median $/Sqft

$1,993

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

12

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

42

Median Sale Price

$1.64M

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2 E 12th Street #2, Greenwich Village, New York County • Near Fifth Avenue/University Place

MLS® ID: RLS10644329
First Listed: 1/26/2010
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 9/30/2020
Contract Date: 7/3/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Henry Hershkowitz

Listing Contact: (917) 686-3739

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