40 5TH Avenue #3B
MLS® #RLS10005053
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1929
Year Built
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Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1929)
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Description
Located in 40 Fifth Avenue, among the premier cooperative buildings of Greenwich Village's Gold Coast, awaits apartment 3-B, the former home and studio of world-renowned artist and author Maurice Sendak. This rarely available corner B-line two-bedroom, two-bath apartment boasts beautiful Northern and Eastern views, overlooking treetops and the First Presbyterian Church's immaculate grounds. The living room features a fireplace, grand picture windows, and artful built-ins. The windowed kitchen and formal dining room both overlook the building's landscaped private garden. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bath, and generous closet space may be found throughout the apartment. 40 Fifth Avenue, built in 1929, welcomes you home with a friendly white-glove 24 hour doorman service, and is the epitome of luxury living in any cooperative in the Greenwich Village.
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About Greenwich Village
View All Greenwich Village ListingsGreenwich 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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173
Median Asking Price
$1.50M
Median $/Sqft
$1,776
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
10
Price Reduced
26%
Sold (30 Days)
41
Median Sale Price
$1.80M
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