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· Closed October 27, 2023

51 5th Avenue #16A
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51 5th Avenue #16A

Greenwich Village, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10912132

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Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,268/mo
Neighborhood Greenwich Village
Floor 16 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South,West facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1929)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 16 of 16
Exposure East,South,West
Pets Yes, CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1929
Structure Type HighRise
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 0569-0005-00051-000-000016A
Block/Lot 00569/0000

Description

Stunning 2BR/2BA + Full Dining Room in Mint Condition with Glorious Views This rarely available 2BR/2BA plus full dining room beauty showcases glorious views and classic pre-war details including beamed ceilings, cove moldings, hardwood floors with accented inlays and hung sash windows with six over six panels. Elegant and fully renovated, this corner apartment features a gracious living room with a wood burning fireplace and brilliant exposures west over the iconic Village landmarks of Fifth Avenue including the historic gothic revival First Presbyterian and beyond to the hills of New Jersey. An adjacent formal dining room has a large south facing casement window and comfortably accommodates a table for 8. The renovated kitchen boasts a sunny south facing window, black honed granite countertops, light maple custom cabinets with inset frosted glass panels, black slate-tiled floor and top of the line stainless appliances. There is also a laundry closet which contains a stacked Bosch washer and dryer and a door that opens directly to the service area/fire stair. The private quarters include 2 sun-filled corner bedrooms of equal size. Bedroom 1 is spacious enough to fit a king size bed, offers outlooks south as well as east via an oversized casement window, and includes 2 sizable closets. The renovated en-suite bathroom is windowed and features a classic pedestal sink, marble-tiled shower stall with a glass panel door, and marble-tiled floors and walls. Bedroom 2 benefits from dazzling views west and south, handsome Colonial style wood shutters for privacy, and two good-sized closets. Beside this bedroom is a hall bath, also with a window, renovated with classic white subway tile, marble-tiled floor, pedestal sink, standalone cabinet and marble-topped soaking tub with shower. The bedroom wing also has a large closet for linens and cleaning supplies. There is ample additional closet space and through wall air conditioning throughout. 51 Fifth is one of Lower Fifth Avenue’s premier, full service co-operatives built in 1929 and ideally located in the heart of Greenwich Village at East 12th Street. The building offers its residents an elegant lobby, full-time doorman, live-in resident manager, newly renovated gym, basement storage, a bike room and building laundry. Pied-a-terre’s, co-purchasing and gifting are allowed on a case-by-case basis. Pets are welcome.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Built In Features Crown Molding Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common On Floor Common Area In Unit Flooring: Hardwood

Building Information

Total Units 89
Stories 16
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,268/mo
Original Price $3,350,000
Sale Price $3,600,000
Previous Price $3,350,000

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

172

Median Asking Price

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,970

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

44

Median Sale Price

$1.60M

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51 5th Avenue #16A, Greenwich Village, New York County

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS10912132
First Listed: 10/26/2023
On Market: 5/11/2023
Price Changed: 10/26/2023
Closed: 10/27/2023
Contract Date: 4/27/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Elizabeth Goss

Listing Contact: (917) 270-5433

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