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SOLD FOR $17,250,000

· Closed March 19, 2021

$17,250,000

$2,556 per sq ft

19 W 12TH Street #House

Greenwich Village, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10894395

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

5

Bedrooms

7.5

Baths

6,750

Sq. Ft.

1845

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 7 full, 3 half
Living Area 6,750 sq ft
Lot Size 2,663 sq ft
Year Built 1845
Neighborhood Greenwich Village
Floor 5 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Terrace

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 12
Baths 5 Full, 3 Half
Floor 5 of 5
View City
Exposure North,South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Year Built 1845
Living Area 6,750 sq ft
Lot Size 2,663 sq ft
Parcel # 0576-0052

Description

A meticulously restored 1845 Greek Revival elevator townhouse on one of the best blocks of Greenwich Village's landmark-protected Gold Coast. At 25' wide on a 106' lot, the 5 story house measures 6,750 sf with a 1,250 sf basement and 2,750 sf of beautifully landscaped gardens and terraces. With a rich architectural, social and cultural history, 19 West 12th Street has been home to luminaries in the fields of law, the performing arts and philanthropy. The light-flooded Parlor floor includes a gracious Entry, a well-proportioned Living Room and a Dining Room which overlooks a Terrace through a wall of French doors. A Wet-Bar and Powder Room complete this floor. Upstairs are 3 large Bedrooms, each with an en-suite travertine Bathroom and ample closets, a Library/Media Room, a Study, and a Powder Room. The Fifth floor boasts a dramatic sky-lit Master Bedroom Suite with ceilings rising to 15', an adjacent sky-lit Dressing Room and an oversized Master Bathroom finished in fine Calacatta marble. A Roof Garden enjoys expansive views of the southern city skyline. A gated Garden Entry opens onto a wide Hall lined with 8 floor-to-ceiling closets. A Staff/Guest suite with Kitchen and en-suite Bathroom, a Powder Room and a spectacular custom-designed Chef's Kitchen and Dining/Family Room complete this floor. The Kitchen, finished in rustic wide-planked flooring, is outfitted with a professional Wolf stove with grill, two Miele double ovens, warming drawers, and microwave, two Gaggeneu dishwashers, a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, wine cooler and 2 beverage drawers. A large Dining/Family Room overlooks the verdant 41' deep Garden, complete with a dining pergola, through a wall of French doors. A 1,250' Basement houses all mechanical systems and includes the Laundry Room, supplemental refrigeration, a wine cabinet and two large storage rooms. Mechanicals include McIntosh central air conditioning, and sophisticated media, lighting and security systems. In-person showings may now be scheduled weekday showings with 48 hours notice weekdays, from 10:00AM until 2:00PM.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden Garden Building Terrace Terrace

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Total Units 1
Stories 5

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

17

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

42

Median Sale Price

$1.62M

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19 W 12TH Street #House, Greenwich Village, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS10894395
First Listed: 5/25/2018
Price Changed: 3/31/2021
Closed: 3/19/2021
Contract Date: 5/25/2018

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Roberta Golubock

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