SOLD FOR $19,750,000
Listed at $22,500,000 · Sold 12.2% below asking · Closed May 21, 2021
159 W 12th Street
MLS® #RLS10671475
Listing by The Corcoran Group
5
Bedrooms
6.5
Baths
5,700
Sq. Ft.
1841
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Outdoor Space: Terrace
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Climate Control: Central Air
Property Details
Description
Rare 1841 Greek Revival West Village Townhouse, rebuilt from the ground up offering a stunning 63-foot deep Parlor floor with mansion scaled-rooms, 11? ceilings and a new elliptic staircase through the upper floors. Exquisitely rebuilt, this 20.83?-wide triple mint townhouse features a gracious layout with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms with elevator access to all five floors with an additional FAR of 519 square feet available. Upon entering the vestibule and foyer one immediately experiences the splendid explosion of living space! An unexpected double living room opens into the beautiful corner 21?x 19? dining room with five windows and access to the perfectly 40-foot deep designed garden. The garden floor, with its own mud room entrance under the stoop, accesses the kitchen directly. Immaculately designed and maintained, the chef?s kitchen features two sinks, two dishwashers, 6 burner Viking cook-top, two Miele wall ovens, refrigeration, pantry closet, heated floors and every detail imaginable! The adjacent living room with fireplace allows for an intimate evening or a large gathering with ample space and double doors leading to the garden. In addition, there is the perfect guest bedroom suite on this floor. The Main Bedroom is an exquisite corner room with five windows, filled with light, dressing area and a beautifully appointed master bathroom. The south facing Library can easily become a fourth bedroom suite. The top floor offers two bedrooms suites and a 400 square foot terrace with open views. Abundant light and storage throughout the house. This special townhouse is complete with a game room, exercise room, powder room, wine storage for 500 bottles, a well-appointed laundry room, storage and mechanicals in the finished basement. State-of-the-art systems, plumbing, electric, AV, all house filtration. In perfectly move-in condition.
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About West Village
View All West Village ListingsThe West Village is a historic Manhattan neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets, brownstones, and hidden gardens. The area offers distinctive architectural character unique to this part of the city. The real estate market features historic 19th-century townhouses, cooperatives, and waterfront developments along the Hudson River.
West Village Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
130
Median Asking Price
$1.70M
Median $/Sqft
$2,475
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
7
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
23
Median Sale Price
$1.37M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 11:19 PM EST
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Location
159 W 12th Street, West Village, New York County • Near Seventh Avenue & Sixth Avenue
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Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Maria Pashby
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