Welcome home to the peaceful and charming West Village. Whether you're seeking a pied-à-terre, first apartment, or place to retire, 352 West 12th Street #1A is the jewel-box apartment you've been searching for.
Soaring ten-foot ceilings and seven-foot arched windows give this first-floor unit an airy grandiosity unrivaled by other apartments of comparable size. Brand new central air conditioning, wide-plank white oak floors, all-new electrical, new appliances including a 12 cubic foot Whirlpool refrigerator and two Rejuvenation Falcon ceiling fans ensure modern comfort and maximum ease.
The apartment features a brand-new spacious Carrara marble bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower, a walk-in closet with custom built-in shelving, two decorative fireplaces, original pocket window shutters, elegant millwork, and a curved plaster wall, each accentuating the historic details of this refined 1875 home. Dishwashers and washer/dryers are allowed with board approval and are already accommodated in the unit's electrical panel. You'll feel like you're walking into your own townhouse, as the unit is just a few steps up off the leafy, picturesque cobblestone street with step-free access to the building's private garden, lusciously landscaped with arched brick walls, ivy, and plentiful seating. Cats are welcome.
The building boasts a new roof in excellent condition and a brand-new electric heating and cooling system, offering whisper-quiet central air conditioning and heating to all units, which, along with the water, is included in the remarkably low monthly maintenance. Generously sized basement storage is available for a low monthly fee to ensure your bicycles, skis, and golf clubs are always close at hand.
This well-managed coop is financially sound with a generous sublet policy. Priced competitively, this listing will not last long.Situated in the coveted landmarked Greenwich Village historic district and the southern edge of the uber-chic meatpacking district, New York's best cafes, shopping, and transit are all at your fingertips, while the building itself is nestled on a pin-drop quiet one-way cobblestone residential street.
When you're not dining al fresco in the garden, you'll want to take advantage of the Hudson River Greenway just a block away, with breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and piers, paths, and playgrounds for walking, running, and cycling. Three gourmet grocery stores are conveniently located on neighboring blocks.
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Known for its high-end shopping on Bleecker Street, the elegant brownstones dating back to colonial times that have been depicted in films and television, the abundance of cafes, and its celebrity residents, the West Village neighborhood is what springs to mind when you think of the essence of New York City. This is a neighborhood where the pace of life is less hurried, and harried, than in other neighborhoods, exuding an understated elegance and naturally beautiful sophistication and charm.
The West Village has something to offer everyone, whether your taste runs to designer goods and trend-setting restaurants, or you are happier browsing thrift stores and whiling away the hours in conversation with friends at a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop. There are public green spaces dotted throughout this neighborhood, where you can stop and commune with nature, or grab a bite to eat from a local deli or cafe and have a picnic. The Hudson River Park offers recreational opportunities and events for all ages.
There is a tradition of bohemian non-conformity attached to the West Village. Even the intimate, tree-lined, and sometimes cobblestoned, streets refuse to conform to the grid layout of the rest of Manhattan. Activism and social consciousness have always been hallmarks of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is diverse and accepting of all. You will find artistic venues and experimental theater, together with a broad spectrum of bars, including speakeasies, and restaurants featuring myriad cuisines.
The West Village is primarily residential, conspicuously lacking the high-rise office buildings that characterize other neighborhoods. This lends an air of quiet sophistication during the day. At night, the area becomes more lively, as residents frequent their favorite restaurants, theaters, cafes, and gastropubs. Housing consists of brownstones dating back to the 18th century, low-rise walk-ups, townhouses, artists lofts, and condos in renovated buildings. Newer high-rise residential buildings are cropping up along the Hudson River. Always popular with celebrities and artistic types, the West Village is now attracting families and young professionals in the tech and financial fields.