Contemporary designer style meets historic bones in this turnkey two-bedroom, two-bathroom home featuring expansive interiors, triple exposures and a desirable split-bedroom layout in a boutique West Village cooperative.
The moment you enter this move-in ready residence, you’ll discover a spacious, airy ambiance rarely found in historic West Village homes. Dramatic barrel-vaulted brick ceilings soar 14 feet high over wide-plank hardwood floors, substantial millwork, oversized windows and Juliet balconies facing north, east and south. The gracious foyer is lined with floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry. Ahead, the open-plan great room invites you to relax and entertain alongside swaths of exposed brick, stunning designer lighting, illuminated shelving niches, and a warm wood-burning fireplace. Plan your next culinary achievement in the open kitchen, where custom cabinetry and marble surround stainless steel appliances, including a Miele gas range, cabinet-front refrigerator, dishwasher and Summit wine cooler. The oversized center island adds plenty of room for casual dining and conversation, while large glass doors frame southern sunlight.
Head to the serene owner’s suite to find a king-size bedroom with a roomy closet and its own sliding glass door and Juliet balcony. The en suite spa bathroom impresses with a large soaking tub, rain shower, Toto commode, double vanity and illuminated medicine cabinets, all surrounded by floor-to-ceiling tile. A spacious secondary bedroom and a full guest bathroom complete the well-planned layout, while an in-unit washer-dryer and a deeded storage unit add comfort and convenience to this wonderful West Village sanctuary.
Built in 1905 and beautifully reimagined in 2017, 131 Perry Street is a stunning warehouse building featuring a striking corbelled brick facade with grand arches and a two-story tower reminiscent of medieval Italian design. The self-managed, 14-unit elevator co-op offers low monthly charges, part-time superintendent service, intercom entry, and private storage.
Located on a tree-lined Belgian-block street within the Greenwich Village Historic District, this fine home is surrounded by coveted West Village amenities. Enjoy Hudson River Park’s 500 acres of waterfront outdoor space and recreation just minutes from your door, or head a few blocks north to explore The High Line and Whitney Museum. Iconic dining and nightlife establishments, including Dante, White Horse Tavern and Magnolia Bakery, line the nearby streets. Access to transportation is effortless with 1/2/3, A/C/E, B/D/F/M, L and PATH trains, excellent bus service and CitiBike stations all nearby.
Quick Profile
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.