Set toward the quiet rear of a prewar elevator cooperative between Hudson and Bleecker, Residence B2 offers a private ground-floor setting with no stairs, no elevator wait, and peaceful courtyard greenery beyond its windows. Removed from the street, the apartment feels calm, intimate, and distinctly residential.
Its defining feature is the unusually intact prewar architecture. A broad barrel arch framed by fluted pilasters and dentil molding anchors the living room, while an original ceiling rosette, exposed white brick, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and built-in shelving give the home a depth of character increasingly difficult to find.
Originally configured as an oversized one-bedroom and later converted into a two-bedroom, the apartment offers a flexible layout. The larger bedroom retains original built-ins, while the fully enclosed second bedroom can also serve as a nursery, guest room, study, or dressing room.
The windowed kitchen has been updated with custom cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, gas range, dishwasher, and new appliances. The windowed bathroom is finished in classic white subway tile.
Above it all is the building's landscaped common roof deck, with teak decking, mature plantings, panoramic Downtown and Midtown views, and a clear sightline to the Empire State Building. It is a genuine extension of the home and a particularly special place to take in the city.
Residence B2 combines architectural distinction, practical flexibility, privacy, and one of the West Village's most desirable addresses-a quiet downtown home with a strong sense of place.
BUILDING FACTS
-Circa-1900, 36-unit cooperative
-Elevator
-On-site laundry
-Landscaped common roof deck
-Shared rear terrace
-Bike storage
-Basement storage, subject to availability and an additional fee
-ButterflyMX video intercom system
-Fios fiber internet
-Responsive on-site superintendent
-Pied-à-terre, co-purchasing, gifting, and guarantors permitted with co-op approval
-Pets permitted subject to board approval and building policy
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.