149 Ave C PH5F/6F
$1,420,000
MLS# RLS20121144 · East Village
Listed October 20, 2026 · 7 days on the market
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,100 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
A PH Duplex with Soul in the East Village
Perched on the fifth and sixth floors of an intimate, co-op just one block from Tompkins Square Park, this exceptional two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath duplex is a true East Village treasure.
This top-floor setting features ceilings up to 10.5 feet, exposed brick, and open sky, plus views of the community garden across the street, bringing immediate warmth and texture to the space. Morning light fills the apartment from the east, while southern and western exposures bring additional sun throughout the day. Rich walnut floors, a walnut staircase, handmade tile, and brick and window-trim finishes give the home a highly individual character. Central air conditioning and an in-unit vented Whirlpool washer/dryer add everyday convenience.
The kitchen balances character with effortless functionality, featuring custom cabinetry, granite counters, a restored antique farmhouse sink, a full-size pantry, Sub-Zero refrigerator, vented Wolf gas range, and Bosch dishwasher. The main living level also includes a windowed laundry room with storage, a powder room, entry closet, and a nickel-topped bar with wine storage.
The bedroom level features thoughtful built-ins and concealed storage throughout. The primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a beautifully finished en-suite bath with a glass-enclosed shower, custom sinks, and Dornbracht fixtures. The second bedroom is currently arranged as a library, with bespoke mahogany built-ins that connect through a discreet pocket door to the primary bedroom, and it can easily function as a fully enclosed second bedroom. A cleverly designed bookcase conceals one of the walk-in closets.
Just moments from Tompkins Square Park, the home is surrounded by the East Village’s vibrant cafés, restaurants, independent shops, and nightlife, balanced by quiet tree-lined streets, historic prewar buildings, and a strong residential sense of place.
Building Amenities
• Shared backyard
• Building laundry room
• Bike storage
• Private gym in the building's ground-floor commercial space, currently offering shareholders a discount
Purchase Requirements
• Up to 80% financing; 20% down recommended
• Guarantors permitted
• Parents may purchase for children
• Co-purchasing permitted
• Gifts toward the down payment permitted
• Trusts and LLCs not permitted as buyers
• Board interview required
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
This duplex spans the fifth and sixth floors at 149 Ave C, and the split between levels does most of the work. The main living level is where you'll find the windowed laundry room with storage, a powder room, an entry closet and a bar with wine storage. The bedroom level holds the primary suite and the second bedroom.
The primary suite has two walk-in closets, and its bath is finished to a high standard, with a glass-walled shower, bespoke sinks and fixtures by Dornbracht. The second bedroom is currently a library with mahogany built-ins and a pocket door into the primary. It can also be closed off as a fully enclosed bedroom, so you've got a choice between an open library and a separate room. A bookcase hides one of the walk-in closets.
The kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite counters, a restored antique farmhouse sink and a full-size pantry, along with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a vented Wolf gas range and a Bosch dishwasher. A full-size pantry takes real pressure off the counters, and that matters more than it sounds once you're cooking regularly.
Morning light comes in from the east, and the south and west exposures add sun through the afternoon. On the winter solstice, a south-facing window gets direct sun between 7:41 AM and 4:07 PM, about 8.5 hours, though nearby buildings can block some of it.
The apartment has in-unit central air and a washer/dryer, and the building has a bike room and a laundry room. Tompkins Square Park is about four minutes on foot, and the 1 Av station on the L is about 11 minutes away. Co-op buyers should know a board interview is required, and the listing notes up to 80% financing with 20% down recommended, so you'll want to plan for that early.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. The apartment has an in-unit vented Whirlpool washer/dryer.
Does the building have a backyard?
Yes. The building has a shared backyard.
Are cats allowed?
Yes. The building allows cats.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Central air
- Hardwood floors
- Range
- Built-ins
- High ceilings
- Pantry
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Laundry in building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$9,082 / month
- Principal and interest$7,180
- Maintenance$1,902
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$284,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$14,200
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
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Property Photos
Listing Courtesy of Compass
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