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43 W 12TH Street

$40,000/mo

MLS# RLS20103788 · Greenwich Village

Listed July 15, 2026 · 119 days on the market

Available now

5 Beds 4 Baths

About This Property

Townhouse is being offered partially furnished Welcome home to 43 West 12th street perfectly situated in the heart of the Greenwich Village Historic District on one of Manhattan's most desirable residential blocks between 5th and 6th avenues. Originally constructed in 1861, this remarkable home was reimagined by renowned architect Todd Poisson of BKSK Architects, who transformed the historic structure into a bespoke modern residence. Currently configured with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half renovated bathrooms, the versatile layout can easily accommodate a fifth bedroom along with an additional home office, den, or playroom. Upon entering the home, one cannot help but notice the dramatic cantilevered staircase-finished in steel and wood-which runs through the six-story residence. A Marmorino Venetian plaster feature wall vertically connects the spaces, while a grand skylight at the top bathes the entire home in brilliant sunlight throughout the day. The property also features a beautifully landscaped roof garden with two entertaining spaces, complete with custom Sonos speakers, an outdoor gas grill, and a convenient indoor wet bar area. Throughout this luxurious residence, fine craftsmanship is evident in the exotic Brazilian walnut floors, custom millwork, and Marvin insulated double-hung wood windows. The home features five original and meticulously restored fireplace mantels, including one wood-burning hearth. All mechanical systems have been modernized, featuring multi-zone central air conditioning, Lutron lighting, and a Sonos music system, as well as automatic irrigation for the home's outdoor plantings. GARDEN FLOOR: There is a separate entrance from the street. The flooring was recently replaced and evened out along with installation of a new sewage pipe. This floor has a bedroom suite that faces south, a hallway bathroom with a shower and a separate walk-in storage room. Also on this level is a bonus room which can easily work as a home office den or playroom. PARLOUR FLOOR: Entering through the gated landscaped forecourt, there is double door entry vestibule with an alarm system for all your security needs. Upon entering you are welcomed in to an open loft-like 38'8" long living space which features a recently renovated built-in bar with a U-Line refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and a sink and an elegant powder room which completes the floor. THIRD FLOOR: There is a south-facing living room with two double-height windows, high ceilings, picturesque tree-lined views and a wood-burning fireplace. Off the living room is an informal dining area that connects to a renovated windowed eat-in kitchen with a recently updated flooring. FOURTH FLOOR: The third floor contains the extraordinary master bedroom suite. There is a 12-foot long dressing room with six custom closets and built-in dressers that connects the bedroom to the bathroom; Tre-Piu sliding doors can be pulled to close off the suite for privacy. The glamorous windowed primary bathroom faces south and is finished in Fleuri Travertine stone and has a two sinks, a walk-in shower and a separate oversized soaking bathtub. FIFTH FLOOR: The fourth floor has two additional bedrooms which recently received brand new flooring and a hallway recently renovated bathroom with a bathtub. SIXTH FLOOR: At the top is a wet bar area with a sink, a U-line refrigerator and storage which opens onto a lush landscaped roof garden which has two entertaining spaces and an outdoor grill along with custom Sonos speakers. In addition to the monthly rent the following services are being offered if tenant desires: -Super $250/month -Cleaner $300 each day of service -Doormen (sits in bldg next door) to help with exterior home maintenance $200/month -Gardener is quarterly and depends what is getting done (pricing TBD) -Irrigation is 2x a year (pricing TBD) -HVAC is quarterly with an annual contract (pricing TBD) -House manager / Nanny to manage all (pricing TBD)

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

The cantilevered staircase, finished in steel and wood, runs through all six stories of this townhouse at 43 West 12th Street and ties the floors into one house. The trade-off is that every trip between floors means taking the stairs, and you'll feel that daily. In return, a townhouse like this gives you more separation between floors than a single-level apartment, so the garden level and the upper rooms can work with a good deal of independence.

The third-floor living room faces south and has two double-height windows, high ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace. The listing describes tree-lined views from it. There's an informal dining area off the room. The parlour floor opens into a living space 38 feet 8 inches long, with a renovated built-in bar that includes a U-Line refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and sink.

On the winter solstice, the southern exposure is in the sun between about 7:41 AM and 4:07 PM, a span of roughly 8.5 hours. Around the March and September equinoxes that stretch grows to close to 10 hours, running from about 8:04 AM to 6:02 PM in March and about 7:51 AM to 5:47 PM in September. June is shorter, about 6.1 hours from 9:55 AM to 4:01 PM. Those times assume an open horizon, and nearby buildings can block some of it.

The landscaped roof garden has two entertaining spaces, custom Sonos speakers, an outdoor gas grill and an indoor wet bar, which makes it easy to host from the top of the house. The renovation was led by architect Todd Poisson of BKSK Architects. There's multi-zone central air conditioning, Lutron lighting, and a washer and dryer in the unit, which covers the daily systems.

The garden floor has its own street entrance and a south-facing bedroom suite, along with a hallway bathroom with a shower, a separate walk-in storage room, and a bonus room that could work as a home office or den. It's offered partially furnished. The 6 Av station is about 3 minutes on foot and serves the 1, 2, 3, F, L and M lines, and Washington Square Park is about 7 minutes away.

Quick answers+

Is the home furnished?

It's offered partially furnished.

Does the home have in-unit laundry?

Yes. It has a washer and dryer in the unit.

Is there private outdoor space?

Yes. It has private outdoor space over 60 square feet, including a landscaped roof garden with two entertaining spaces.

Property Features

Policies

  • Smoke-free

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit
  • Central air
  • 2 fireplaces
  • Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Green building

Location & Nearby

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43 W 12TH Street

Subway

  • 123FLM6 AvAbout 3 min walk · Accessible
  • 456LNQRW14 St-Union SqAbout 8 min walk · Accessible
  • ABCDEFMW 4 St-Wash SqAbout 8 min walk · Accessible
  • 1Christopher St-StonewallAbout 10 min walk

Parks

  • Union Square ParkAbout 6 min walk
  • Washington Square ParkAbout 7 min walk
  • Corporal John A. Seravalli PlaygroundAbout 13 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 41 Greenwich VillageAbout 4 min walk
  • Sixth Avenue Elementary SchoolAbout 6 min walk
  • Ballet Tech, NYC Public School for DanceAbout 11 min walk

Middle schools

  • Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School · CharterAbout 13 min walk
  • New York City Lab Middle School for Collaborative StudiesAbout 15 min walk

High schools

  • Harvest Collegiate High SchoolAbout 2 min walk
  • The Clinton SchoolAbout 5 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • The New SchoolAbout 1 min walk
  • New York Studio SchoolAbout 6 min walk
  • Pratt InstituteAbout 6 min walk
  • New York UniversityAbout 8 min walk

Museums

  • Yeshiva University MuseumAbout 6 min walk
  • Museum of Food and DrinkAbout 15 min walk
  • Merchant's House MuseumAbout 15 min walk
  • Poster HouseAbout 15 min walk

Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.

The Neighborhood

About Greenwich Village

A landmark neighborhood of historic townhouses, cultural prestige, and timeless downtown elegance.

Walkability

10/10

Public transit

9/10

Schools

7/10

Dining

10/10

Groceries & parks

8/10

Schools in Greenwich Village

Progressive private education options, strong downtown school access, and a tradition of academic excellence.

Private schools in the area include Grace Church School, The New School.

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Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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