Greenwich Village

This charming co-op at 39 East 10th Street, the product of a custom renovation by a design pro whose work has been featured on top industry magazine covers, combines timeless elegance with downtown chic. Configured like a standard Village pre-war railroad apartment with bedrooms in each of two "wings," this sophisticated home was redesigned in a way that makes it a perfect home, with a space for everything from work and daily living to gracious entertaining. Asking $3,495,000, the unit includes the equally sophisticated furnishings within.
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NYPL’s historic Jefferson Market branch in Greenwich Village reopens after $10M overhaul

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July 15, 2022

NYPL’s historic Jefferson Market branch in Greenwich Village reopens after $10M overhaul

The New York Public Library on Thursday reopened its Jefferson Market branch in Greenwich Village following a three-year renovation of the historic building. The $10 million project included installing much-needed accessibility features, renovating public and staff spaces, reconstructing ADA-compliant bathrooms, and improving electronic services for the communities tech needs.
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First LGBTQ+ National Park Service visitor center to open at NYC’s Stonewall Inn

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June 24, 2022

First LGBTQ+ National Park Service visitor center to open at NYC’s Stonewall Inn

The National Park Service's first LGBTQ+ visitor center will open at Greenwich Village's Stonewall Inn, organizers announced this week. Pride Live, an LGBTQ+ advocacy group, officially broke ground on the future 3,700-square-foot Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC), expected to open in 2024. Located at 51 Christopher Street, the center will sit directly next to the historic Stonewall Inn and provide a space to learn about the Stonewall Rebellion in its original location.
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Village townhouse once owned by Roy Lichtenstein’s son is back on the market for $30M

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June 22, 2022

Village townhouse once owned by Roy Lichtenstein’s son is back on the market for $30M

In 2017, 6sqft featured this charming Village townhouse at 118 West 12th Street, owned by Mitchell Lichtenstein, the son of famous pop artist Roy Lichtenstein, then listed for $25,000,000. A stunning balance between a historic 1840s home and a perfectly-curated modern art mansion made it a rare residence as unique as its former owner. The 24.5-foot-wide Greek revival home is once again on the market–this time for $29,950,000. A new $7,000,000 renovation has made the dramatic dwelling more triple-mint than its former impossibly chic version, much like the pricey neighborhood that surrounds it.
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June 15, 2022

Keep the party going all summer atop this $6.5M Village penthouse with an outdoor kitchen

The two-bedroom condo at the top of 134 West 10th Street in the West Village is a perfect pad for the 21st-century bachelor/bachelorette. It's already in a prime spot, with the benefit of the kind of luxury finishes discerning penthouse buyers love. But the best part of this unique duplex may be its three private outdoor spaces, including a landscaped roof deck with an outdoor kitchen. Asking $6,500,000, the renovated sweet spot in the sky spans 3,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space.
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For $6M, this Greenwich Village classic six combines pre-war charm with condo convenience

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May 3, 2022

For $6M, this Greenwich Village classic six combines pre-war charm with condo convenience

This three-bedroom pre-war condominium at 59 West 12th Street in Greenwich Village starts with the cachet of being in a sought-after building known as The Governor, built by celebrated 20th-century developers Bing and Bing and designed by noted architect Emery Roth. Asking $5,990,000, this renovated residence has quietly elegant architectural details, gracious proportions, thoughtfully-designed updates–and enough closets to suit a diva with red carpet ambitions and a lifetime of Met Gala costumes.
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NYC’s oldest gay bar honored with historic plaque

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April 25, 2022

NYC’s oldest gay bar honored with historic plaque

The site of a monumental event in the LGBTQ community's fight against anti-gay discrimination was honored last week with a historic plaque. The Village Preservation and the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project on Thursday unveiled the plaque at Julius' Bar at 159 West 10th Street. The bar was the site of the first "Sip-In," an act of defiance in which members of gay rights groups entered the bar and asked to be served drinks while announcing they were homosexuals, going against the discriminatory regulations of the New York State Liquor Authority which at the time prohibited bars from serving gay or lesbian patrons.
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$7.9M Village townhouse was the home of civil rights lawyer William Kunstler

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April 19, 2022

$7.9M Village townhouse was the home of civil rights lawyer William Kunstler

This landmarked brick row house at 13 Gay Street in Greenwich Village was once the home and office of noted American civil rights attorneys William Kunstler and Margaret Ratner Kunstler. Best known for defending the Chicago Seven, William Kunstler's client roster included Malcolm X, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., and the Attica prison rioters among many others. Now asking $7,900,000, the four-story single-family Greek Revival townhouse was built in 1844. Two garden floor spaces are zoned for live/work.
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9 sculptures of the world’s most endangered animals unveiled in Greenwich Village

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April 4, 2022

9 sculptures of the world’s most endangered animals unveiled in Greenwich Village

A public art installation consisting of sculptures representing nine of the world's most endangered animals was unveiled on Friday. Created by husband-and-wife art duo Gillie and Marc, the six-foot-tall sculptures are located within Greenwich Village's Ruth Wittenberg Triangle. Each sculpture is accompanied by a QR code which spectators can scan to learn more about each of the animals as well as donate to the World Wildlife Fund, Gillie and Marc's charity partner. The exhibit will be on display until July 31 when its next location is announced.
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Jon Bon Jovi finds a buyer for $22M Greenwich Village condo

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February 24, 2022

Jon Bon Jovi finds a buyer for $22M Greenwich Village condo

Just a few weeks after hitting the market, the four-bedroom Greenwich Village home of musician Jon Bon Jovi has sold for $22 million. The New Jersey native listed his corner condo unit at the Greenwich Lane building earlier this month. As CityRealty reports, the apartment fetched the asking price.
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The contemporary curves of this $15.3M Village condo hold a family-sized home

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February 22, 2022

The contemporary curves of this $15.3M Village condo hold a family-sized home

This 4,535-square-foot pre-war corner condo at 65 West 13th Street in Greenwich Village has the stylish contemporary lines of a gallery and the 12-foot ceilings of a loft, with sweeping city views. A renovation designed by Workshop/APD created a perfect canvas for an art collection–and a sprawling refuge for family living. Thanks to four bedrooms in separate wings, a playroom, den, and laundry room, living in the city doesn't have to mean giving up space–though it does mean parting with $15,300,000.
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Screen films in your living room with the NYC skyline as a backdrop at this $3.85M Village penthouse

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February 16, 2022

Screen films in your living room with the NYC skyline as a backdrop at this $3.85M Village penthouse

This "Gold Coast" duplex atop a co-op loft building at 30 West 13th Street has the Lower Manhattan skyline views you'd expect from a Greenwich Village penthouse. Inside, the contrast between dark, luxuriant finishes and clean white walls makes the pre-war space feel fresh as well as authentic. Asking $3,850,000, the two-floor home offers two bedrooms and two full baths. There's also a private roof deck, built-in speakers, recessed lighting, a washer/dryer, central A/C–and a home cinema system with a retractable screen.
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Jon Bon Jovi lists Greenwich Village condo for $22M

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February 11, 2022

Jon Bon Jovi lists Greenwich Village condo for $22M

Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi put his Greenwich Village apartment on the market this week for $22,000,000, the Wall Street Journal first reported. The four-bedroom home sits on a high floor of The Greenwich Lane, a condominium located at 155 West 11th Street, and has panoramic views of Downtown Manhattan and direct elevator access. The musician bought the pad in 2017 for just over $18,940,000, records show.
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eBay exec’s color-filled $5M Village loft is an instant mood boost

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February 3, 2022

eBay exec’s color-filled $5M Village loft is an instant mood boost

With pops of color and pop art everywhere you look, Bradford Shellhammer's Greenwich Village loft at 34 West 13 Street makes it hard to be anything but cheerful. The eye-popping–yet-stylish decor is no surprise; the entrepreneur, who founded the Fab shopping site among other projects, is well-known for his playful design eye. This two-bedroom loft, asking $4,950,000 and offered for the first time as a resale, is a fine example.
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For $7.5M, history, architecture, and smart design fill a compact 1897 urban cottage in the Village

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January 11, 2022

For $7.5M, history, architecture, and smart design fill a compact 1897 urban cottage in the Village

On the market for the first time in 22 years, the pair of townhouses at 183 and 185 West 4th Street in Greenwich Village has as much historic cachet as its many charming neighbors. Built in 1897, the property was home to industrialist and art collector Armand Hammer in the 1920s. Today it retains more of its original beauty than most. A painstaking renovation by the renowned architectural firm of Fairfax & Sammons has not only combined and updated the homes for modern living, but given well-deserved attention to every inch of the diminutive jewel-box townhouses–complete with magical patio and garden. The property is asking $7,500,000.
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See the city and the stars from your bedroom’s glass ceiling or your private Village roof deck for $1.8M

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December 8, 2021

See the city and the stars from your bedroom’s glass ceiling or your private Village roof deck for $1.8M

Asking $1,825,000, this two-bedroom co-op duplex at 49 East 12th Street in Greenwich Village is perfect for star-gazers and urban gardeners. A prime location near Union Square makes this pre-war penthouse a find, but the primary bedroom's solarium effect and a bi-level private roof deck are the details that truly shine.
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$865K Greenwich Village studio is small in size, but big in style

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December 2, 2021

$865K Greenwich Village studio is small in size, but big in style

Not all New York City studios are created equal, and this one in Greenwich Village, with its functional layout and exposed beams and brick, feels like a cut above the rest. Located at 43 East 10th Street, the co-op has been smartly renovated to include all of the essentials, including a surprisingly large kitchen with a dishwasher, a Sonos home sound system, and access to the shared roof deck. It's asking $865,000.
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For $10.5M, a 19th-century carriage house in Greenwich Village’s historic Washington Mews

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October 22, 2021

For $10.5M, a 19th-century carriage house in Greenwich Village’s historic Washington Mews

A former carriage house located on one of New York City's most special blocks hit the market this week. Located between Fifth Avenue and University Place in Greenwich Village, Washington Mews is a private cobblestone street, lined with two-story carriage houses. The three-bedroom property at 64 Washington Mews, which dates to the 1840s, has been renovated, but maintains "the integrity of its rich past," according to the listing. It's asking $10,475,000.
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A designer’s West Village penthouse, wrapped in luxurious finishes and outdoor gardens, asks $11.3M

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October 18, 2021

A designer’s West Village penthouse, wrapped in luxurious finishes and outdoor gardens, asks $11.3M

Perched above one of Manhattan's most desirable downtown neighborhoods, this corner penthouse condo is surrounded by landscaped terraces, with carefully considered designer finishes within. Designed by AD100 designer Ken Fulk, the dramatic duplex is currently the home of Danielle Snyder, cofounder of the Dannijo clothing line. She and her husband have just listed the home at 175 West 10th Street for $11.3M.
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Photo of 2019 Village Halloween Parade by Steven Pisano on Flickr

October 5, 2021

The 2021 Village Halloween Parade is officially back on

The Village Halloween Parade is officially back this year thanks to a major donation. The beloved event was scheduled to return after a pandemic-related hiatus, but a lack of funds threatened to cancel the 2021 parade, according to organizers. The parade set a fundraising goal of $150,000 by October 5, and with the help of 183 donors who contributed over $11,000 and Jason Feldman and his wife Missy who made up the difference, the spooky show will go on.
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October 4, 2021

Zig-zagging office tower in Greenwich Village’s ‘Silicon Alley’ nabe nears completion

The new modern office building that replaced the St. Denis Hotel in Greenwich Village is nearing completion. The ground-up development 799 Broadway sits where the Village and Union Square meet, a burgeoning tech hub known as "Silicon Alley." As a majority of construction work on the building wraps up in the coming weeks, Columbia Property Trust, Inc. announced on Monday it has secured its first lease at the building.
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Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner’s rental townhouse in Greenwich Village hits the market for $26.5M

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September 29, 2021

Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner’s rental townhouse in Greenwich Village hits the market for $26.5M

By Dana Schulz

Over the summer, rapper Travis Scott was renting this massive Greenwich Village townhouse at 80 Washington Place, where his girlfriend Kylie Jenner, who's pregnant with the couple's second child, would come to stay. The home was designed by the firm Clodagh, and it's a whopping 8,700 square feet spread across six stories. There are six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a custom glass elevator, roof deck, backyard with an outdoor kitchen, terrace hot tub, and a wine cellar and tasting lounge. Another fun fact? The home was once owned by composer John Philip Sousa, known for his famous military marches. It's now hit the market for $26.5 million.
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NYC’s famous skinny house hits the market for $5M in Greenwich Village

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August 26, 2021

NYC’s famous skinny house hits the market for $5M in Greenwich Village

By Dana Schulz

The townhouse at 75 1/2 Bedford Street has long been known as the narrowest home in all of New York City. The Greenwich Village house is just 9-feet-6-inches wide, and though some accounts say there are actually a couple skinnier buildings, this is the one that's become famous. It's also in part because Edna St. Vincent Millay lived here in the 1920s. Now, this truly unique home, which was built in 1873 in the Dutch style, has hit the market for $4,990,000. And despite its slender frame, it offers three bedrooms, two balconies, a rear patio, and a finished basement.
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August 12, 2021

Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann sells Greenwich Village townhouse for $13.65M

WeWork founder and former chief executive Adam Neumann has sold another property in his portfolio. The Greek Revival-style townhouse at 41 West 11th Street in Greenwich Village has sold for $13,650,000, according to property records. Neumann, who was ousted as the company's CEO in 2019, and his wife, Rebekah Paltrow Neumann, paid $10.5 million for the home in 2013. The sale was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
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The two-level terrace is a private getaway at this $2.1M Greenwich Village co-op

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May 27, 2021

The two-level terrace is a private getaway at this $2.1M Greenwich Village co-op

By Dana Schulz

The secluded, bi-level roof terrace at this two-bedroom Greenwich Village co-op is truly magical. Located at 49 East 12th Street, between University and Broadway, the seventh-floor outdoor space overlooks the low-scale neighborhood while still providing views of the larger skyline. The split-level interior is just as cozy, with a wood-burning fireplace, exposed brick walls, and a solarium bedroom. It's asking $2,095,000.
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May 18, 2021

Former NAACP headquarters in Greenwich Village is now a New York City landmark