Butterfield House, 37 West 12th Street, #5J

$4,995,000 | 4 beds, 4.5 baths

20 days on Market

Key Details

Listed: Apr 10, 2024

Days on Market: 20

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Greenwich Village (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Maintenance: $5,927

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $27,586

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $33,513

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($999,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Stunning Interior: Recently featured in Interior Design magazine, this home boasts a windowed, eat-in-kitchen with a patterned marble floor, Wolf stove and hood, Thermador refrigerator, and a custom walnut paneled den with en-suite bath. It also features wide-plank walnut floors, generous custom closets, a sound system, and a sound insulated front door.
Spacious Bedrooms: The primary bedroom suite offers abundant closet space and an en-suite bathroom with Waterworks fixtures. There are two additional, south facing bedrooms with excellent closet space, and a third bath in the bedroom wing with a large Kohler soaking tub and Waterworks fixtures.
Outdoor Space: The property features a spacious and tranquil private terrace, a balcony, and large, deep bay windows on 12th Street. The building also has a perennial landscaped garden.
Building Amenities: The full service building offers a full time doorman, resident super and manager, fitness center, garage (discounted for shareholders), storage (waitlist), bike room, and a central laundry room. The magnificent and elegant lobby and glazed courtyard add to the building's charm.
Prime Location: This property is located in the highly coveted Butterfield House in the heart of the Village Gold Coast, close to mass transportation, the Union Square Farmers Market, Whole Foods, and Citarella. It's also near the Flatiron and Chelsea districts, and just a short walk from the subway.
Architectural Significance: Built in 1963 with 104 Apartments and 7 Floors, this landmarked building is considered one of the most important and beautiful post World War II apartment houses in New York City.

Description

Rarely available triple mint Classic 7 in the highly coveted Butterfield House located in the heart of the Village Gold Coast. Recently featured in Interior Design magazine, this sophisticated, inviting and comfortable home is ideally designed for both everyday living and gracious entertaining. A welcoming entry gallery with two huge custom fitted closets, opens to a sun-flooded south facing living room overlooking the townhouse gardens from a wall of windows.

The living room provides one of the two entrances to the spacious and tranquil private terrace. Also off of the gallery is the dining room with a deep bay window and proportions allowing for a table of twelve. The windowed, eat-in-kitchen with a patterned marble floor has a Wolf stove and hood, Thermador refrigerator, eat-in banquette.

An inviting and cozy custom walnut paneled den, located off the kitchen, has an en-suite bath making it perfect for an additional 4th bedroom.

The primary bedroom suite has an abundance of closet space and an en-suite bathroom with Waterworks fixtures. The two additional, south facing bedrooms are generous in size with excellent closet space. A third bath in the bedroom wing has a large Kohler soaking tub and Waterworks fixtures.

There is also a powder room located off the foyer, perfectly positioned for entertaining.

This wonderful welcoming and sunny apartment has been thoughtfully renovated to include top of the line finishes, thermostat-controlled air conditioning, wide-plank walnut floors, generous custom closets, sound system, and even a sound insulated front door.

The iconic, award winning Butterfield House is a highly sought after midcentury modern landmark designed by William J. Conklin and James Rossant. This first class full service building is pet friendly and includes full time doorman, resident super and manager, perennial landscaped garden, fitness center, garage (discounted for shareholders), storage (waitlist). 2% flip tax paid by buyer. Assessment: $524/month.

This apartment and building are truly special!

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

Pricing History

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About Butterfield House, 37 West 12th Street

Butterfield House, 37 West 12th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 87, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Distinguished 6 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

None 2 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Dramatic 3 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

No 0 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

Attractive 2 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

Part of Historic District 1 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Outstanding 5 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Very Little 3 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Stunning 5 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

5-9 2 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes 1 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

Substantial 2 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Prewar:

No 0 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1963
104 Apartments
7 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Resident Storage
Full Service Garage
Garden
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Fitness Center
Courtyard
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

One of the city's most distinguished post-World War II apartment buildings
Garage
Some balconies- including many on the north wing that face south overlooking the garden
Several nearby supermarkets and gourmet food stores
Convenient public transportation
Doorman
Prime Greenwich Village location that is also close to Flatiron and Chelsea districts
Lovely street
Large- deep bay windows on 12th Street
Magnificent and elegant lobby and glazed courtyard
Close to Subway

Cons

No sundeck

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Subways

at 6th Ave and 14th 0.14 miles

at Broadway and 14th 0.28 miles

at 6th Ave and Waverly Pl 0.32 miles

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About Butterfield House, 37 West 12th Street

Butterfield House, 37 West 12th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 87, based on:

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Features Rating: Points Breakdown

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