Skip to Content
đź‘€ Your NYC apartment tour is just a click away!
My Inquiries
✨Don’t just browse - start exploring!✨

Turn Favorites
into Tours!

Found a listing you love?
Submit a “Book a Tour” inquiry!

Our team will arrange a private tour for any apartment or building in New York City.
Perfectly tailored to your schedule.

  • Apartments
  • Overview & Photos
  • Maps
  • Ratings & Insider Info
  • Building Specialists
  • Floorplans
  • Sales Data & Comps
  • Similar Buildings
138 East 12th Street
Last updated on Mar 20, 2026

The Nathaniel,
138 East 12th Street

The Nathaniel is a nine-story, 85-unit rental in the East Village with amenities like a courtyard, gym, rooftop deck, and 24-hour attended lobby. It features 20 unique floor plans with open-concept living areas, high-end finishes, and modern kitchens and baths. Currently, 8 apartments are for rent.

138 East 12th Street Location Map
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 5H
Quick view: 21 photos
1 bed
1 bath
590 ft2
$155
$7,645
Mar 20, 2026
3 days
Apt. 7F
Quick view: 6 photos
Studio
1 bath
471 ft2
$150
$5,880
Mar 18, 2026
5 days
Apt. 7B
Quick view: 6 photos
Studio
1 bath
400 ft2
$176
$5,879
Mar 14, 2026
9 days
Apt. 6D
Quick view: 9 photos
Studio
1 bath
427 ft2
$160
$5,710
Feb 26, 2026
25 days
Apt. 6J
Quick view: 5 photos
1 bed
1 bath
632 ft2
$142
$7,481
Feb 18, 2026
33 days
Apt. 5F
Quick view: 9 photos
Studio
1 bath
471 ft2
$149
$5,860
Feb 7, 2026
44 days
Apt. 7G
Quick view: 6 photos
1 bed
1 bath
558 ft2
$161
$7,465
Feb 4, 2026
47 days
Apt. 8D
Quick view: 16 photos
Studio
1 bath
427 ft2
$164
$5,830
Jan 28, 2026
54 days

Overview of The Nathaniel at 138 East 12th Street

The Nathaniel is a nine-story, 85-unit rental located at 138 East 12th Street in the East Village. Amenities include a courtyard, private gym, rooftop deck, the Nathaniel Club lounge, and a 24-hour attended lobby. There are 20 unique floor plans, and all feature open-concept living areas, floor-to-ceiling windows, white oak floors, an in-unit washer/dryer, modern baths, and kitchens with a paneled dishwasher, Liebherr refrigerator, custom high-gloss cabinetry with wenge wood details, and Caesarstone blizzard white counters.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Rental
Year Built
2014
Apartments
Floors
9
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • FT Doorman
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Health Club
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
{ "key" : "AIzaSyDquABdSLhathmwfnoTcYwA1BY6coZZyZk", "lat": 40.73187, "lng": -73.98862, "marker": { "icon": "https://img3.cityrealty.com/neo/i/w/amenities/base.png" } }

  1. L
at 3rd Ave and 14th 0.15 miles
  1. 6
at 4th Ave and East 8th 0.18 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. 4
  5. 5
at 4th Ave and 15th 0.21 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Gym
  • Unusual mailbox vitrine
  • Large lobby with bookcase and billiard table
  • Doorman
  • Very large rooftop reflecting pool
  • Not too far from Union Square
  • Nathaniel club
  • Bicycle room
  • Close to Subway
  • No balconies
  • No concierge
  • Many apartments

CityRealty Rating

23
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
13
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
=
68
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Resident Comments

This "welcoming" residential destination earns praise for its "attentive" door staff who "make it feel like home." The Nathaniel offers "coveted amenities" in a building where residents report high satisfaction, making it a "beloved" choice for NYC living.

Building Management

Over more than 80 years, Rose Associates has earned a reputation of integrity and performance. This standard of excellence continues to be a core value for every member of the firm, and their commitment to this standard is the driving force behind each new undertaking.

More about Rose Associates

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

View Detailed Comparison