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138 East 12th Street
Last updated on Feb 4, 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, 4 apartments are for rent.

138 East 12th Street Location Map
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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

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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
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/36
Location
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13
/39
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8
Editor’s Points
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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.

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Alternate Addresses

  • 136 East 12th Street
  • 140 East 12th Street
  • 142 East 12th Street
  • 144 East 12th Street
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