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125 East 12th Street
Last updated on Jun 9, 2026

The Zachary,
125 East 12th Street

The Zachary is a six-story building from the 1930s converted to a 44-unit boutique condominium in 1989. It features a roof deck and garden club, and is conveniently located near markets and transportation in New York City. Currently, 3 apartments are for sale.

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Overview of The Zachary at 125 East 12th Street

The Zachary is a six-story, 44-unit boutique condominium at 125 East 12th Street, originally built in the 1930s and converted in 1986. The red-brick building features distinctive Romanesque Revival architecture with arched windows, rusticated brickwork, and an unusually powerful façade for its modest scale. The architectural composition creates visual interest through rising brick piers and large fifth-floor arches, lending verticality to the structure while expressing both strength and elegance characteristic of early 20th-century commercial design.

Residences at The Zachary are true loft-style units with soaring ceilings ranging from 12 to 20 feet, oversized industrial-style windows (many south-facing), exposed brick walls, and hardwood or oak floors. Common features include in-unit washers and dryers, custom built-ins and extensive storage, and open chef's kitchens equipped with high-end appliances from Viking, Sub-Zero, Bosch, and Miele. Several units are configured as duplexes or triplexes, with some featuring wood-burning fireplaces, private terraces, and dramatic dormer windows. One notable triplex townhouse-style residence spans approximately 2,150 square feet across three levels with 18-foot ceilings and a private outdoor terrace.

The building offers 24-hour doorman service, a live-in superintendent, and a landscaped roof deck with grills, seating, and panoramic city views. A community garden club cultivates fruits, herbs, and tomatoes that residents can enjoy. The location provides exceptional convenience, situated just off Union Square with Trader Joe's and Whole Foods two blocks away, Westside Market directly across the street, and the Union Square Greenmarket and major subway lines within easy walking distance. The neighborhood sits at the crossroads of Greenwich Village and the East Village, surrounded by restaurants, shopping, the Strand Bookstore, and entertainment options.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1930
Converted: 1989
Apartments
Floors
6
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Pros & Cons

  • 24 hour doorman
  • Large and very attractive lobby
  • Wood burning fireplaces in some units
  • Private terraces in some units
  • Multiple subway lines nearby
  • Walking distance to Union Square subway hub
  • Fairly quiet street
  • Close to restaurants, shopping and entertainment
  • Soaring ceilings ranging from 12 to 20 feet
  • Distinctive Romanesque Revival architecture
  • Close to the Strand Bookstore
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Roof deck with grills and seating
  • Community garden
  • Close to Union Square
  • Close to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods
  • Close to Union Square Greenmarket
  • Landscaped roof deck available
  • No health club
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

19
/44
Architecture
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25
/36
Location
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10
/39
Features
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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 & Buyer Comments

This "rare gem" at Union Square offers "unique" pre-war loft condos that capture the "essence of old New York." The "well-built" residences feature "amazing renovations" while maintaining their historic charm, all wrapped in a "wonderful community" atmosphere that makes it a standout among downtown properties.

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