Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

20 Fifth Avenue

This 1939 red-brick building at 20 Fifth Avenue is a prime property in Lower Fifth Avenue, one of NYC's toniest neighborhoods. The 17-story building has 107 rental apartments and features a mix of jazz-era historicism and post-war functionalism in its design.

Overview of 20 Fifth Avenue

Located at the southwest corner of 9th Street, 20 Fifth Avenue is a distinguished 17-story building in one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods, Greenwich Village. Designed by Boak & Paris in 1939, the building is noted for its transitional architecture, blending Neo-Classical details with elements suggestive of modern architecture. The red-brick façade, accented by a fluted limestone base and dynamic corner windows, adds a cinematic flair to the streetscape.

The building comprises 107 rental apartments, many of which feature classic pre-war details such as sunken living rooms, decorative fireplaces, and high, beamed ceilings. Apartments often include spacious layouts with large foyers, ample closet space, and renovated kitchens and bathrooms. Notable units, like Apartment 12C, offer unique features such as dining balconies and enclosed, windowed kitchens.

Residents of 20 Fifth Avenue enjoy a range of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, elevators, and laundry facilities in the basement. The building is pet friendly and has a live-in superintendent, ensuring convenience and comfort for its occupants. Its prime location offers easy access to multiple subway lines and is surrounded by renowned dining and entertainment options, with Washington Square Park just a short walk away.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Rental

Year Built

1940

Apartments

107 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Greenwich Village (Manhattan)

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Amenities

Attended Lobby
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Elevator
Laundry Room

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at 6th Ave and Waverly Pl 0.22 miles

at Broadway and 8th Ave 0.26 miles

at 6th Ave and 14th 0.31 miles

at Broadway and 14th 0.33 miles

Pros & Cons

Doorman
Many angled corner windows
Pet-friendly
Handsome- pre-war- red-brick building
Some fireplaces
Fluted limestone base
One of finest streets in Greenwich Village
Close to Washington Square Park
Canopied entrance
Close to Subway

No fitness center
No garage
No concierge
No roof deck

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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
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20 Fifth Avenue

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