43 Fifth Avenue - Greenwich Village
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43 Fifth Avenue, erected in 1905 and converted to a cooperative in 1978, stands as an exemplary Beaux Arts building in Greenwich Village's prestigious Gold Coast. The 11-story structure houses 42 apartments and has hosted notable residents including Marlon Brando and Julia Roberts.
The building's distinctive architecture features a limestone façade adorned with wrought-iron balconies and bay windows, crowned by a two-story mansard roof. A deep dry moat surrounds the building, with the entrance flanked by tall limestone lampposts leading to an impressive marble vestibule.
The lobby is particularly noteworthy, featuring elaborate Art Nouveau bas reliefs on its walls and marble flooring, making it a frequently photographed architectural gem. The apartments are characterized by their exceptionally tall ceilings, with some units featuring wood-burning fireplaces and generous proportions.
Residents enjoy full-service amenities including 24-hour doorman service, a central laundry room, additional storage, and a resident superintendent. The building maintains a flexible policy, allowing pied-à-terres, pets, parent purchases, and subletting.
The location is particularly advantageous, situated directly across from the First Presbyterian Church and its gardens. The neighborhood offers easy access to both Greenwich Village and Union Square, with numerous high-end restaurants, boutiques, and cultural attractions within walking distance.
The building's apartments range from studios to impressive penthouses, with some units featuring extensive renovations incorporating modern amenities while preserving the building's historic character. Notable features in select units include marble bathrooms, chef's kitchens, and private outdoor spaces.
Its position on Lower Fifth Avenue places it in one of Manhattan's most sought-after residential areas, combining historic prestige with modern urban convenience. The building stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of pre-war New York architecture and continues to be one of the area's most distinguished residential addresses.
In August 2025, public records showed that an apartment at Greenwich Village cooperative 43 Fifth Avenue had sold for $8.6 million. The seller bought it from Academy Award-winning actress Holly Hunter for $7.6 million in 2014, and took a loss on the four-bedroom when accounting for inflation. Before Ms. Hunter bought the apartment in 2005, it was previously owned by Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts. Its most recent buyer, Ivy Shapiro, is an art dealer/consultant for films.
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For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.
By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.
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