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Butterfield House, 37 West 12th Street, #11C

$3,250,000 | 2 beds, 2 baths
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30 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 28, 2024
    Days on Market: 30
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Greenwich Village (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $4,554
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $17,949
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $22,503
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($650,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment is located in the prime Greenwich Village neighborhood, close to mass transportation, the Union Square Farmers Market, Whole Foods, and Citarella. The building is pet-friendly and offers convenient access to the subway.
  • Architectural Excellence: The apartment is housed in an iconic building inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, featuring architectural bow front windows, a striking glass enclosed perennial garden walkway, and an architecturally significant garden and lobby. The building was built in 1963 and has 104 apartments across 7 floors.
  • Luxurious Amenities: The apartment boasts an open terrace with radiant light from the south and north, a large dining room with a custom bar and china cabinetry, and a windowed eat-in kitchen with wood cabinetry, granite counters, and plenty of counterspace. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bath and voluminous closet space.
  • Versatile Second Bedroom: The second bedroom is designed as a library guest room with a large walk-in closet, custom bookshelves, desk, media area, and sliding glass panels. The south-facing terrace is accessible from both the living room and library.
  • Full-Service Building: This full-service doorman cooperative offers a high level of white-glove service with a staff of 13 and a live-in resident manager. Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness room, laundry room, community room, children’s playroom, storage units, and bicycle room.
  • Additional Features: The apartment offers city view, balcony, and garden amenities. The building also features an on-site garage, balconies, and large deep bay windows.

Description

BUTTERFIELD 2-BEDROOM BEAUTY Welcome home to one of the most coveted floor-thru lines at The Butterfield House. This high-floor C-line boasts an open terrace and radiant light from the south and north. Its expansive living space, formal dining room and chef’s kitchen allows for elegant entertaining.

A gracious foyer separates the living room from the large dining space. The Butterfield’s architectural bow front windows are perfect for additional seating or a plant lovers’ paradise. The windowed eat-in kitchen features wood cabinetry, granite counters, large pantry closet, cabinets galore and plenty of counterspace.

The built-in table for two has northern views. The large dining room has a custom bar and china cabinetry. A gallery hallway leads to both the primary bedroom with en-suite bath with glass-enclosed shower and a second bedroom and renovated full bath with soaking tub. The primary suite has voluminous closet space, reading area and window seat.

The second bedroom has been designed as a library guest room which can easily be reconfigured as a bedroom. The library-guest room has a large walk-in closet, custom bookshelves, desk, media area and sliding glass panels that open into the living space. Both the living room and library have doors leading to the south-facing terrace.

This C-line beauty is imbued with a comfortable elegance inspiring the phrase “There is no place like home”. Erected in 1960 as the premier luxury cooperative in Greenwich Village, its iconic design by the architectural firm, Mayer, Whittlesey & Glass was inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. The design includes a striking glass enclosed perennial garden walkway offering residents a peaceful stroll through nature to home. This mid-century masterwork has been painstakingly preserved through the years by its shareholders to ensure its longevity for generations to come.

The Butterfield House is a 24-hour full-service doorman cooperative located at 37 West 12th Street on one of the village’s most sought-after residential blocks. Amenities include state-of-the-art fitness room, laundry room, community room, children’s playroom, storage units and bicycle room. With a staff of 13 and a live-in resident manager, The Butterfield House offers the highest level of white-glove service to its residents.

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Apartment Amenities

  • City View
  • Garden

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

Pricing History

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About Butterfield House, 37 West 12th Street

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Butterfield House, 37 West 12th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 87, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

30
Out of 44
+
26
Out of 36
+
23
Out of 39
+
8
=
87
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Part of Historic District 1 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Very Little 3 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Stunning 5 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Courtyard
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • One of the city's most distinguished post-World War II apartment buildings
  • Garage
  • Some balconies- including many on the north wing that face south overlooking the garden
  • Several nearby supermarkets and gourmet food stores
  • Convenient public transportation
  • Doorman
  • Prime Greenwich Village location that is also close to Flatiron and Chelsea districts
  • Lovely street
  • Large- deep bay windows on 12th Street
  • Magnificent and elegant lobby and glazed courtyard
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No sundeck
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Subways

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at 6th Ave and 14th 0.14 miles
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at Broadway and 14th 0.28 miles
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at 6th Ave and Waverly Pl 0.32 miles

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