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Butterfield House, 37 West 12th Street, #12H

$2,275,000 -7.1% | 2 beds, 2 baths
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159 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Nov 20, 2023
    Last Price Change: -7.1% ($175,000) on Jan 19
    Days on Market: 159
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Greenwich Village (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 204 times
Monthly Maintenance: $3,592
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $12,564
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $16,156
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($455,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Location and Price: This luxurious apartment is located at 37 West 12th Street, Greenwich Village, with a listed price of $2,275,000. The monthly maintenance, total taxes, and fees are $3,592.
  • Interior Features: The apartment has been renovated and converted into a spacious one-bedroom unit with an open kitchen featuring stainless steel counters, a Gaggenau refrigerator and freezer, and Bosch appliances. It also includes custom-built bed installations that can accommodate up to four guests.
  • Outdoor Features: The high floor apartment offers open sunny southern views and an enclosed balcony that can be used as a studio, reading area, or sunroom.
  • Building and Amenities: The apartment is located in the landmarked Butterfield House, a luxury 24-hour doorman cooperative residence built in 1963 with 104 apartments across 7 floors. Amenities include central air conditioning, a fitness room/gym, private storage, a bike room, a laundry room, a package room, a live-in Resident Manager, and an on-site garage.
  • Neighborhood and Proximity: The apartment is in close proximity to Washington Square Park, Union Square Park, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Citarella, the Farmer’s Market, boutiques, restaurants, and major subway lines.
  • Additional Building Features: The building also features a garden, resident storage, a full-service garage, an elevator, a fitness center, a courtyard, and terraces/balconies.

Description

This renovated two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence has been cleverly converted into a spacious one-bedroom unit on a high floor, offering open sunny southern views, that include the One World Trade Center. The windowed open kitchen features stainless steel counters, a large Gaggenau refrigerator and freezer, and top-tier Bosch appliances, including an oven, microwave, and dishwasher, along with ample storage. The integrated design effortlessly connects the kitchen with the living and dining areas, creating a seamless and open flow throughout the residence. The clever custom-built bed installations by the seller can accommodate up to four guests, seamlessly disappearing into the wall when not in use.

Folding screens on a track ensure privacy when the beds are open. The enclosed balcony, used as a studio by the seller, can easily be adapted into a reading area or sunroom. This residence combines luxury with thoughtful design, making it a standout offering in the heart of the West Village. The Butterfield House is a landmarked building and one of the most prized buildings in the city on one of the most beautiful blocks in the West Village.

The building is a luxury 24-hour doorman cooperative residence with an exceptional staff. It offers features like central air conditioning in each room, a fitness room/gym, private storage, a bike room, and a laundry room. Additional amenities include a package room, live-in Resident Manager, and an on-site garage, providing both comfort and convenience to residents.

The building is located near Washington Square Park, Union Square Park, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Citarella, the Farmer’s Market and all of the fine boutiques and restaurants in the Village, Soho and Union Square. It’s also close to several major subway lines. ***

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Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg

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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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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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