Last updated on May 10, 2026

Lawrence House,
79 West 12th Street

Lawrence House is a post-war cooperative in Greenwich Village with a 24-hour doorman and various amenities. It is conveniently located near parks, popular neighborhoods, and transportation options. Currently, 2 apartments are for sale.

All Apartments For Sale (2)
Recent Sales (13) $1,238 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (106)

Include In-Contract Listings (2)

Apt. 5F
Quick view: 12 photos

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250,000

Apr 14, 2026

26 days

Apt. 10F
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3 beds

2 baths

$2,395,000

Mar 16, 2026

55 days

#5F: $1,250,000 - 2 beds

#10F: $2,395,000 - 3 beds

in contract

#3H: $1,050,000 - 1 bed

in contract

#3B: $745,000 (-1.3%) - 1 bed

#5F: $1,250,000 - 2 beds

#10F: $2,395,000 - 3 beds

Apt. 11B

Studio

1 bath

$680,000

Oct 23, 2025

Apt. 6BC

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550,000 -2.8%

$1,595,000

Jun 12, 2025

Apt. 14E

1 bed

1 bath

$1,060,000 -11.3%

$1,195,000

Feb 24, 2025

Apt. 11G

1 bed

1 bath

$1,075,000 +2.4%

$1,050,000

Sep 10, 2024

Apt. 2B

1 bed

1 bath

600 ft²

$705,000

$1,175

$655,000

Sep 4, 2024

Apt. 13A

2 beds

2 baths

$2,230,000 -0.9%

$2,250,000

Jan 25, 2024

Apt. 5G

1 bed

1 bath

800 ft²

$1,040,000 -5%

$1,300

$1,095,000

Sep 6, 2023

Apt. 11C

Studio

1 bath

$710,000 -1.4%

$720,000

Feb 15, 2023

Apt. 11E

$785,000

Feb 9, 2023

Apt. 14C

Studio

1 bath

$725,000

Nov 15, 2022

Apt. 8A

2 beds

2 baths

$1,725,000 -3.9%

$1,795,000

Oct 6, 2022

Apt. 14B

Studio

1 bath

$675,000 -12.5%

$799,000

Sep 27, 2022

Apt. 2F

2 beds

1 bath

$1,130,000

$1,149,000

May 12, 2022

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Overview of Lawrence House at 79 West 12th Street

Lawrence House, located at 79 West 12th Street, is a post-war cooperative in the heart of Greenwich Village. The building offers a range of amenities including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry room, storage lockers, bike room, community room, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views. Its prime location provides easy access to Union Square Park, Washington Square Park, and the vibrant neighborhoods of the Meatpacking District and Chelsea.

The building features 106 apartments across 16 stories, with a strong horizontal emphasis in its white-brick façade. Apartments in Lawrence House are known for their spacious layouts, large windows, and abundant natural light. Many units have been renovated to include modern kitchens with high-end appliances, such as Bertazzoni ranges and Bosch dishwashers, and luxurious finishes like Calacatta marble countertops.

Residents enjoy a pet-friendly environment and access to a beautifully landscaped roof deck, offering sweeping views of the city. The cooperative is well-maintained and known for its quiet residential feel, situated on one of the most charming tree-lined blocks in the West Village. The building's proximity to multiple subway lines and a variety of dining and shopping options makes it a desirable location for city living.

While no specific celebrities are noted to have lived in Lawrence House, its location and amenities make it a sought-after residence in one of New York City's most attractive neighborhoods. The cooperative also owns retail space on Sixth Avenue, which may provide financial benefits to residents in the future.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Co-op

Year Built

1961

Apartments

106 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Greenwich Village (Manhattan)

Min Down

25%

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Post War
Resident Storage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

Area Map StreetView

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at 6th Ave and 14th 0.09 miles

at 6th Ave and Waverly Pl 0.31 miles

at Broadway and 16th 0.36 miles

Pros & Cons

Close to Subway
Doorman
Close to fine public school
Close to famous food stores
Across the street from the New School for Social Research
Prime Greenwich Village location
Side street is one of the best in the area

Considerable traffic
No health club
No sundeck
No balconies

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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This "well-appointed" post-war residence on a "peaceful block" of Lower Fifth Avenue offers residents a "complete package" of amenities including a common roof deck, community room, and garage. The pet-friendly building features elevator service and enjoys a "prime location" that combines downtown convenience with residential tranquility.

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Price/Room (Est)

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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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