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The John Adams, 101 West 12th Street - Greenwich Village
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101 West 12th Street

The John Adams,
101 West 12th Street

Doorman co-op located in Greenwich Village, between Sixth Avenue & Seventh Avenue

101 West 12th Street Location Map
  • Apartments For Sale (7) $1,265 Avg. price/ft2
  • Recent Sales (81) $1,362 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (414)
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 12H
(10 Photos)
1 bed
1 bath
$999,000
Nov 7, 2025
27 days
Apt. 8Z
(7 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
521 ft2
$1,265
$659,000
Nov 4, 2025
30 days
Apt. 15Z
(13 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
$699,000
Oct 3, 2025
62 days
Apt. 9Z
(14 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
$629,000 -4.7%
Sep 2, 2025
93 days
Apt. 6L
(17 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
$699,000 -6.8%
Jun 19, 2025
168 days
Apt. 3C
(26 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
$598,000 -2.8%
Apr 30, 2025
218 days
Apt. 12E
(9 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
$535,000 -3.6%
Nov 29, 2024
370 days
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Baths
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Overview of The John Adams at 101 West 12th Street

The John Adams is a substantial 21 story, 404 unit white brick cooperative built in 1963 and converted to a co-op in 1980. Occupying an entire west blockfront on Sixth Avenue from 12th to 13th Streets, this full service building stands as one of Greenwich Village's most established residential addresses. The building underwent significant upgrades including newly renovated hallways and an enhanced roof deck, maintaining its reputation as a well managed and meticulously maintained property.

Positioned at the corner of West 12th Street and Sixth Avenue, The John Adams sits in the heart of Greenwich Village's most desirable residential area. Residents enjoy proximity to Union Square, Washington Square Park, and the tree lined streets of the West Village and Chelsea. The location provides exceptional transportation access with nearly every major subway line within blocks, including the 1/2/3, F/M, L, N/Q/R/W, and 4/5/6 trains. The neighborhood offers access to Jefferson Market Courthouse Library, PS 41 public school, and countless dining and shopping venues.

This pet friendly building provides comprehensive amenities including 24 hour doorman and concierge service, a live in superintendent, and a beautifully landscaped roof deck with panoramic city views. Additional services include an on site parking garage, bike storage, and central laundry facilities. The building maintains smoke free common areas and has implemented central air conditioning throughout. Monthly maintenance fees typically include gas and air conditioning for individual units.

Apartment layouts range from alcove studios to one bedrooms, with many units featuring recent high end renovations. Higher floor apartments often include private terraces, with some units boasting 400 square foot outdoor spaces and spectacular city views extending to Midtown, Downtown, and the Hudson River. Common apartment features include custom storage solutions, renovated kitchens with stainless steel appliances, updated bathrooms, hardwood floors, and oversized windows. Several units include in unit washers and dryers, custom closet systems, and modern lighting throughout.

The John Adams allows gifting and pied à terres, with 80% financing permitted and subletting allowed two out of every five years after initial owner occupancy. The building does not permit guarantors, though co purchasing and purchasing in trust are considered case by case. Notable residents have included comedian Louis C.K. The building's flexible policies and prime Greenwich Village location continue to attract both primary residents and those seeking a sophisticated Manhattan pied à terre.

Year Built
1963
Apartments
414
Floors
21
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
414Apartments
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
  • Smoke-free
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Nearby Subways

  1. M
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. F
  6. L
at 6th Ave and 14th 0.09 miles
  1. B
  2. D
  3. A
  4. C
  5. E
at 6th Ave and Waverly Pl 0.32 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
at Broadway and 16th 0.39 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Across from finest blocks in Greenwich Village
  • Close to Subway
  • Very close to the legendary Jefferson and Balducci food stores
  • Two blocks from the landmark Jefferson Market Courthouse Library
  • Full service parking garage
  • 24 hour doorman and concierge service
  • Very convenient transportation
  • Prime Greenwich Village location
  • Pet friendly building
  • Landscaped roof deck with panoramic city views
  • Live in superintendent
  • Bike storage
  • Central laundry facilities
  • Central air conditioning
  • Smoke free common areas
  • Some units have private terraces
  • Some units have in unit washer and dryer
  • Allows gifting and pied à terres
  • 80% financing permitted
  • Subletting allowed
  • No health club
  • Large building with many apartments
  • No guarantors permitted
  • Co purchasing not allowed

CityRealty Rating

18
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
12
/39
Features
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54
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "well-positioned" postwar high-rise in the "heart of Greenwich Village" offers residents a "full-service" experience with "coveted amenities" including a roof deck, bike room and garage. The "transit-friendly" location near multiple subway lines puts you steps from "destination dining" and "gourmet shopping" at Citarella and Jefferson Market. The 410-unit building delivers "quintessential Village living" with "everything you need" right outside your door.

Sales History

Price/Room (Est)

Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

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.

Price/Ft2 (Est)
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