20 West 12th Street

20 W 12th St
Greenwich Village

$16,500,000
Price
8
Beds
9,300 Sq. Ft.
$1,774 / Sq. Ft.
9,300
Sq. Ft.
$1,774
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Gold Coast Mansion Home of the 50th Annual Kips Bay Designer Showhouse This stunning historic home has been designed and renovated by a collection of today's most talented and in-demand architects and designers. Visit the Kips Bay Showhouse now through October 20th, where finishes and fixtures, including the Christopher Peacock kitchen, will remain in place for the buyer of this incredible home. Majestic proportions, premiere location, and beautiful light and views define the grandly scaled 20 West...Gold Coast Mansion Home of the 50th Annual Kips Bay Designer Showhouse This stunning historic home has been designed and renovated by a collection of today's most talented and in-demand architects and designers. Visit the Kips Bay Showhouse now through October 20th, where finishes and fixtures, including the Christopher Peacock kitchen, will remain in place for the buyer of this incredible home. Majestic proportions, premiere location, and beautiful light and views define the grandly scaled 20 West 12th Street. An impressive 26 feet wide, built 80 feet on a 103 foot deep lot, and graced with a 20 foot private garden, with side garden, this approximately 9000 square feet turn of the century brick and stone house is destined to return to all of its former glory and maintains much of its century old character, lovingly maintained and attended to. Notable highlights include: Otis elevator; pristine basement over 6" high with updated mechanicals, plumbing, electric and gas service; 7 wood burning fireplaces; central air conditioning; north, south, and a rare east exposure offering glorious light and privacy; soaring ceilings reaching 13 feet high; and stunning landmark, verdant views. To the south, 3 protected townhouses protect the sun kissed southern exposure. Cellar- mechanicals, storage, laundry. First, Second and Third floor owner's triplex featuring a renovated 30 foot long kitchen leading to garden, 4-5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a parlor floor suite comprised of 26 foot wide sitting room with three window bays facing West 12th Street, square library, and the breathtaking conservatory great room, each with 13 foot ceilings, and a wood burning fireplace. The brick paved, landscaped 20 foot deep garden, side garden, and mature trees including a 50 foot blooming magnolia provide a peaceful nature sanctuary. Third floor front- 1 bedroom home with renovated kitchen, and approximately 10 foot ceilings. Fourth floor- 1 bedroom floor through with formal dining, 26 foot wide living room, three open exposures with protected views, and 12 x 15 foot private terrace with open southern views. Fifth floor- 1 bedroom artist aerie with 12 foot ceilings, exposed brick hearth and fireplace, triple bay steel casement window framing cinematic Village views, and a 15 x 22 foot terrace with open southern views.

Property Details for 20 West 12th Street

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LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 07:47 AM

Property Details for 20 West 12th Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS11015280
Days on Market420
Taxes$9,316 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms17.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1900
Lot Size2,684 SF / 103' x 26'
CountyNew York County

Building

20 W 12th St

6 Units5 StoriesBuilt in 1900

Location

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Building Information for 20 West 12th Street

Stories5Year Built1900Building Size26' x 80'Building Sq. Ft10,400 SFLot Size2,684 SF / 103' x 26'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeTownhouse

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$90,848 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$81,532

Property Taxes

$9,316

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Property Information for 20 West 12th Street

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Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Greenwich Village
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
  • Zoning Description: R6
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0042
  • Tax Block: 00575
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0042
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
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Lot Information
  • Living Area: 9300.0
  • Building Area Total: 9300.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 103.25x26.00
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Smoke Free YN: true
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: true
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Appliances: WasherDryerAllowed
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Total: 7
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Laundry Features: InUnit
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 77.00x26.00
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Delivered Vacant: No
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 20 West 12th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jun 23, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS11015280

$16,500,000—
Feb 1, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS11015280

$18,500,000—
Oct 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11015280

$20,000,000—
Mar 12, 2009

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #f0f194ad01767c2e703bfe420ed3fbca3f463b1a

$24,900,000——
Dec 17, 2008

Price Change

RealPlus #f0f194ad01767c2e703bfe420ed3fbca3f463b1a

$24,900,000——
Oct 9, 2008

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #f0f194ad01767c2e703bfe420ed3fbca3f463b1a

$29,000,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/23/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS11015280

$16,500,000
02/01/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS11015280

$18,500,000
10/11/2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11015280

$20,000,000
03/12/2009

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #f0f194ad01767c2e703bfe420ed3fbca3f463b1a

$24,900,000
12/17/2008

Price Change

RealPlus #f0f194ad01767c2e703bfe420ed3fbca3f463b1a

$24,900,000
10/09/2008

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #f0f194ad01767c2e703bfe420ed3fbca3f463b1a

$29,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 West 12th Street

Taxable ValueLand$459,000Additions$1,500,300Total$1,959,300
Tax Record2025$111,777 ($9,315 / month) Tax Class2ATax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt7,227 SqFtLot Size2,684 SqFtYear Built1900ZoningR6APN1005750042

Schools near 20 West 12th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 41 Greenwich Village
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Middle 297
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 41 Greenwich Village
PublicPK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Middle 297
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

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More information about 20 West 12th Street, Greenwich Village

20 West 12th Street is a townhouse for sale in Greenwich Village. This property was listed for sale on October 11, 2024 by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC, it's currently listed at $16,500,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 41 Greenwich Village, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Middle 297. 20 West 12th Street is a 8-bed, 9-bath, 9,300 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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