52 Charles Street

$7,500,000
Price
5
Beds
6,642 Sq. Ft.
$1,129 / Sq. Ft.
6,642
Sq. Ft.
$1,129
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a 20-foot-wide townhouse on one of the West Village’s most picturesque and desirable blocks.
Originally built in 1899, this historic residence currently measures 20 by 42 feet and a 95’ south facing lot, and comes with fully approved Department of Buildings plans for a complete gut renovation—presenting an exceptional chance to create a home tailored to your vision in a highly coveted location.
Upon completion, the newly constructed residence could offer over 7,000 square
...A rare opportunity to acquire a 20-foot-wide townhouse on one of the West Village’s most picturesque and desirable blocks.

Originally built in 1899, this historic residence currently measures 20 by 42 feet and a 95’ south facing lot, and comes with fully approved Department of Buildings plans for a complete gut renovation—presenting an exceptional chance to create a home tailored to your vision in a highly coveted location.

Upon completion, the newly constructed residence could offer over 7,000 square feet of living space in one of Downtown Manhattan’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

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Amenities

  • Exposed Brick
  • Private Entrance
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Northern Exposure
  • Southern Exposure
  • Lowrise
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 12:29 PM

Property Details for 52 Charles Street

StatusActive
Days on Market193
Taxes$3,433 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms13.0
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS Type-
Year Built1899
Lot Size1,900 SF / 20' x 95'
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

52 Charles St

2 Units2 StoriesBuilt in 1899

Location

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Building Information for 52 Charles Street

Stories2Year Built1899Building Size20' x 42'Building Sq. Ft1,680 SFLot Size1,900 SF / 20' x 95'Building Age-Building Type-

Payment Calculator

$40,493 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$37,060

Property Taxes

$3,433

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 52 Charles Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Nov 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,500,000
Nov 9, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Jun 12, 2025

Price Change

Manual

$7,995,000
May 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$9,995,000
Jun 9, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

May 12, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$13,995,000
Dec 2, 2021

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10740506

$9,250,000
Dec 2, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021120600618003

$9,250,000
Sep 8, 2021

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10740506

Sep 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10740506

$9,250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,500,000
11/09/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

06/12/2025

Price Change

Manual

$7,995,000
05/09/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$9,995,000
06/09/2022

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

05/12/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$13,995,000
12/02/2021

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10740506

$9,250,000
12/02/2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021120600618003

$9,250,000
09/08/2021

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10740506

09/08/2021

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10740506

$9,250,000

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

Public Records for 52 Charles Street

Taxable ValueLand$174,960Additions$325,560Total$500,520
Tax Record2025$41,194 ($3,433 / month) Tax Class1Tax Rate20.085%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,640 SqFtLot Size1,900 SqFtYear Built1899ZoningC2-6APN1006110013

Schools near 52 Charles Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 41 Greenwich Village
PublicPK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Middle 297
Public6 to 8

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52 Charles Street is a single family home for sale in West Village. This property was listed for sale on May 9, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $7,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 193 days and was last sold on December 2, 2021. 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 Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 52 Charles Street is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 6,642 sqft single family home built in 1899.

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