438 East 12th Street, Unit 3K
Description
A spacious foyer leads to a great room with soaring 10'7'' ceiling heights. The room is illuminated by a wall of floor to ceiling west facing statuary bronze casement windows that look directly out over the private terrace. A sumptuous open kitchen boasts satin lacquer custom Italian cabinetry, limestone and Calacatta marble countertops, fluted glass china cabinets, and top of the line appliances, including a Wolf oven and cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, 30” Sub-Zero Refrigerator with dual drawer freezer, and a 23 bottle Marvel wine refrigerator. Two casement doors within the wall of windows lead to the colossal terrace which features large exterior living and dining areas, a plumbed Weber gas grill, and built-in irrigated perimeter planters.
The king size primary bedroom offers eastern exposures overlooking the treetops of Avenue A, and features custom California Closets. Its spa-like ensuite bathroom boasts herringbone Bianco Dolomiti mosaic heated floors, Bianco Dolomiti-clad walls, a glass-enclosed shower, and a custom white lacquer Italian vanity topped by Calacatta Ice marble. Dual Kohler sinks, a Toto commode, Waterworks fixtures throughout, and a Robern full-length medicine cabinet complete the bathroom — perfecting the balance of luxury and practicality.
The sizable second bedroom, currently set up as a den/guestroom, shares the same eastern treetop views and is also outfitted with California Closets. The secondary bathroom features Bianco Carrara honed marble, a marble-framed vanity mirror, and a white oak Italian vanity topped with Bianco Dolomiti marble.
Additional noteworthy features of this flawless home include seven-inch-wide plank European white oak flooring throughout, central HVAC, ceiling heights up to 10’7”, tall 8' interior doors featuring burnished brass hardware, bespoke architectural millwork, a Bosch washer and dryer laundry closet, and Lutron light switches throughout.
Steiner East Village at 438 East 12th Street between First Avenue and Avenue A is an exclusive haven comprising 82 residences, ranging from one to four-bedrooms and penthouses. This full-service condominium has marquee entrances on both 11th and 12th Streets, a 24-hour doorman, and a live-in resident manager. The building boasts a magnificent 16,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities, featuring a 50’ indoor pool with views of the 3000 square foot courtyard garden, a state-of-the-art fitness center with sauna and steam rooms, a resident's library with fireplace, and a children's playroom. Atop the building is an expansive 5000 square foot rooftop sky park designed by Future Green Studio with 360 degree city views, multiple sitting areas and gas grills. Steiner East Village is just one block from Tompkins Square Park, and close to incomparable restaurants and boutiques, Trader Joe’s, Target and the 4, 5, 6, and L train lines, multiple bus lines and Citi Bike docks.
*Advertised taxes reflect a primary residence condominium abatement
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Private Terrace
- Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Barbecue Area
- Common Garden
Property Details for 438 East 12th Street, Unit 3K
| Status | Temporarily Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 177 |
| Taxes | $2,124 / month |
| Common Charges | $1,941 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Condominium |
| Year Built | 2017 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
Steiner East Village
Location
Building Information for 438 East 12th Street, Unit 3K
Payment Calculator
$18,595 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$14,530
$2,124
$1,941
Property History for 438 East 12th Street, Unit 3K
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 06/04/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,650,000 |
| 06/04/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 04/23/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,780,000 |
| 02/20/2024 | Price Change Manual | $3,000,000 |
| 02/27/2018 | $2,495,000 | |
| 02/27/2018 | $2,540,534 | |
| 10/05/2016 | — | |
| 03/31/2016 | $2,495,000 |
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Public Records for 438 East 12th Street, Unit 3K
Schools near 438 East 12th Street, Unit 3K
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
The Children's Workshop School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Earth School PublicPK to 5 | ||
P.S. 64 Robert Simon PublicPK to 5 | ||
The East Village Community School PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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