56 West 12th Street, Unit 3
Description
The king sized bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and faces a private garden, ensuring peace and quiet. The living room comfortably fits a large sofa, dining table, and home...Located on one of the most desirable tree lined blocks in Greenwich Village, this rarely available One Bedroom + Home Office is full of charm. Apartment #3 at 56 West 12th Street occupies the entire 3rd floor of this quintessential Greenwich Village townhome, allowing for North and South exposures and sun throughout the entire day.
The king sized bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and faces a private garden, ensuring peace and quiet. The living room comfortably fits a large sofa, dining table, and home entertainment set up. Off of the living room is a second full bathroom and home office, ideally suited for those who are working from home, a nursery, or even a guest bedroom (room comfortably fits a full size bed).
In terms of location, 56 West 12th Street can't be beat. The apartment is centrally located within walking distance to Union Square, the West Village, Washington Square park and nearly every major train line in Manhattan (4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, L, F, M).
Amenities
- Floor Thru
- Walk Up
- Home Office
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Voice Intercom
- Garden Views
- Lowrise
Property Details for 56 West 12th Street, Unit 3
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 34 |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Costs & Fees | - |
| Available Date | 10/10/2020 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 12-24 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1,995 SF / 19' x 103' |
| County | New York County |
Building
56 W 12th St
Location
Building Information for 56 West 12th Street, Unit 3
Property History for 56 West 12th Street, Unit 3
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2020 | Rented Manual | — |
| 11/09/2020 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 10/26/2020 | Price Change Manual | $3,750 |
| 10/06/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,995 |
| 10/17/2017 | Rented Manual | — |
| 09/25/2017 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,550 |
| 08/28/2014 | — | |
| 07/09/2014 | $4,950 |
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Schools near 56 West 12th Street, Unit 3
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 | ||
Middle 297 Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 |
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