Inside 34 West 12th Street – A Greenwich Village Masterpiece

34 West 12th Street, a 21-foot-wide, 7,300-square-foot Greenwich Village townhouse built in 1860, hit the market in February 2025 asking $35 million and was relisted in September 2025 at a reduced $29,995,000 before coming off market in 2026 — a reminder that even fully reimagined trophy townhouses in the Greenwich Village Historic District can take time to find the right buyer. Whether or not this exact home is still available, its scale — five en-suite bedrooms, a full-floor primary suite, and a landscaped roof terrace — makes it a useful benchmark for what buyers can expect at the top of the downtown townhouse market.

Originally constructed in 1860, 34 West 12th Street is a 21-foot-wide, six-story townhouse that quietly commands attention on one of Greenwich Village’s most coveted blocks. Behind its classic façade lies a strikingly reimagined single-family home—spanning approximately 7,300 square feet—where original architectural detailing meets considered modern updates. Soaring 11.5-foot ceilings and custom walnut-and-brass millwork define the parlor level, which opens to a south-facing terrace via floor-to-ceiling French doors. The lower level features a marble-clad chef’s kitchen outfitted with top-tier appliances and brass Latalia Perry fixtures, all of which flow effortlessly into a two-tiered, landscaped rear garden.

The home offers five en-suite bedrooms, each with its own tone and material sensibility, but it’s the full-floor primary suite that best illustrates the property’s quiet luxury. A Colia Verde fireplace, grasscloth wall coverings, and floor-to-ceiling garden views set a tone of understated indulgence, while the adjacent bath features honed gray tundra marble, walnut cabinetry, and a glass-enclosed double shower that rivals most New York studio apartments in scale. A curved central staircase connects each level with sculptural intent, culminating in a fully landscaped roof terrace designed for private outdoor living—complete with skyline views and room to entertain.

Offered by Jeremy Stein of Sotheby’s International Realty, this home is less a renovation and more a reinvention—an artful interpretation of downtown living that prioritizes scale, proportion, and authenticity. Located within the Greenwich Village Historic District, and surrounded by the neighborhood’s landmark character, 34 West 12th Street stands as a rare opportunity to inhabit the best of old and new New York in equal measure.

Greenwich Village Townhouse Prices in 2026

Trophy townhouses in the Greenwich Village Historic District have had a strong run in 2026. PropertyShark reports the neighborhood’s median single-family sale price reached roughly $11 million in the second quarter of 2026, with a median price per square foot near $3,000 — up sharply year-over-year, though the sample of ultra-luxury townhouse sales each quarter is small. Nearby comparable sales illustrate the range: 7 MacDougal Alley, a 4,000-square-foot Greenwich Village townhouse, sold for $18 million (about $4,500 per square foot) in March 2026, down from its original $20 million ask. At the very top of the market, a mega-townhouse on West 11th Street sold for a downtown-record $73 million in January 2024, and a West Village double-wide townhouse went into contract for $70 million in April 2026 — both signals that buyers at this level are still willing to pay a premium for scale, light, and outdoor space.

What Historic District Status Means for a Townhouse Like This

34 West 12th Street sits within the Greenwich Village Historic District, one of the largest and earliest historic districts in Manhattan. Any exterior work — a facade change, new windows, a rear-yard addition, or a rooftop structure — requires approval from the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission before a permit is issued. Records show most applications in the district are ultimately approved, often “with modifications” after staff and Community Board review, rather than outright denied. That process can add time and cost to a renovation, but it’s also part of what protects the block’s character — and historic-district designation is generally associated with stronger long-term property values, not weaker ones.

FAQ: 34 West 12th Street and the Greenwich Village Townhouse Market

Is 34 West 12th Street still for sale?

As of this writing, the home’s listing history shows it was originally offered at $35 million in February 2025, reduced to $29,995,000 in September 2025, and had come off the market by mid-2026 with no publicly recorded sale. Buyers interested in its current availability should check with the listing agent, Jeremy Stein of Sotheby’s International Realty, directly.

What does it mean that this townhouse is in the Greenwich Village Historic District?

It means any exterior renovation requires Landmarks Preservation Commission approval, which can lengthen and add cost to a project — but it also helps preserve the block’s 19th-century character and is generally linked to stronger long-term property values.

How does this townhouse’s price compare to other Greenwich Village sales?

Greenwich Village single-family townhouses have traded at a median of roughly $11 million and about $3,000 per square foot in 2026, with top-tier trophy townhouses reaching $18 million to $73 million depending on size, condition, and outdoor space — placing 34 West 12th Street’s reduced $29,995,000 ask well within the upper range for the neighborhood.

What features define a “quiet luxury” townhouse renovation like this one?

Details like custom walnut-and-brass millwork, honed marble bathrooms, grasscloth wall coverings, and a curved central staircase favor material quality and proportion over flashy finishes — a restrained design approach increasingly common in downtown Manhattan’s most expensive townhouse renovations.

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Our Favorite Listing For The Week: This Jaw-Dropping, $17.995M UES Penthouse May Be Manhattan’s Most Unbelievable Listing

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120 E 87th Street Apartment P22 | $17,995,00 | Agent: Victoria G. Hersh Coldwell Banker Warburg (co-exclusive with Cathy Taub of Sotheby's)

The penthouse condo may be best described as an expansive, sophisticated oasis. For starters, it has six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, and owners will love the views from each and every direction. To achieve it, architect Steven Harris combined three apartments, while giving it some signature style. Owners enter through a private elevator landing, complete with decorative doors, which connect to the massive living room. To the east, there’s a den, a large study (with bookcases), and two bedrooms, including the primary suite, which has a huge walk-in closet, a dressing room, and an en-suite bathroom.

Back through the living room, to the west, the unit expands into the large dining room, and past that, the eat-in kitchen, four more bedrooms, and the great room. There are too many details to list — including a hidden, designer wet bar, 12-foot soaring ceilings, refined hardwood floors, built-ins throughout, with desks, cabinets, drawers, and more. Also, much of the home is connected by the sprawling wrap-around terrace, which flanks the northern and western sides of the home, side to side. The terrace is simply a marvel, with a custom-designed fence, an outdoor shower, beautiful landscaping, grills, and custom lighting and irrigation systems.

If all of that isn’t enough, the home is perched atop Park Avenue Court, one of the city’s premier residential buildings, which offers an indoor swimming pool, a gym, a private lobby-level terrace, concierge, support staff, and additional storage. Plus, owners will be near schools, restaurants, markets, high-end shops, and just a few blocks away from Central Park.

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Our Favorite Listing For The Week: 2,200 Square-Foot Park Ave Palace is Available Now For $4.5M

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45 Park Avenue, Unit 1702 | $4,500,000 | Agent: Michael J. Franco of Compass

Nestled in one of Park Avenue’s only new construction condo buildings, this home has a semi-private landing, sharing its floor with one other unit. Owners walk into a large foyer, which leads to the dining area and living room to the right. The living room is adjacent to the private, landscaped terrace, which has views that will capture the heart of any New Yorker! There’s an open kitchen, with custom cabinets and new Caesarstone counters, along with high-end, stainless steel appliances. Oak floors, central air conditioning, laundry facilities, and more can be found in and throughout the home, too.

Living at 45 Park Avenue has numerous perks: full-time door staff and concierge service, a fitness center, a residents’ lounge, a sundeck, and beautiful touches from renowned architect Costas Kondylis. It’s in the center of the city, too, at the crossroads of Murray Hill, the Flatiron, Midtown, and the Upper East Side — putting the best of NYC at your doorstep!

The primary bedroom has two huge walk-in closets, a planting terrace, and a spa-like ensuite bathroom, with double vanity, a rain shower, and a soaking tub. The second bedroom also has a large closet and en-suite bathroom, along with eastern city views. The third bedroom is situated in a corner, with exposures to the south and east, and wood paneling and ornate hand carvings. It also has a fireplace — making it ideal to double as a library or den.

Buyer beware! You’ll fall in love with watching the sunset behind the towering Empire State Building and the rest of Midtown from this home’s gorgeous terrace! Located at 45 Park Avenue Unit 1702, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is listed for $4,500,000 by broker Michael J. Franco of Compass

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Our Favorite Listing For The Week: A Home Owned By The Winklevoss Twins

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20 Greene St., PH 6A | $16,950,000 | Agents: The Steven Cohen Team at Douglas Elliman

Our favorite listing of the week is the home is owned by the Winklevoss twins, billionaire crypto entrepreneurs.

Stunning & sophisticated condominium loft in SoHo featuring incredible outdoor terrace space with unobstructed 360’ views including every landmark in the city from Hudson Yards, to the Freedom Tower, to the Empire State Building. Located within the prestigious Cast Iron District, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom penthouse includes 4,300+ sq ft interior and the dramatic 2,200+ sq ft exterior. Enter into your semi private elevator landing and into the expansive first level with original arched windows and soaring ceilings.

his living area is larger than most apartments and is centered on the Crestron controlled gas fireplace and an unbroken gallery-length wall of over 57’. The rich beautiful open kitchen is a chef’s dream with an abundance of cabinet, storage and counter space, perfect for prepping for major entertaining or more casual informal gatherings.

This living area is larger than most apartments and is centered on the Crestron controlled gas fireplace and an unbroken gallery-length wall of over 57’. The rich beautiful open kitchen is a chef’s dream with an abundance of cabinet, storage and counter space, perfect for prepping for major entertaining or more casual informal gatherings.

To the far end of the extensive living space is the climatic floating stair case which takes you to the second and third levels. Perfectly designed with a sky light to accentuate the breathtaking structure and allow for warmth and light.

Just beyond the staircase separated by sliding door of Argosy steel and glass lies the rich library/den/media room featuring custom millwork, wall paneling a gas fireplace with onyx colored Travertine hearth, and dry bar with 15" Sub-Zero wine cooler.

Also in this area is the first level bedroom suite with its own large bathroom and beautiful built in wood paneling and closet space. This level features a dramatic powder room clad completely in rich dark brown marble.

The second level has two bedrooms and two large terraces. The grand primary bedroom suite is bathed in warm light and unlike any other including 2 oversized custom walk in closets and a beautiful spa bathroom. A wall of sliding glass doors lead to the private oversized south facing terrace.

Up to the third level is a wet bar with access to the largest of the three terraces perfect for incredible entertaining and the most sweeping city views.

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Our Favorite Listing For The Week: Return to Refined Elegance & Amenities in Greenwich Village

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40-50 East 10th Street, #5EF | $5,250,000 | Agents: Debra Solomon Pendleton, Brown Harris Stevens

This stunning Greenwich Village 3 bedroom, 3 bath pre-war home is the epitome of refined elegance. Approximately 2500 sq ft, with north and south exposures, it was designed with meticulous attention to detail and superior quality. The dramatic expansive open plan living dining area with white oak accented beamed ceilings is lined with a wall of casement windows flooded with sunlight and divided by a custom white oak and leather floating etagere cabinet. The living room with custom cabinetry and millwork centers around a contemporary stone wood burning fireplace. Lindsey Adelman Branching Bubbles lighting fixtures illuminate the dining room which can easily accommodate a dining table for 10-plus people ideally suited for those who love to entertain.

Listed for $5.25M, this 2,500-square-foot 3-bedroom, all ensuite 3-bathroom pre-war co-op has large living spaces, a modern woodburning fireplace and a dining area to seat at least 10 guests. The current owners returned the property from a previous owner's ultra-modern renovation to a refined elegance befitting the home's true nature. Location and amenities top off the home's desirability.

The Northern wing of the home facing East 10th Street offers luxurious living space. The graciously proportioned primary suite encompasses a second fireplace with limestone surround, a large walk-in closet and a spa-like master bathroom featuring double-deep Philippe Starck soaking tub, an over-sized steam shower, and a cantilevered Corian vanity with two wash basins.

A large second bedroom has windowed en-suite full bath. Rooms are pin-drop quiet with new double paned casement windows. The connecting hallway between bedrooms employs a custom-built office nook. Bookshelves line the third bedroom/den off the living room with full en-suite windowed bath.

40-50 East 10th Street, highly revered for its beautiful prewar design, was built in 1929 by Helme and Corbett Architects, whose projects include One Fifth Avenue and the Metropolitan Life North Building on Madison Square Park. Located on one of most desirable tree-lined streets, in Greenwich Village, the cooperative offers full time doorman, Live-in superintendent, laundry room, fitness room, children's playroom, storage room and bike storage. Owners also have access to a beautifully landscaped roof garden, in addition to a quiet tranquil back garden. Pets are most welcome. The lobby, hallways, and all landings, have all been recently renovated.

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NYC's Newest Deliciously Evil Fine Dining Experience At Wicked Jane

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New York City is back baby, and with that is the grand appetite of hungry New Yorkers. Renowned New Jersey chef and restaurateur, Zod Arifai, has opened his newest New York City restaurant, Wicked Jane in Greenwich Village. Wicked Jane is based on an à la carte basis that gives curious foodies and wine-lovers alike the chance to sample the multi-course tastings to come.

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Wicked Jane was opened with the intent of creating a 16-course (and then some) fine dining experience that intertwines Chef Zod’s passion for using innovative cooking techniques to elevate simple and seasonal ingredients with bold complementary flavors.

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Wicked Jane offers a new à la carte experience each week, and features some of Chef Zod’s favorites dishes from the original tasting menu, such as the lightly cooked salmon with rice purée and bonito broth, fluke tartare with shaved daikon and horseradish tarragon sauces, braised lamb belly with a spicy housemade yogurt topping and chickpea purée, and seared duck breast with red cabbage, turnip, and a fig red wine emulsion. And for those who need a solid foundation of carbs to start, guests also have the opportunity to try Chef Zod’s signature housemade sourdough bread and housemade cheese that are each made with his very own starters.

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To highlight the delicate flavors found in each of the carefully prepared dishes, Wicked Jane’s in-house Certified Level 3 Sommelier is readily available to offer a curated wine pairing experience based on each guests' preferences and his personal recommendations; From Togonidze’s 2018 Rkatsiteli Mtsvane Kakheti [Skin-Contact white wine] from the Republic of Georgia to Praesidium’s 2015 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva from Italy, there is a perfectly distinct wine for every course.

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The restaurant features an outdoor gazebo with white and black checkered floors and fairy lights, while the inside space boasts tastefully thought-out decor and chic purple velvet seating picked out by NYC-based interior designer, Dustin Malstrom.

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Wicked Jane is located on 15 W 8th Street, book your reservations for the most luxurious dining experience now.

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Hilary Swank's Former Townhouse Sells For $9,794,000

The former West Village townhouse previously owned by Oscar winner Hilary Swank has now been closed (virtually) on May 20th for $9,794,000 from Macy's President Harry A. Lawton III, He had previously purchased the home in 2017 for $10.5 Million.

Located at 33 Charles Street, the townhouse mixes much of the original woodwork with very modern touches. Sunlight pours into this house and every floor feels very open and inviting with landmark townhomes in front of residential, tree-lined and historic Charles Street and a garden in back.

Right in the heart of Greenwich Village. the townhouse built in 1899, offers 10 rooms with 3,736 square feet of living space.

The property was listed by Halstead’s Christopher Kromer and Nora Ariffin.

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Our favorite listing this week is 508 West 24th Street, Unit 5th Floor, home to NBA Player Carmelo Anthony. The ten-time NBA All-Star, has listed his New York City condo. The home is the largest unit in the Cary Tamarkin designed building at 508 W 24th that overlooks the High Line and is walking distance from world-class shopping and prominent art galleries.

251 East 51st Street, Unit 2M, listed on the market as a Compass "Coming Soon," is a recently renovated, perfect pied-a-terre (and ideal one bedroom for all the rest of us). What truly sets this pad apart from the rest is the dreamy outdoor terrace with endless possibilities and city views. Accessed by the living room and overlooked by the bedroom, this 24x12 outdoor space is an oasis in the center of the Midtown hustle and bustle.

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DNA Development announced that closings have commenced at 350 West 71st Street, the successful Upper West Side luxury conversion that seamlessly combines two historic pre-war buildings into one stunning contemporary condominium with a classic façade. As construction nears completion, the seven-story building’s 38 elegant residences and bespoke amenities are coming to life, as DNA welcomes its first residents.

Our favorite listing this week is located at One West End, the sculptural glass residential tower designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli within Riverside Center. At $19.5 million, 29B offers 5,302 square feet of interiors space, with four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a media room, lofted library, and a double height great room leading out to a 3,000 square foot terrace with impeccable views.

Our Favorite Listing: Chic Greenwich Village Duplex Loft

Our favorite listing this week is located at 74 Fifth Avenue, 10/11A, in Greenwich Village offering 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. The duplex comes with an expansive great room perfect for living, dining and media, and a fully equipped chef's kitchen. The upper part of the duplex features a secondary, sprawling, more casual entertaining space with its own full breakfast kitchen.

The property is being listed for $9,000,000 with Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Lauren Muss and Michael Passaro, also of Douglas Elliman.

This spacious 5,000sq.ft. residence has been masterfully designed and newly renovated to perfection. Originally configured as two separate units, the home is now comprised of 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, an expansive great room, dining room, media room and fully equipped chef's kitchen. The upper floor features a sprawling entertaining space with its own full breakfast kitchen. An astounding twenty oversized windows allow light to flow throughout.  

Each remarkable floor of this duplex enjoys a fully equipped, customized chef's quality kitchen. The lower-floor kitchen features custom cabinetry with gorgeous leather hardware, St Laurent stone countertops, and Dornbracht fixtures. The appliances include a Subzero refrigerator, a Wolf exterior vented gas stovetop, and oven, Miele dishwasher. The upper-floor kitchen features white cabinetry with elegant D line recessed hardware and ¼ inch stainless steel waterfall countertops. Top of the line appliances includes a Gaggenau induction stovetop, and recirculating oven stove, Miele dishwasher, Smeg exterior run vent, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. 

The gracious master bedroom includes a walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom with double vanity, a Patricia Urquoia for Agape soaking tub and a walk-in shower. A sun-drenched office is located just off the master bedroom and is perfect for working from home or can be used as a luxurious dressing area.

The apartment features smart technology, including Sonos in-wall sound system, security cameras, video doorbells, NEST thermostats, and six Launchport wall charging units for IPads on both floors. This home also features two utility rooms equipped with full-sized, exterior venting Whirlpool washer and dryer. A full mudroom off the main entry is lined in 6-inch oak with custom coat hooks. Built as a passion project by a developer for his personal home, this residence would be impossible to recreate at this price.

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