172 E 4Th St

A 12-story Art Deco cooperative completed in 1929, this pre-war midrise occupies a prominent East Village block and is characterized by classic period detailing and a compact unit mix dominated by one-bedroom layouts. Interiors typically retain original elements — beamed ceilings, hardwood/parquet floors, moldings and tall windows — alongside modernized kitchens and baths in many residences. Common areas and building systems reflect incremental upgrades: elevator service, a live-in superintendent, part-time doorman in the evenings, central laundry, bike room and private storage. Shared amenity spaces include a fitness room, children’s playroom and a planted roof deck that provides outdoor seating and skyline views. The building’s policies are flexible for a coop: pets, washers/dryers in-unit (where approved), pied-à-terres, co-purchasing and subletting are permitted within board guidelines. Located steps from Tompkins Square Park, multiple subway lines and neighborhood retail such as Whole Foods and local restaurants, the building delivers a blend of preserved pre-war character with updated conveniences suited to urban living in the East Village.