39 5Th Ave

Completed in 1922 and designed by Emery Roth for developers Bing & Bing, this 14-story pre-war cooperative occupies a prominent stretch of Lower Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village. The terracotta‑tiled façade and barrel‑vaulted, arched lobby reflect Spanish Renaissance–inspired ornamentation typical of its era. The building contains 23 units with mostly one- and three‑bedroom layouts, arranged with just four apartments per landing to preserve an intimate scale. Interiors emphasize classic pre-war details: high (around 10-foot) ceilings, crown moldings and picture moldings, formal entry foyers, generous built‑in shelving, wood‑burning fireplaces, and expansive living and dining rooms that lend themselves to entertaining. Many residences include walk‑in closets, separate formal dining areas, soaking tubs, and restored hardwood floors; several listings show significant custom renovations such as chef’s kitchens, marble or quartzite surfaces, and integrated laundry where allowed by the board. Services and practical amenities are full-service in character: 24‑hour doorman, live‑in superintendent, on‑site laundry, bicycle storage, and limited subletting and financing policies (pet‑friendly; up to 75% financing; pied‑a‑terre permitted; sublets allowed two of every six years). Located on the Gold Coast between Washington Square Park and Union Square, the co‑op benefits from strong transit access and a neighborhood rich in restaurants, galleries and boutique shopping.