51 5Th Ave

A pre-war, Neo-Classical cooperative building completed in 1929 and rising roughly 16 stories, this intimate full-service residence contains two dozen homes organized with traditional layouts and generous ceiling heights. Exterior proportions and masonry detailing reflect its era; many apartments are corner units with multiple exposures and oversized casement windows that admit abundant natural light. Interiors commonly retain classic features — hardwood floors, beamed or high ceilings, crown moldings, arched entryways, decorative fireplaces, built-ins and original plasterwork — alongside updated kitchens and baths in a number of residences. The building provides a staffed lobby with a 24-hour doorman and a live-in superintendent, plus resident conveniences such as a fitness room, central laundry, bicycle storage, private storage lockers and wine/pantry storage in select units. Policies are cooperative-friendly: pied-à-terre, co-purchasing and pets are permitted subject to board approval. Located on Lower Fifth Avenue at East 12th Street in Greenwich Village’s Gold Coast, the building sits steps from Washington Square Park, Union Square and multiple transit lines, placing cultural institutions, restaurants and shops within easy walking distance for daily urban living.