808 Broadway

An elegant eight-story, late-19th-century co-op in Greenwich Village, this boutique residence was completed in 1885 and reflects the Gothic-inspired vocabulary of its architect, James Renwick Jr. The façade displays pointed arches and detailed masonry that frame a newly renovated lobby and a wrought-iron Broadway entrance. The building contains mostly two-bedroom and sizable one-bedroom loft-style units with very high ceilings (commonly around 11 feet), large arched windows, and prewar elements such as cast-iron columns, built-in bookshelves, and original millwork updated with modern finishes. Interior common features favor practical urban living: a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, renovated laundry rooms, bicycle storage, and private storage lockers in the basement. Many residences include in-unit washers and dryers, extensive closet systems or walk-in closets, and upgraded kitchens and baths. Outdoor space is a consistent hallmark — several units have private terraces, balconies, or access to one of two shared gardens, while select penthouses offer irrigated private roof decks and planted terraces. The co-op’s board permits pets and flexible ownership scenarios (co-purchasing, guarantors, gifting, parents buying for children) case-by-case; pied-à-terres are typically not allowed. Situated between Broadway and Fourth Avenue near Union Square and Washington Square Park, the building provides immediate access to multiple subway lines, the Union Square Greenmarket, large grocery options, and a dense array of restaurants, bookstores, and neighborhood retail. The building’s combination of historic character, full-service staffing, and intimate common outdoor areas creates a quiet, amenity-forward enclave within one of Manhattan’s most active neighborhoods.