15 West 12th Street
15 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011
BBL 1005760049 · BIN 1009622
- Year built
- 1957
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- About 75
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Greenwich Village Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- Studio median, 2024–2025
- $721K
- 2 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $627K – $3M
- Listing discount
- 3.4%
- Recorded transfers
- 93
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15 West 12th Street is a full-service postwar cooperative on one of Greenwich Village's most desirable blocks — between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, within the Greenwich Village Historic District. It is the kind of building that defines a certain downtown buyer's search: a 24-hour doorman, a renovated lobby, and a live-in super, on a quiet, tree-lined, landmark-protected street steps from the heart of the Village.
The block sits at the center of prime Greenwich Village, a short walk from Union Square's transit and greenmarket, the Fifth Avenue corridor, the New School, and the restaurants and shops that make the neighborhood one of Manhattan's most enduring residential markets. The Greenwich Village Historic District designation regulates proposed exterior changes; it does not guarantee stable property values.
Architecture and unit composition
Built in 1957, 15 West 12th Street is a 13-story postwar elevator cooperative — twelve standard floors plus a penthouse level — with roughly 75 residential apartments above a small commercial component. Layouts span the postwar range from studios and one-bedrooms to larger combination apartments and penthouse-level units, with the efficient proportions and good light typical of the era's better Village buildings. The building is served by two elevators and a renovated lobby.
This is a service-first co-op rather than an amenity-stacked one: a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a live-in superintendent, a central laundry room (in-unit washer/dryers permitted), a bike room, and storage for rent. There is no gym, no garage, and no roof deck in the amenity set; the value is in the location, the full staffing, and the protected block.
Building operations
15 West 12th Street operates as a staffed cooperative with a 24-hour doorman and concierge. As a co-op, monthly maintenance covers building operations, staff, and the underlying mortgage and real-estate taxes. The building is pet-friendly, subject to board approval.
As with any cooperative purchase, the board conducts a financial and personal review and an interview, and approval is required. Specific board financial requirements — minimum down payment, post-closing liquidity, debt-to-income limits, any flip tax, and the exact terms of the sublet policy — are board-set and can change; confirm the current requirements at offer stage. Because the building sits in the Greenwich Village Historic District, exterior alterations are regulated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of September 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
- Terms
- 2% of the gross sale price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
25 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $400 (if financing) | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Building Application Review FeePaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $200 Per POA (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in other location; closing by mailPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $1,100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Sale feeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $200 Per POA (If Applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT a Bank Attorney PresentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Postponement FeeConditionalConditions: Less than 48 Hours' NoticePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Trust Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Undertaking FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
15 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Review FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Annual Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 15% of the annual maintenance 1st Year; 20% of the annual maintenance 2nd Year; 30% of annual maintenance 3rd Year | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When Upon approval | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 15% of the annual maintenance 1st Year; 20% of the annual maintenance 2nd Year; 30% of annual maintenance 3rd Year | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
8 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
1 item
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Decorative $2500, Standard $5000, Major $5000 | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate TransferConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Name change/spouse add/removalConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer into a TrustConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer to a Family Member and a Third PartyConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fee for all TransfersPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Not stated |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Financing and purchase requirements
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions15% of the annual maintenance 1st Year; 20% of the annual maintenance 2nd Year; 30% of annual maintenance 3rd YearSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedPet-friendly (board approval applies)Source: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $905 per room a monthMedian of 3 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
Maintenance as recorded with each sale. A co-op's maintenance already covers the building's real estate taxes and the building's own mortgage, if it has one; add your own loan payment for the monthly outlay. A summary of recorded sales, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Concierge
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Bike storage, laundry roomSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $29,232/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $32
- Modeled exposure split equally across 75 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the inspector (QEWI) identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair, with repairs due by the deadline stated in the filing. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Sublet policy
- Allowed
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
- Policies and fees
- Min Down Payment: 25%
Recent sales
15 West 12th Street trades as a cooperative, so pricing is most usefully discussed on a price-per-room basis — a co-op price reflects the buyer's equity above the building's underlying financing rather than the apartment's full unencumbered value. Pricing is driven by room count, floor, exposure, renovation level, and outlook over the protected low-rise block, with the full-service operation and the prime Fifth/Sixth Avenue location supporting value relative to smaller, unstaffed Village co-ops. Because layouts and conditions vary across the building's roughly 75 apartments, we price each unit to the building's own room-by-room comparables rather than to neighborhood averages.
Recent transfers at this building, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 5C | 1 BR · 1 BA · 900 sf | $1,195,000 | $1,328/sf | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2025 | 4D | $815,000 | -2.4% | ||
| Dec 18, 2024 | 4E | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,125,000 | -5.6% | |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 6F | 500 sf | $626,500 | $1,253/sf | -3.6% |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 8EF | 2 BR · 3 BA | $2,995,000 | -3.4% | |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 11B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $2,360,000 | +4.9% | |
| May 23, 2022 | 10G | 1 BA | $730,000 | +5.0% | |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 5G | 1 BR · 1 BA | $680,000 | +0.7% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,278/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 2.2% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-00576-0049). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
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At the recent median sale of $1.2M (3 transfers in the past 24 months, since November 3, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $24,981 to close, or 2.1% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $11,950
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $13,031
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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What to know if you’re buying
Full service on a landmark block. A 24-hour doorman and full staff between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, within the Greenwich Village Historic District — features to evaluate alongside current pricing, condition and carrying costs.
Confirm board financials at offer stage. Down-payment minimum, post-closing liquidity, any flip tax, and sublet terms are board-set; verify the current requirements before you commit.
It's a service building, not an amenity building. The building has doorman service and staff. It has no gym, no garage, and no roof deck. Many Village buyers prefer exactly that profile.
Pets are welcome with approval. The building is pet-friendly subject to the board.
Historic-district context applies. Exterior changes are regulated; preservation controls do not guarantee resale value or an unchanged streetscape.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with location and service. The block, the historic-district protection, and the full-service operation are the strongest selling points against unstaffed co-ops nearby.
Prepare the buyer for the board. A clean, well-documented board package and a financially qualified buyer are the heart of a successful co-op sale. We manage the package and the board timeline end to end.
Price to room-by-room comps. With roughly 75 apartments, the building generates real comparable data; we price to its own recent trades adjusted for room count, floor, outlook, and condition.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 15 West 12th Street, also evaluate:
- 59 West 12th Street, 37 West 12th Street, and 149 West 12th Street — Village co-ops on the same street
- 100 West 12th Street, 101 West 12th Street, and 122 West 12th Street — full-service West 12th Street buildings
- 15 West 11th Street — co-op one block south
- 24 Fifth Avenue and 33 Fifth Avenue — larger full-service Fifth Avenue co-ops nearby
More Greenwich Village buildings
- 14 West 14th Street — 2008 condominium
- 15 East 10th Street (The Mayfield) — 1907 co-op
- 15 West 11th Street — 1923 co-op
- 16 East 11th Street — 1839 co-op
- 17 East 12th Street — 1929 condominium
- 18 East 12th Street — 1910 condominium
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Greenwich Village — read The Roebling Team Guide to Greenwich Village.
The full playbook — what goes in the package, how boards read your financials, the interview, and the timeline — plus sample cover, reference, and personal letters you can adapt.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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