31 East 12th Street
31 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003
BBL 1005640001 · BIN 1009195
- Year built
- 1929
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 81
- Floors
- 12
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Not permitted
- Maximum financing
- 80% of the purchase price
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2025
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- Studio median, 2023–2025
- $470K
- 2 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $465K – $475K
- Listing discount
- 1.9%
- Recorded transfers
- 21
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31 East 12th Street is a 1929 prewar cooperative in the heart of the architecturally rich East 12th Street corridor between University Place and Broadway — two blocks from Union Square and steps from NYU and The New School. It delivers the things prewar Village buyers want most: beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, windowed kitchens, large entry foyers, and wood-burning fireplaces in many apartments, in a full-service building with a 24-hour doorman.
It is worth understanding the building's setting precisely. The Greenwich Village Historic District boundary runs along University Place, which means this stretch of East 12th Street — though full of distinguished prewar buildings — lies outside the protected district. (Only Grace Church and a handful of individually recognized structures in the immediate corridor carry landmark protection.) For an owner, the practical effect is a genuine prewar building without the alteration constraints that come with a landmarked façade.
Architecture and unit composition
31 East 12th Street is a 12-story prewar masonry apartment house of 81 units, served by two passenger elevators. The apartments carry the prewar features the era is known for: beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, separate windowed kitchens, generous foyers, and wood-burning fireplaces in many units. The mix runs from studios through larger combined and duplex layouts. The wood-burning fireplaces are a meaningful and increasingly scarce feature in Manhattan and a real differentiator here.
Building operations
The building operates as a full-service cooperative with a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a live-in superintendent, two passenger elevators, a shared roof deck, central laundry, a bike room, and basement storage. There is no in-building gym and no on-site parking — consistent with a prewar building of this scale.
As with any cooperative, buyers should review the building's financial statements, the most recent reserve study, board minutes, the maintenance history, and any planned assessments or capital projects during due diligence. The board's financing, sublet, and any flip-tax policies are variable and should be confirmed at offer stage.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of August 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.
Purchase
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $50 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $275 if financing | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $800 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
5 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $50 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Monthly Subletting Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 20% of Rental Amount (see sublet fee letter) | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Refinance
1 item
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recognition Agreement Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Ownership transfer
3 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $200 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Legal Fee to co-ops attorney | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount To be determined | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $800 | 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
- 80% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Co-purchasing
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Purchase or lease by a corporation
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 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
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedNormal sized house pets permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
Considering an apartment here? Send Corey the listing to confirm the pet and washer/dryer rules for that apartment.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Roof deck, bike storage, 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
- $9,213/yr
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $72,121/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $9 – $74
- Modeled exposure split equally across 81 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 FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
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
- Flip tax
- Co-op transfer fee $800 (flat)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed; monthly sublet fee 20% of rental amount
- Pied-à-terre
- Secondary residence allowed
Recent sales
At 31 East 12th Street, consistent room and share counts can support comparisons; reliable square footage, total price and layout also matter. Studios sit at the entry point and the large combined and duplex units at the top of the building's range. Room count, ceiling height, the presence of a working fireplace, exposure, maintenance, and renovation level drive most of the spread between comparable apartments.
Unit-level transaction history is maintained in The Roebling Research Library and shared with clients during diligence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | 11F | 1 BA · 400 sf | $475,000 | $1,188/sf | -5.0% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 2F | 1 BA | $465,000 | -31.1% | |
| Apr 27, 2021 | 6E | 1 BR · 1 BA | $860,000 | -3.9% | |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 4F | 1 BA | $375,000 | +0.0% | |
| Aug 29, 2019 | 5 | 3 BR · 3 BA · 1,772 sf | $2,985,000 | $1,685/sf | -0.3% |
| Sep 27, 2011 | 5 | 3 BR · 1,772 sf | $2,550,000 | $1,439/sf | -8.9% |
| Jul 9, 2008 | 9CD | 3 BR · 1,968 sf | $2,450,000 | $1,245/sf | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2008 | 5C | 1 BR | $895,000 | +0.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2025) cleared a median $1,188/sf (recorded) across 1 sale. Median listing discount 1.9% 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 1-00564-0001). 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.
Closed rents at 31 East 12th Street, last 36 months
| Size | Leases | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 4 | $6,375 |
4 closed sublet leases, October 2023 to September 2026. Most recent lease January 2026. Based on few leases. Sizes with fewer than 2 leases are not shown. Compiled by The Roebling Team at Compass from closed leases.
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What to know if you’re buying
The fireplaces and prewar layouts are the draw. Wood-burning fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and large foyers are what set this building apart from postwar Village inventory. Prioritize the units that have them.
It's outside the historic district. The building is not landmarked, which gives owners more latitude on alterations than landmarked Village buildings allow — a quiet advantage.
It's a co-op — expect a board. Purchases require board approval and a financial package; the board sets the minimum down payment, sublet rules, and any flip tax. Confirm those parameters at offer stage.
Run the co-op math. Factor maintenance and any assessments into your monthly carry, and run the purchase through the Buyer Closing Cost Calculator.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with prewar character and the corridor. The fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and the two-blocks-from-Union-Square location are the differentiators.
Prepare the board package early. Co-op closings move at the pace of board review; a complete package keeps the timeline tight.
Price by room, fireplace, and condition. Comparable co-op sales here turn on room count, prewar features, maintenance, and renovation level.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 31 East 12th Street, also evaluate:
- 10 East 12th Street — condominium on the same block
- 18 East 12th Street — Greenwich Village building on the same block
- 21 East 12th Street — Village peer on the same block
- 40 University Place — nearby Greenwich Village co-op
- 39 Fifth Avenue — prewar Fifth Avenue co-op nearby
More Greenwich Village buildings
- 30 Fifth Avenue — 1923 co-op
- 30 West 13th Street — 1900 co-op
- 30 West 9 Street, 30–32 West 9th Street — 1846 condominium
- 31 West 11th Street — 1910 condominium
- 31 West 12th Street (The Ardea) — 1895 co-op
- 32 Washington Square West — 1925 co-op
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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