The Glass House
43 West 13th Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues · Greenwich Village
BBL 1005770066 · BIN 1009721
- Year built
- 1906
- Type
- Cooperative
- Amenities
- Two keyed elevators, intercom entry and loft layouts
- 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 with conditions
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditions
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- Tiered or formula; see fees
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2025
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2025
- $1,663
- 2 sales
- Listing discount
- 3.2%
- Recorded sales
- 12
- On record
- 2003–2025
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The Glass House is a nine-story former warehouse containing large half- and full-floor lofts. Its 1906 structure gives the residences broad floor plates, substantial ceiling heights and large windows. Two keyed elevators provide access to the residential floors, with front and rear arrangements dividing some levels into separate homes.
The cooperative stands on West 13th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Its residential scale is unusually small relative to the amount of interior space: half-floor homes commonly exceed 2,000 square feet, while combined full floors reach approximately 5,000 square feet.
Architecture and unit composition
The former industrial structure retains columns and deep, open interiors. Ceilings reach roughly thirteen feet in documented homes. Large windows serve the perimeter, while individual renovations determine how the space behind them is divided into bedrooms, work areas and living rooms.
Half-floor residences appear in front and rear positions, with different exposures. Full-floor combinations extend across a much broader footprint. Interior circulation, window placement and the position of enclosed rooms consequently matter more than a bedroom count alone can convey.
Central air conditioning and in-unit laundry are present in documented residences. These features, along with kitchen locations and room divisions, reflect apartment-level alterations. A buyer comparing two homes here may be evaluating significantly different renovation generations within the same warehouse structure.
Building operations
The building operates as a cooperative with keyed elevator access and an intercom. The two elevators are a significant piece of shared infrastructure for a small number of homes. Commercial space also occupies part of the property, making the residential loft inventory one component of the building's use.
An elevator-modernization assessment was scheduled to run through early 2026. A purchase should confirm completion of this particular project and any final balance allocated to the shares being acquired.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of July 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
- If owned for two (2) years or less, 4% of the purchase price. If owned between two (2) years and less than four (4) years, 3% of purchase of the purchase price. If owned between four (4) years and less than six (6) years, 2% of the purchase price. If six (6) years or longer, 1% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
Purchase
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement Fee | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $750 ($800 without broker) | Refundable Not stated |
| Estate Closing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $850 ($900 without broker) | 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 Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicant | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublease FeeRecurring | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 5% of the annual rent per month for the first year then 10% for the second year | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet Renewal Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When Upon approval | Amount $500 | 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 Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Refinance
1 item
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
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 July 2026
- Purchase or lease by a corporation
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 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 conditionsA one year term with a one year option to renew pending Board approval. In addition, the sublease term will be deducted from the total years of ownership in relation to the flip-tax calculation. The Shareholder will pay the corporation a non-refundable fee of 5% of the total rental fee due monthly…Source: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedSublet to Board ApprovalSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditionsSubject to alteration agreementSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
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Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- Per unit / month range
- —
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).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2025–30. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Recent sales
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | 7R | 2 BR · 2 BA · 2,200 sf | $4,325,000 | $1,966/sf | +1.8% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 6R | 2 BR · 2 BA · 2,245 sf | $3,050,000 | $1,359/sf | -3.2% |
| Sep 2, 2020 | 4 | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 5,000 sf | $4,300,000 | $860/sf | -4.3% |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 7F | 3 BR · 2 BA · 2,000 sf | $2,460,000 | $1,230/sf | -29.7% |
| Mar 21, 2012 | 2 | 2 BR · 3 BA · 5,000 sf | $3,900,000 | $780/sf | -13.3% |
| Jan 27, 2010 | 7R | 3 BR · 2,200 sf | $2,500,000 | $1,136/sf | +0.0% |
| Sep 7, 2006 | 3F | 4 BR | $2,700,000 | -20.6% | |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 5F | 2 BR | $1,850,000 | +0.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2025) cleared a median $1,663/sf (recorded) across 2 sales. Median listing discount 3.2% 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.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2012 | 2R | $3,900,000 |
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 1-00577-0066). 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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Comparable buildings
- 30 West 15th Street: A nearby prewar cooperative with a taller building form and a limited residential inventory.
- The Ardea: A nearby prewar cooperative for comparing residential scale and vertical circulation.
- 29 West 15th Street: A smaller cooperative with few homes relative to its building height.
- 40 West 17th Street: A prewar cooperative farther north with a comparable small-building ownership structure.
- La Fabrique: A cooperative of similar residential scale and height for comparing converted downtown space.
More Greenwich Village buildings
- The Bakery Building, 42 West 13th Street — 1960 co-op
- 43 East 10th Street — 1891
- 43 Fifth Avenue — 1905 co-op
- 44 East 12th Street (Parc Village) — 1985 condominium
- 44 West 8th Street — condominium
- 45 Fifth Avenue — 1925 co-op by Sugarman & Berger
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Greenwich Village — read The Roebling Team Guide to Greenwich Village.
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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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