49 West 12th Street
49 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011
BBL 1005760066 · BIN 1009632
- Year built
- 1952
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- About 70
- 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
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted
- Dogs and cats
- Permitted with conditions
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 1BR median, 2023–2026
- $753K
- 6 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $510K – $1.7M
- Listing discount
- 1.4%
- Recorded transfers
- 81
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49 West 12th Street is a full-service postwar cooperative on one of Greenwich Village's most desirable blocks — West 12th between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, within the Greenwich Village Historic District. It is the kind of building that defines a certain downtown search: a 24-hour doorman, a resident manager, a landscaped roof deck, and a well-run board, on a quiet, tree-lined, landmark-protected street steps from the heart of the Village. Its mix of studios and one-bedrooms makes it a practical entry point to a prime Village address.
The block sits at the center of the prime 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 protects the streetscape through review of proposed alterations; it does not guarantee future property values.
Architecture and unit composition
Built in 1952 and converted to cooperative ownership in 1983, 49 West 12th Street is a ten-story postwar red-brick elevator building with a masonry base and a green canopied entrance. Its roughly 70 apartments are predominantly studios and one-bedrooms — efficient, well-lit layouts typical of the era's better Village buildings — making it one of the more accessible full-service co-ops on these blocks.
This is a service-first co-op: a full-time doorman, a resident manager, porters, a landscaped common roof deck, central laundry, and storage, without the gym-and-garage amenity stack of a larger building. The value is in the location, the staffing, and the protected block.
Building operations
49 West 12th Street operates as a staffed cooperative with a full-time doorman and a resident manager. As a co-op, monthly maintenance covers building operations, staff, and real-estate taxes, plus any underlying mortgage payments documented in the current budget. The building is pet-friendly — both cats and dogs are permitted — subject to board approval, and it has historically allowed pieds-à-terre and subletting (up to two years) with 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 within 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
- Equal to 2% of sales price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
15 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Applicant or Guarantor FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 per applicant/guarantor if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $400 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Interview FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 | 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 $1500 for all lines except C line ($2000) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Monthly Maintenance Charge FeeConditionalConditions: If closing takes place after the 10th of the monthPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Equal to common charges and Charges up to the time of closing | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer Agent Closing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $850 or $1100 if closing remotely | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
16 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet FeePer sharePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equal to $ 1.00 per share or one months rent | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Applicant or Guarantor FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 per applicant/guarantor if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $350 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Applicant or Guarantor FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 per applicant/guarantor if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet FeePer sharePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount Equal to $ 1.00 per share or one months rent | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
3 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 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 Minor $500, Standard and Major $2000 or 2% of the cost of the alteration | 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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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 conditionsBoard approvalSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- PermittedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Dogs and cats
- Permitted with conditionsPet-friendly — cats and dogs permitted (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
- $606 per room a monthMedian of 5 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
- 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, 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
- $28,918/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $34
- Modeled exposure split equally across 70 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).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2020–25. 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
49 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, and renovation level, with the full-service operation and the prime Fifth/Sixth Avenue location supporting value relative to smaller, unstaffed Village co-ops. Because the building skews toward studios and one-bedrooms, absolute prices are accessible by Village standards while the per-room and per-foot figures reflect the address. We price each unit to the building's own 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 | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8A | 1 BA | $699,000 | -4.9% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 8B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $827,000 | -1.4% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 8H | 1 BR · 1 BA | $715,000 | -1.4% |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 1A | 1 BR · 1 BA | $510,000 | -14.9% |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 10A | 1 BA | $690,000 | -4.0% |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 10C | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,682,500 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 7H | 1 BA | $595,000 | +8.2% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 8H | 1 BR · 1 BA | $750,000 | +0.0% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2023): a median $1,090/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 1.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2021 | 8C | $2,225,000 |
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 1-00576-0066). 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.
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At the recent median sale of $699K (7 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $11,171 to close, or 1.6% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,171
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 doorman, a resident manager, and a roof deck between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, within the Greenwich Village Historic District.
An accessible entry to a prime address. The studio-and-one-bedroom mix makes a full-service West 12th Street co-op attainable.
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.
Pets are welcome with approval. Both cats and dogs are permitted, subject to the board.
Historic-district context applies. Exterior changes are regulated; designation does not guarantee unchanged surroundings or stable property values.
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 the building's own comps. We price to 49 West 12th's recent trades adjusted for room count, floor, outlook, and condition.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 49 West 12th Street, also evaluate:
- 37 West 12th Street, 59 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 12th Street — full-service Village co-op on the same block
- 24 Fifth Avenue and 33 Fifth Avenue — larger full-service Fifth Avenue co-ops nearby
More Greenwich Village buildings
- 47 East 9th Street — 1964 co-op
- 48 East 13th Street (35 East 12th Street), 48 East 13th Street and 35 East 12th Street — 1900 co-op
- 49 East 12th Street — 1910 co-op
- 49 West 9th Street, 49 West Ninth Street — 1855 co-op
- 51 Fifth Avenue — 1929 co-op
- 53 West 11th Street — 1891 co-op by George F. Pelham
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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