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Butterfield House, 37 West 12th Street - Greenwich Village
Butterfield House, 37 West 12th Street - Greenwich Village
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37 West 12th Street

Butterfield House,
37 West 12th Street

Doorman Co-op located in Greenwich Village, between Fifth Avenue & Sixth Avenue  Map

  • Apartments For Sale (3)
  • Recent Sales (24)
  • All Units in Building (104)
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Overview of Butterfield House at 37 West 12th Street

The Butterfield House, completed in 1962, is considered one of New York City's most important post-World War II apartment buildings. Designed by William J. Conklin and James S. Rossant of the architectural firm Mayer, Whittlesey & Glass, the building has become a landmark of mid-century modern architecture in Greenwich Village's Gold Coast district.

The through-block structure features distinctive designs on both street faces - rising seven stories on 12th Street and thirteen stories on 13th Street. Its most notable architectural elements include projected bay windows, private balconies, and a striking glass-walled corridor connecting its two wings. The building is particularly celebrated for its 12th Street façade, which harmoniously integrates with the neighboring brownstones while maintaining its modern character.

Located just off Lower Fifth Avenue, the building sits in a prime location convenient to Greenwich Village, the Flatiron District, Chelsea, and Union Square. The property includes a tranquil landscaped garden and courtyard that provides a peaceful retreat from the urban surroundings.

The 104-unit cooperative offers full-service amenities including 24-hour doorman service, a resident manager, state-of-the-art fitness facility, bike room, on-site garage, and central laundry facilities. The building maintains its status as a pet-friendly residence and allows pied-à-terres, though subletting and co-purchasing are not permitted.

Year Built
1963
Apartments
104
Floors
7
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Courtyard
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Interested in off-market listings at Butterfield House? Some previously listed residences might be available – contact us for insider details on potential opportunities!

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Nearby Subways

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  5. F
  6. L
at 6th Ave and 14th 0.13 miles
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  2. Q
  3. R
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
at Broadway and 14th 0.26 miles
  1. B
  2. D
  3. A
  4. C
  5. E
at 6th Ave and Waverly Pl 0.34 miles

Carter’s Review

"Butterfield House is one of the city's most distinguished post-World War II apartment houses, Situated on one of the loveliest blocks in the city and designed by William J. Conklin and James S. Rossant of the architectural firm of Mayer, Whittlesey & Glass, the through-block building has an elevation of 7 stories on 12th Street and 13 stories on 13th Street.

One of the city's most distinguished post-World War II apartment houses, Butterfield House is situated on one of the loveliest blocks in the city. Designed by William J. Conklin and James S. Rossant of the architectural firm of Mayer, Whittlesey & Glass, the through-block building has an elevation of 7 stories on 12th Street and 13 stories on 13th Street."
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Pros & Cons

  • One of the city's most distinguished post-World War II apartment buildings
  • On-site garage with discounted parking
  • Some balconies- including many on the north wing that face south overlooking the garden
  • Near Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Union Square greenmarket
  • Convenient public transportation
  • 24-hour doorman service with resident manager
  • Prime Greenwich Village location that is also close to Flatiron and Chelsea districts
  • Lovely street
  • Large- deep bay windows on 12th Street
  • Magnificent and elegant lobby and glazed courtyard
  • Close to Subway
  • Pet-friendly building
  • State-of-the-art fitness facility
  • Tranquil landscaped garden and courtyard
  • Allows pied-à-terres
  • No sundeck
  • 2% flip tax for buyers
  • No subletting allowed
  • No co-purchasing or parents buying for children permitted

CityRealty Rating

30
/44
Architecture
+
26
/36
Location
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23
/39
Features
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8
Editor’s Points
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87
CITYREALTY
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "well-proportioned" post-war gem offers "excellent livability" with "generous windows" that "flood units with natural light." The "intimate" inner courtyard "feels like a private backyard," while the building's "thoughtful scale" harmoniously integrates with its surroundings, making it a "neighborhood standout."

Sales History

Price/Room (Est)

Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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Alternate Addresses

  • 12 West 13th Street
  • 14 West 13th Street
  • 16 West 13th Street
  • 18 West 13th Street
  • 20 West 13th Street
  • 22 West 13th Street
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