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5-bedroom apartment for rent in Greenwich Village

43 W 12th St, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10011

$40,000/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Greenwich Village, Manhattan: 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Rent $40,000/mo. Built in 1901.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Townhouse is being offered partially furnished Welcome home to 43 West 12th street perfectly situated in the heart of the Greenwich Village Historic District on one of Manhattan's most desirable residential blocks between 5th and 6th avenues. Originally constructed in 1861, this remarkable home was reimagined by renowned architect Todd Poisson of BKSK Architects, who transformed the historic structure into a bespoke modern residence. Currently configured with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half renovated bathrooms, the versatile layout can easily accommodate a fifth bedroom along with an additional home office, den, or playroom. Upon entering the home, one cannot help but notice the dramatic cantilevered staircase-finished in steel and wood-which runs through the six-story residence. A Marmorino Venetian plaster feature wall vertically connects the spaces, while a grand skylight at the top bathes the entire home in brilliant sunlight throughout the day. The property also features a beautifully landscaped roof garden with two entertaining spaces, complete with custom Sonos speakers, an outdoor gas grill, and a convenient indoor wet bar area. Throughout this luxurious residence, fine craftsmanship is evident in the exotic Brazilian walnut floors, custom millwork, and Marvin insulated double-hung wood windows. The home features five original and meticulously restored fireplace mantels, including one wood-burning hearth. All mechanical systems have been modernized, featuring multi-zone central air conditioning, Lutron lighting, and a Sonos music system, as well as automatic irrigation for the home's outdoor plantings. GARDEN FLOOR: There is a separate entrance from the street. The flooring was recently replaced and evened out along with installation of a new sewage pipe. This floor has a bedroom suite that faces south, a hallway bathroom with a shower and a separate walk-in storage room. Also on this level is a bonus room which can easily work as a home office den or playroom. PARLOUR FLOOR: Entering through the gated landscaped forecourt, there is double door entry vestibule with an alarm system for all your security needs. Upon entering you are welcomed in to an open loft-like 38'8" long living space which features a recently renovated built-in bar with a U-Line refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and a sink and an elegant powder room which completes the floor. THIRD FLOOR: There is a south-facing living room with two double-height windows, high ceilings, picturesque tree-lined views and a wood-burning fireplace. Off the living room is an informal dining area that connects to a renovated windowed eat-in kitchen with a recently updated flooring. FOURTH FLOOR: The third floor contains the extraordinary master bedroom suite. There is a 12-foot long dressing room with six custom closets and built-in dressers that connects the bedroom to the bathroom; Tre-Piu sliding doors can be pulled to close off the suite for privacy. The glamorous windowed primary bathroom faces south and is finished in Fleuri Travertine stone and has a two sinks, a walk-in shower and a separate oversized soaking bathtub. FIFTH FLOOR: The fourth floor has two additional bedrooms which recently received brand new flooring and a hallway recently renovated bathroom with a bathtub. SIXTH FLOOR: At the top is a wet bar area with a sink, a U-line refrigerator and storage which opens onto a lush landscaped roof garden which has two entertaining spaces and an outdoor grill along with custom Sonos speakers. In addition to the monthly rent the following services are being offered if tenant desires: -Super $250/month -Cleaner $300 each day of service -Doormen (sits in bldg next door) to help with exterior home maintenance $200/month -Gardener is quarterly and depends what is getting done (pricing TBD) -Irrigation is 2x a year (pricing TBD) -HVAC is quarterly with an annual contract (pricing TBD) -House manager / Nanny to manage all (pricing TBD)

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 57/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details10/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 640 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its ZIP code7/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1861, 1 home)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$80,020

First month $40,000, a one-month deposit $40,000 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Compared with the area

Asks $40,000/mo, 218% above the median asking rent for rentals with 4+ bedrooms in 10011.

Median here
$12,600/mo
10 listings, last 90 days

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More about 10011

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 6 AvL3 min walk
  • 14th Street (PATH)HOB-33 JSQ-33 JSQ-33 via HOB WTC-333 min walk
  • 9th Street (PATH)HOB-33 JSQ-33 JSQ-33 via HOB WTC-335 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

1 unit · 4 floors · built 1861

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

43 West 12 Street · BBL 1-00576-0163 · built 1861 · 1 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
One-family home
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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