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SOLD FOR $637,500

· Closed December 21, 2023

226 E 12TH Street #2B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$637,500

226 E 12TH Street #2B

East Village, Manhattan

VIRGINIA APTS

MLS® #RLS10923937

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,239/mo
Neighborhood East Village
Floor 10 of 10

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North facing
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 10 of 10
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Exposure North
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1928
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 00467/0022

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 8, 2023 $675,000 -
Price Reduced Dec 28, 2023 $659,000 -2.4%
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $637,500 -3.3%

Description

This classic pre-war one bedroom is located on a quiet tree lined street in one of the most distinctive co-ops in the East Village. The residence has two exposures and features spacious rooms including a windowed kitchen and bathroom with full tub. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, a full sized three door refrigerator/freezer, and butcher block countertop. The bedroom is located away from the street for extra privacy and has abundant closets and storage shelves. Air conditioning is from a newly installed thru the wall unit. This efficiently managed mid-rise building is located a few blocks from Union Square between Second and Third Avenues and offers easy access to public transit. There are two elevators, three stairways, a renovated laundry room, video intercom, bike storage, select storage lockers, and a full time live-in super. The smoke free co-op is pet friendly and is open to gifting, co-purchases, pied-a terres, and subletting.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building None

Building Amenities

Green Building

Building Information

Building VIRGINIA APTS
Total Units 82
Stories 10
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,239/mo
Original Price $675,000
Sale Price $637,500
Previous Price $659,000

The East Village remains New York’s epicenter of counter-culture and artistic expression. Known for its active street life, community gardens, and legendary music venues, the neighborhood offers an energy unlike any other. The real estate market is characterized by historic tenement-style cooperatives, historic low-rise walk-ups, and a growing selection of modern boutique condominiums that offer luxury amenities in Downtown Manhattan.

East Village Live Market Data

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Active Listings

95

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,763

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

5

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.36M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/23/26, 12:49 AM EST

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Location

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226 E 12TH Street #2B, East Village, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1901
Year Built
125 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $115,260
Land Value: $20,580
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 1,667 SF
Building Area: 1,440 SF
Built FAR: 0.86
Allowed FAR: 2

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,239 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10923937
First Listed: 6/12/2023
On Market: 6/8/2023
Price Changed: 12/28/2023
Closed: 12/21/2023
Contract Date: 6/8/2023

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Peter Kapp

Listing Contact: (212) 521-5706

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RLS at REBNY

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