51 5TH Avenue #15C

Prime Greenwich Village 2 BR Rental -- only $6500K/month!This unique and spacious 2 Bedroom is in a gracious pre-war doorman building on lower Fifth Avenue at 12th St. -- the heart and soul of Greenwich Village! Freshly restored floors (with original mahogany accents) add to the grandeur of the enormous Living Room, which features 16' ceilings, a soaring mullioned window, and a corner decorative fireplace. Living Room is reached by several steps down from the wrought-iron balcony/hallway, which surrounds it on three sides, separating Kitchen/Dining area of apartment from the Bedrooms.Kitchen is large, with ample space for Dining Room table overlooking Living Room -- or use the space for an Office and put Dining Room downstairs to create an open Living/Dining option. Kitchen and bathroom are both windowed and have many original details, coupled with a brand-new, below-counter refrigerator duo and new stove. Building has many amenities, including pristine laundry room, storage, bike room, and 24-hour doorman. Lobby has been restored to 1920's elegance, with hand-painted ceiling murals and gilt accents. And, of course, the location is prime -- just a few blocks from both East and West Side transportation, Washington Square Park/NYU, and Union Square with its legendary green market; midway between everything downtown and midtown have to offer.Rental term is for 1-year with easy renewal for 2nd year, and renter must be approved by the Coop Board via interview, but application is straightforward. Owner open to offering renter "right of first refusal" to purchase apartment when the 2-year lease term expires in 2018!A "must-see" for both renters and those who want/must rent now, but hope to purchase in the near future!