Greenwich Village has always had a way of rewriting the rules of New York living. On a leafy stretch of West 13th Street, one co-op proves you don’t need to choose between the soulful character of a 19th-century townhouse and the light-filled glamour of a penthouse. For $3.85 million, you can have both.
Perched atop a 25-foot-wide Greek Revival townhouse, this duplex residence occupies the building’s top two floors—a perch that feels removed from the bustle below but firmly rooted in Village history. Inside, the home’s interiors, featured in Architectural Digest, balance reverence for the past with a contemporary polish that makes every room feel intentional.
The lower level unfolds as a dramatic great room, complete with south-facing mullioned windows, a wood-burning fireplace, and ceilings tall enough to let the light linger. Details like dimmable lighting, integrated speaker wiring, and discreet storage solutions speak to the care taken in its recent upgrades.
Rather than disappear into the background, the kitchen makes its presence known. Clad in Brazilian marble and anchored by a matte black farmhouse sink, it’s equal parts design statement and working space, outfitted with sleek new Miele appliances.
Behind the social spaces, two bedrooms create a private wing. The primary comes with a custom built-in headboard—a subtle luxury that makes the room feel curated rather than decorated—while the second bedroom is fitted with a custom closet. The addition of a full bath, washer, and vented dryer make this level as practical as it is beautiful.
It’s upstairs, however, where the home reveals its most surprising turns. A second living room—complete with built-in media wall and a carved alabaster lighting fixture—offers a more intimate counterpart to the grand entertaining space below. Nearby, a guest bedroom, full bath, home office, and walk-in closet round out the floor.
And then there’s the terrace. Through French doors lies a 300-square-foot private roof deck—a south-facing expanse where plants thrive in built-in planters with automatic irrigation, and where the treetop views remind you why Village blocks are some of the most coveted in the city. With board approval, the possibility exists for a second level of roof deck, creating a rare bi-level outdoor escape in the heart of downtown.
Townhouse gravitas, penthouse light, a roof deck oasis, and Village character—this home isn’t about compromise, but about layering the best of New York’s residential archetypes into one polished package.
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