151 Avenue B New York, NY 10009

Located in the East Village, this five-family building at 151 Avenue B, built circa 1849, presents a rare opportunity. The building, with a lot size of 23 X 93 and a building size of 23 X 54, offers approximately 5590 sq ft of interior space and 1300 sq ft of combined exterior space. The building area is 4416 sq ft. The property is a rare example of a Gothic Revival style townhouse, featuring original details such as double wood doors, a decorative relief beneath the projecting box cornice, and a well-preserved pointed archway with clustered colonettes. The building comprises four full-floor apartments and a penthouse. The apartments feature high ceilings, original wood floors, and decorative fireplaces with marble and wood mantels. The garden floor apartment, formerly the home of Charlie Parker, includes a private landscaped garden. The parlor floor has original pocket doors and three decorative fireplaces. The third and fourth floors each have two bedrooms, with the fourth floor featuring an open country kitchen and an exposed brick wall in the living room. The penthouse apartment includes a private deck, skylights, and a loft space over the bedroom. The garden and parlor floor apartments can be combined to create an owner's duplex. The building has three designations: The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, The State Register of Historic Places and The National Register of Historic Places. The archway is featured in "Bricks and Brownstones" by Charles Lockwood.