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    151 AVE B, New York, NY 10009

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    $6,600,000

    Historic 5-family building in the East Village with owner's duplex.

    Type:Multi Family
    Property size:
    5,590 SF
    Lot size:
    0.05 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $1,180/SF
    Added:
    Mar 11, 2026
    Days on Market:
    119
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 2 at 7:23 am

    Property Features for 151 AVE B

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,590 SF
    Lot size
    0.05 Acres
    Property subtype
    Multi Family

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1849

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    Elizabeth A Stile

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    Listing date Mar 11, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Rare East Village opportunity: 5‑family building with owner's duplex potential.
    • Historic significance: Formerly the Charlie Parker Residence, with multiple landmark designations.
    • Prime location: Borders Tompkins Square Park, offering unobstructed park views.
    • Original architectural details: Gothic Revival style with double wood doors, decorative relief, and pointed archway.
    • Income‑producing property: Features 4 full‑floor apartments plus a penthouse with a private deck.
    • Spacious interiors: High ceilings, original wood floors, and decorative fireplaces.

    Overview

    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.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Charlie Parker (Yardbird) ... Museum

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Accounting Firm Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic Hotel & Motel Nail Salon Nursing Home

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    City
    New York
    County
    New York
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.98
    Latitude
    40.7266

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Historic 5-family building in the East Village with owner's duplex.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 151 AVE B New York, NY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $6,600,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Rare East Village opportunity: 5‑family building with owner's duplex potential.; Historic significance: Formerly the Charlie Parker Residence, with multiple landmark designations.; Prime location: Borders Tompkins Square Park, offering unobstructed park views.
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