Welcome to Residence 4B at 20 Fifth Avenue, a distinctive one-bedroom, one-bathroom home combining classic prewar architecture with generous proportions in the heart of Greenwich Village.
The residence's sunken living room creates a beautiful transition between spaces, with decorative wrought-iron railings adding architectural interest. Original corner windows welcome natural light, while hardwood flooring and a decorative fireplace contribute warmth and character.
A spacious bedroom accommodates a king-size bed, complemented by generous closet space throughout. The home also offers a separate dining area and a windowed kitchen, creating a comfortable layout for everyday living and entertaining.
Built in 1940 and designed by Boak & Paris Architects, 20 Fifth Avenue features a limestone and red-brick exterior that reflects the neighborhood's architectural heritage. Residents benefit from a full-time doorman, elevator access, on-site laundry facilities, and a live-in superintendent.
Ideally situated in Greenwich Village, the building offers convenient access to Washington Square Park, Union Square, celebrated restaurants, independent shops, and multiple subway lines.
A home where thoughtful proportions and original architectural details give everyday living a distinctive sense of character.
Greenwich Village is the hip spot every artist, actor, and activist dream of living in. From 14th to Houston, hugged by the Hudson River and Broadway, this area is extremely popular with NYU students, faculty, and young professionals. The establishments here are popular with every New Yorker and visitor, meaning there's always something to do in this trendy neighborhood.
Greenwich Village was not originally part of New York City. Dutch Settlers and a formerly enslaved black population, liberated after the first legal protest to take place in America, used the land for tobacco farms. After New Netherlands was conquered by the British in 1664, they left Greenwich as its own hamlet, separate from New York City.
The name "Greenwich" first appears in NYC city records in 1713, meaning it was likely incorporated into the rest of the city around that time. After the American Revolution, Greenwich was the site of multiple city facilities such as…
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