139 E 12th St

139 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003

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    3 bd

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    1 ba

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    1,000 sq ft

139 E 12th St
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Find Your Perfect Downtown Vibe at 139 E 12th Street Welcome to 139 East 12th Street, where classic New York charm meets unbeatable downtown convenience in the heart of the East Village—just a stone’s throw from Union Square. This charming pre-war building is full of character, offering bright, thoughtfully laid-out apartments with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and that unmistakable NYC energy. Whether you're working from home, hosting friends, or relaxing after a day out in the city, this space feels just right. Step outside and step into everything—trendy cafes, top-rated restaurants, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, nightlife, and multiple subway lines (4/5/6, N/Q/R/W, and L) all within a few blocks. You’re connected to the entire city, yet rooted in one of its most iconic, creative, and walkable neighborhoods. Perfect for students, young professionals, or anyone who wants to live in the pulse of downtown Manhattan, 139 E 12th St is more than a rental—it’s your next home. Don’t miss your chance to live in one of NYC’s most vibrant and sought-after areas. Come see it for yourself today!

About 139 E 12th St New York, NY 10003

Find Your Perfect Downtown Vibe at 139 E 12th Street Welcome to 139 East 12th Street, where classic New York charm meets unbeatable downtown convenience in the heart of the East Village—just a stone’s throw from Union Square. This charming pre-war building is full of character, offering bright, thoughtfully laid-out apartments with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and that unmistakable NYC energy. Whether you're working from home, hosting friends, or relaxing after a day out in the city, this space feels just right. Step outside and step into everything—trendy cafes, top-rated restaurants, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, nightlife, and multiple subway lines (4/5/6, N/Q/R/W, and L) all within a few blocks. You’re connected to the entire city, yet rooted in one of its most iconic, creative, and walkable neighborhoods. Perfect for students, young professionals, or anyone who wants to live in the pulse of downtown Manhattan, 139 E 12th St is more than a rental—it’s your next home. Don’t miss your chance to live in one of NYC’s most vibrant and sought-after areas. Come see it for yourself today!

139 E 12th St is an apartment community located in New York County and the 10003 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District # 2 attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Walk-Up

Apartment Features

  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Office
Neighborhood

One of the most iconic neighborhoods in Manhattan, East Village is filled with a creative community spirit and vintage vibes. If residents aren’t perusing vintage stores or boutique shops, they’re experiencing the neighborhood’s popular dive bars, pubs, and thriving culinary scene. On the lower end of Manhattan, East Village is known for its very happening nightlife scene and incredible variety of businesses to explore.

The public transportation in East Village is something to envy, with so many bus stops and subway stations to get you where you need to be in the city. Residents love being outdoors at running paths on the East River and enjoy the neighborhood’s largest green space, Tompkins Square Park, a historic space complete with , live music and a local farmers market. Though the neighborhood doesn’t house high rises, it’s known for its pre-war walk-ups, giving this neighborhood a historic, architecturally trendy vibe for renters looking in East Village.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
139 E 12th St is within 6 minutes or 0.4 mile from New York University. It is also near School of Visual Arts and Baruch College.
Schools
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
993 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
176 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
280 Students
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
476 Students
Nearby
Grades 10-12
506 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
155 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
780 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
779 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in New York include 3 Avenue, located 0.1 mile from 139 E 12th St. 139 E 12th St is near LaGuardia, located 9.4 miles or 20 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 13.1 miles or 22 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
LaGuardia
Drive: 20 min 9.4 mi
Newark Liberty International
Drive: 22 min 13.1 mi
Walker's Paradise
100
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
100
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Biker's Paradise
96
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 139 E 12th St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
Drive: 10 min 2.3 mi
139 E 12th St has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 miles, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Union Square Park
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Merchant's House Museum
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Washington Square Park
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Tompkins Square Park
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Asser Levy Playground
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
139 E 12th St has 5 parks within 1.0 mile, including Union Square Park, Merchant's House Museum, and Tompkins Square Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
139 E 12th St has 3 hospitals within 1.1 miles, the nearest is New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai which is 0.3 mile away and a 5 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 12 min 3.9 mi
Drive: 20 min 10.5 mi
139 E 12th St is 3.9 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.

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