136 Waverly Pl

The Waverly

The Waverly is the kind of building that seems to play squarely into the classic fantasy of new arrivals coming to Manhattan, who by chance or kismet, land in an iconic and charming neighborhood–without realizing just how very lucky they are. And what downtown neighborhood is more iconic and charming than Greenwich Village? The 1928 landmark, a 16-story Art Deco building designed by Walter S. Schneider, is at the intersection of Waverly Place and Sixth Avenue. Its elegant facade features ornate stone and terracotta carvings and decorations, and intricate brickwork. A two-storied entrance framed by detailed carvings adds to its grandeur and homes provide views of the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Jefferson Market Library. The co-op’s street level contains retail space along Sixth Avenue. Included in its eclectic group of past and present residents are mythology and religion scholar Joseph Campbell, Olympic figure skater Sasha Cohen and restaurateurs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi. Homes in the 76 unit co-op include one- to three-bedrooms, with one-bedrooms listing for between $1.1 million and $1.5 million; two-bedrooms asking between $1.5 million and $2.8 million, and three-bedrooms priced at $3.9 million and $6.65 million. The kitchens and baths of many residences have been renovated. Prewar features include nine-foot, beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, molding and millwork, and in some units, entry foyers, pocket doors and wood-burning fireplaces. Select homes are outfitted with washer-dryers. The building has a streamlined and elegant lobby true to its Art Deco design, with staff including a 24-hour door attendant and a live-in super. Additional amenities include a laundry room, service elevator, bike room and storage for rent when available. The building is pet-friendly, allowing two per residence, and pieds-a-terre and co-purchasing are allowed on a case-by-case basis. Parents may buy units for employed children, and shareholders must own a home two years before requesting to sublet. Located in the heart of the Village, The Waverly is steps from the neighborhood’s famous Washington Square Park, Comedy Cellar, The Blue Note and The Stonewall Inn, along with stylish boutiques and restaurants found on the area’s charming streets. Shopping for essentials can be done at Citarella, Westside Market and gourmet specialty shops. New York University’s main campus is here. Public transit options within two blocks include the A,C,E, B, D, F and M trains at West Fourth Street-Washington Square the 1 and 2 lines at Christopher Street-Sheridan Square. It is possible to reach Midtown Manhattan in 10 minutes via an express train. The West Side Highway and the Holland Tunnel are a few blocks to the west and provide a quick exit out of Manhattan by car.