Luxury and off-market in the West Village

The top tier in the West Village combines full service, privacy and exceptional light. Townhouses, prewar co-ops, small walk-up buildings and a limited number of waterfront and boutique condominiums. Recorded sales show 87 closings at $5 million or more in the past year.

The highest recorded residential sale in the West Village in the past year was $70M, and 87 homes closed at $5 million or more. Condos carry a median sale of $4.37M.

Penthouses and full-floor homes rarely show up in search filters. Tell us your size, outdoor space and budget, and we’ll send what’s available in the West Village, including quiet and off-market listings.

Condo sale prices in the West Village are up 161.1% year over year, while the overall median asking price is up 10.6% year over year. At the top of the market, individual building and view premiums matter more than the averages.

A full-service building with a 24-hour doorman, concierge, resident manager and staff who handle deliveries and services. In co-ops it often comes with stricter boards and higher maintenance.

Through an LLC or trust (condos are more flexible than co-ops), with confidentiality agreements, private showings and an agent who can access quiet listings. Expect enhanced anti-money-laundering verification for all-cash purchases.

Most condos allow LLC purchases; most co-ops do not. Federal rules require disclosure of beneficial owners for many all-cash LLC purchases of residential real estate.

Monthly common charges and property taxes for condos, or maintenance for co-ops, typically scale with size and building service. Ask for the last two years of building financials and any planned assessments before you buy.

Crooked, tree-lined streets that ignore the grid, Federal-era townhouses and a waterfront park. The West Village is among the most coveted addresses in Manhattan. Inventory is thin and charm is priced in; walk-ups, small rooms and historic-district rules come with the territory.