299 West 12th Street

299 West 12th Street is a 17-story residential building with red brick facades and large windows that houses 182 apartment units. The structure overlooks Abingdon Square Park and sits within the historic street network of the West Village neighborhood.

Architect Emery Roth designed the building for developers Bing & Bing and received its occupancy license on July 30, 1931 as an apartment hotel. The project introduced a new building style to West Village, bringing larger residential blocks with modern standards to the area.

The building represents the shift in West Village from small row houses to larger residential complexes that reshaped the neighborhood's character. You can see this change when you walk along the street and notice how it stands taller than many surrounding structures from earlier eras.

The building features a full-time doorman, laundry facilities, and storage spaces for residents. Visitors and those in the area benefit from its close location to Hudson River parks and the Whitney Museum, making it a convenient base for exploring the West Village.

The penthouse spans two levels with spacious interior and outdoor terraces offering views toward the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline. This extensive private outdoor space was an uncommon feature for residential buildings in Manhattan when the structure was completed.

Location: Manhattan

Architects: Emery Roth

GPS coordinates: 40.73770,-74.00520

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10