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title: "438 East 12th Street #PHB, New York City, NY 10009"
description: "438 East 12th Street #PHB, New York City, NY 10009 — East Village, New York City, NY. Listing Price $5,900,000. 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,744 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $88,500 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission."
url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10009/438-east-12th-street-phb-ny-10009"
source: "Real Estate Rebate Team"
dateModified: "2026-09-17T17:53:32.235Z"
status: "Active"
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# 438 East 12th Street #PHB, New York City, NY 10009

East Village, New York City, NY

Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

Last updated: September 17, 2026, 1:53 PM

## At a Glance

- **Listing Price**: $5,900,000
- **Beds**: 3
- **Total Baths**: 3
- **Sqft**: 1,744
- **Common Charges**: $3,217 / mo
- **Monthly Taxes**: $3,893 / mo
- **Price per Sqft**: $3,383
- **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible

## The Private Brokerage Advantage

As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction.

- **Contract Purchase Price**: $5,900,000
- **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$88,500*
- **Illustrative Net Cost**: $5,811,500

*Illustrative Buyer Savings of $88,500 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.*

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## Property Overview

Penthouse B at Steiner East Village

With interiors by renowned designer Paris Forino and exterior designed by S9 Architecture, Penthouse B at Steiner East Village is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom plus powder room, single-level floor-through penthouse, with 843 square feet of private outdoor space, and protected views of the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings. The residence combines architectural character with modern comfort in one of New York's most culturally rich neighborhoods.

Positioned on the top floor and one of only three residences on its Penthouse elevator wing, the home offers exceptional privacy, abundant natural light from north and south exposures, and ceiling heights up to 15 feet 6 inches. The residence flows through beautifully proportioned spaces that connect indoors and out.

The north-facing living and dining area opens onto a private garden terrace through bronze-framed casement doors that frame views of the Midtown skyline, including the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings. The terrace extends the living space and is ideal for morning light, evening gatherings, or quiet retreat. At dusk, the skyline creates a striking backdrop as the towers of Midtown catch the light.
To the south, all three bedrooms overlook a serene, ivy-clad courtyard designed by Future Green Studio. This second private terrace spans the full width of the residence's southern exposure, connecting the home to nature.

The kitchen is elegantly appointed, centered by a sculptural white oak island topped in midnight black limestone. Surrounded by satin lacquer Italian cabinetry, Calacatta marble countertops, and a Calacatta Carrara backsplash, the space is equipped with fully integrated appliances by Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Bosch. Blackened metal detailing adds architectural depth and refinement.

The primary suite is expansive and tranquil, featuring garden views, a walk-in closet, and a five-fixture en-suite bath wrapped in Calacatta Ice marble. A deep soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, Waterworks chrome fixtures, and radiant-heated herringbone Bianco Dolomiti mosaic floors complete the space. Two additional bedrooms offer generous proportions and adaptability for a variety of living needs. The second bath features Bianco Carrara mosaic, a cerused white oak vanity, Bianco Dolomiti countertop, and a Corbata Nero marble-framed mirror. The powder room is finished in watercolor-glazed penny round tile, custom lighting, and a corner-wrapping mirror.

Additional features include seven-inch-wide European white oak flooring, eight-foot solid-core doors with burnished brass hardware, sound-attenuating bronze-framed casement windows and terrace doors, and a side-by-side in-penthouse laundry closet with full-size washer and dryer. All bathrooms include radiant-heated floors for everyday comfort.

Steiner East Village is a celebrated example of contextual modernism. Its Danish brick façade, statuary bronze detailing, and U-shaped form surrounding a vibrant central courtyard create a distinctive sense of place that is admired but rarely achieved. The building offers over 16,000 square feet of curated amenities, including a 50-foot indoor teak-ribbed pool, steam room and spa, a landscaped rooftop park with skyline views, herb gardens and an open-air kitchen, a fitness center curated by FitLore, a children's playroom, library with fireplace, 24-hour concierge, and live-in resident manager.

Located on a picturesque, tree-lined block near Tompkins Square Park, the Union Square Greenmarket, and some of the city's most celebrated cultural, culinary, and creative destinations, Penthouse B is more than a home—it is a masterfully composed lifestyle. A residence of rare inspiration, designed to elevate every moment.

## Property Details

- **Property Type**: Condominium
- **Beds**: 3
- **Total Baths**: 3
- **Rooms**: 5
- **Sqft**: 1,744 sqft
- **Stories**: 6
- **Year Built**: 2017
- **Price per Sqft**: $3,383
- **Common Charges**: $3,217 / Monthly
- **Monthly Taxes**: $3,893 / mo
- **Listed On**: Mar 24, 2026
- **Days on Market**: 178 Days

### Residence Features

- Central Air
- Common On Floor
- In Unit
- Garage
- Building Barbecue
- Building Garden
- Building Roof Deck
- Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Hardwood
- City

### Building Amenities

- Sauna
- Garage

## Estimated Monthly Payment

**$36,944 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($1,180,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three.

- **Principal & Interest**: $29,834
- **Property Taxes**: $3,893
- **Common Charges**: $3,217

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender.

## Sales and market data

### Recent sales

20 apartments at Steiner East Villag have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $3,750,000 in June 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices.

| Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2D (Apartment) | 3 | 1,976 | $3,750,000 | $1,898/ft² | June 2, 2026 | City record · MLS |
| 2E (Apartment) | 2 | 1,037 | $1,995,000 | $1,924/ft² | April 1, 2026 | City record · MLS |
| 4T (Apartment) | 1 | 765 | $1,450,000 | $1,895/ft² | February 11, 2026 | City record · MLS |
| 6K (Apartment) | 2 | 1,257 | $2,650,000 | $2,108/ft² | September 9, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| PHG (Apartment) | 4 | 2,258 | $6,130,000 | $2,715/ft² | October 8, 2024 | City record |
| 4-L (Apartment) | 1 | 608 | $1,380,000 | $2,270/ft² | September 25, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 3P (Apartment) | 1 | 662 | $1,500,000 | $2,266/ft² | July 10, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| GRDB (Apartment) | 2 | 1,195 | $2,700,000 | $2,259/ft² | May 31, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 3D (Apartment) | 2 | 1,265 | $2,350,000 | $1,858/ft² | February 16, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 4K (Apartment) | 2 | 1,112 | $2,205,000 | $1,983/ft² | October 6, 2023 | City record |
| PHH (Apartment) | 3 | 1,987 | $2,971,159 | $1,495/ft² | September 28, 2022 | City record |
| 4-Q (Apartment) | 2 | 1,439 | $2,775,000 | $1,928/ft² | June 1, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 5S (Apartment) | — | 1,244 | $2,500,000 | $2,010/ft² | May 24, 2022 | City record |
| 6-R (Apartment) | 3 | 1,604 | $3,250,000 | $2,026/ft² | March 22, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| GARDEN-A (Apartment) | 2 | 1,027 | $2,595,000 | $2,527/ft² | March 9, 2022 | MLS |
| GRDA (Apartment) | — | 1,027 | $2,335,000 | $2,274/ft² | March 9, 2022 | City record |
| 4P (Apartment) | 1 | — | $1,500,000 | — | March 8, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 3C (Apartment) | 2 | 1,221 | $2,350,000 | $1,925/ft² | March 3, 2022 | City record |
| 5-M (Apartment) | 3 | 1,628 | $3,700,000 | $2,273/ft² | December 14, 2021 | City record · MLS |
| 2R (Apartment) | 2 | 975 | $1,800,000 | $1,846/ft² | December 2, 2021 | City record · MLS |

Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below.

### How this price compares

- **This home**: $5,900,000
- **Median sold price**: $3,475,000
- **Difference**: +$2,425,000 (+69.8%)
- **This home, $/ft²**: $3,383
- **Median $/ft²**: $1,962
- **Comparable sales**: 4
- **Sales from**: December 2021 – June 2026
- **Middle half of those sales**: $3,180,290 – $3,712,500

Based on three-bedroom sales at Steiner East Villag.

### How these sales were negotiated

- **Typical time to find a buyer**: 180 days (3 sales)
- **Typical time to close**: 62 days (3 sales)

Based on three-bedroom sales at Steiner East Villag with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric.

These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure.

### Price trend

Median price per square foot, sales at Steiner East Villag

| Year | Median $/ft² | Sales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2018 | $2,047/ft² | 69 |
| 2019 | $1,861/ft² | 6 |
| 2021 | $2,099/ft² | 5 |
| 2022 | $1,969/ft² | 7 |
| 2024 | $2,266/ft² | 5 |
| 2026 YTD | $1,898/ft² | 3 (thin) |

Based on recorded sales at Steiner East Villag. 2026 is year-to-date.

Years marked "thin" rest on fewer than 5 sales, where a single unusual apartment moves the median a long way. Read those points as the small samples they are rather than as the market turning.

Sales data through June 2026.

Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for.

[See every recorded sale at Steiner East Villag](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/steiner-east-villag)

## About The Building

### Steiner East Villag

East Village · Condominium

438 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10009

A building in East Village, currently featuring 4 active listings.

- **Year Built**: 2017
- **Active Units**: 4
- **Floors**: 6

[View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/steiner-east-villag)

### Available Residences — For Sale (4)

| Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [PHB](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10009/438-east-12th-street-phb-ny-10009) | 3 | 3 | 1,744 sqft | $3,383 | $5,900,000 | Sothebys International Realty | Mar 24, 2026 | 178 days |
| [2Q](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10009/438-east-12th-street-2q-ny-10009) | 1 | 2 | 880 sqft | $1,703 | $1,499,000 (-3.3%) | Coldwell Banker Warburg | Mar 16, 2026 | 186 days |
| [6S](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10009/438-east-12th-street-6s-ny-10009) | 2 | 3 | 1,244 sqft | $2,010 | $2,500,000 | Corcoran Group | Sep 14, 2026 | 4 days |
| [PHH](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10009/438-east-12th-street-phh-ny-10009) | 3 | 3 | 2,000 sqft | $2,375 | $4,750,000 | Corcoran Group | Sep 15, 2026 | 3 days |

## Potential NYC Second-Home Tax

This property may be subject to New York City’s non-primary residence surcharge if it is not used as a qualifying primary residence. The surcharge is based on the NYC Department of Finance market value, not the listing price.

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## Related Links

- [Steiner East Villag — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/steiner-east-villag)
- [East Village neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/east-village)
- [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator)
- [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact)

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