The lobby of the Windsor Arms, a prewar co-op on West Ninth Street in Greenwich Village, is a social hub. “Everyone knows the name of everyone’s dog and everyone’s kid,” says Corcoran agent Sara Schwartz, who has sold several units in the building. On a recent visit, a 30-year resident learned about a neighbor’s pregnancy and recalled how her own children took an annual Halloween photo by the fireplace in the lobby every year — and then offered to babysit when the new baby arrived. People love the full-service building so much they never want to move, instead choosing to snap up the rare open unit (maybe before it even hits the market) and combine apartments, Schwartz says. The 10-story brick building was designed by Sugarman & Berger (the firm behind One Fifth Avenue nearby), and features a pointed roof and diamond-shaped brickwork. “It leans on the Goth side,” according to the agent. Residences offer period details, bright spaces and “many of them have working wood fireplaces,” Schwartz says. The Windsor Arms is surrounded by plantings, both its own and those along West Ninth, which are professionally maintained. Plus it’s in the heart of one of New York City’s most charming and community-focused neighborhoods, with restaurants, shops and parks nearby.
Prewar details include beamed ceilings and wood-burning fireplaces
The building was built in 1925 as a rental building and went co-op in 1980s. The majority of units are one- and two-bedrooms, but several residences have been combined over the years to create bigger spreads. Many of the surrounding buildings are low-rise, allowing for views of the neighborhood. “The south-facing units have beautiful views, including the Freedom Tower, and the neighborhood is landmarked on that side, so the views are protected,” Schwartz says, referring to the Greenwich Village Historic District, in which the building is located. It also allows for natural light inside the apartments, and a late-morning visit to the building confirmed sunshine illuminated its many large windows, especially on upper levels. Residences feature many prewar details, including original wood floors, beamed ceilings, gothic doorframes with pointed arches and galley kitchens. The fireplaces feature mantels fabricated by the Batchelder-Wilson Company, an Arts-and-Crafts-era tile maker. In the first quarter of 2025, a three-bedroom with an open living and dining space was listed for $3.75 million. A large one-bedroom with a bay window sold for $935,000 that February, while the last two-bedroom sold in 2023 for $1.925 million. There are only a few three-bedrooms; the last one, in need of renovation, sold for just under $2 million in 2019. Schwartz also noted the building’s financials were very sound, the building is mortgage free and there are reserves to pay for needed repairs (thus residents aren’t met with added common charges, known as assessments). The building allows up to 75% financing and charges a flip tax of 5% of the net profit.
A doorman with 25 years of service
The staff at the Windsor Arms goes above and beyond, Schwartz says. The building has an around-the-clock door attendant; the day-time doorman has been at his post for more than 25 years. The step-down lobby — renovated in the 2010s — has book-matched marble walls, a fireplace (also with a tiled mantel from the Batchelder-Wilson Company) and a seating area, as well as a mail room. A super is on-site daily, and there’s a bike room and common laundry facilities (although washers and dryers are permitted in units). “We’re a different kind of building. Low-key, but we make it warm and welcoming,” according to the building’s super.
The charms of Greenwich Village
West 9th Street is “one of the most notable blocks in the city,” Schwartz says. And it’s only one block: it turns into Christopher Street west of Sixth Avenue and is considered East 9th Street on the other side of Fifth Avenue. Even East 9th is only two blocks, and Ninth Street is a hub for creative types, including writer-designer couple Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler, artist Helmut Lang and writer Susan Minot. “There are lots of therapists on the block, too, so that’s why you always see a lot of celebrities on the street — they’re going to see their shrinks,” actor Amy Sedaris told The New York Times in a 2020 article on “The Neighbors of Ninth Street,” which profiled several residents of the street. The street is famous for its trees (“an arborist walks the block a few times a year,” Schwartz notes) and has a landscaping committee to keep it looking green and tidy, plus decorate for the holidays. The landmarked Victorian Gothic-style Jefferson Market Library is directly across Sixth Avenue, as is its adjacent garden, a seasonal oasis of flowers, trees and lawns. Washington Square Park is about three blocks away in the other direction. The Windsor Arms is around the corner from C.O. Bigelow, the oldest apothecary in the U.S. (dating to 1838), as well as Citarella gourmet market. There are several quaint restaurants in the area, including & Son Steakeasy (across the street) and Thai, Mexican and Italian eats less than two blocks away. The historic gay bar The Stonewall Inn is about a five-minute walk.
Walkable to subways and the PATH train
An entrance to the West 4th Street subway station is just three blocks from the building, giving residents quick access to the A, C, E, B, D, F and M trains. The 1 train also stops about three blocks away at Christopher Street. A PATH train station is at the corner of West 9th Street and Sixth Avenue, with the trip to Journal Square in Jersey City, N.J., taking less than 20 minutes. The M8 bus stops on the same corner, offering crosstown service. Drivers have several options to get out of the city, including the Holland Tunnel (about 13 minutes away). Drivers could also take Christopher Street to West Street, which leads to the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel into Brooklyn or turns into the West Side Highway and 9A, leading to the Bronx, Westchester and beyond.
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Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
4/ 10
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
94/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Christopher Park
3 min walk
Picnic Area
McCarthy Square
4 min walk
Picnic Area
NYC AIDS Memorial Park at St Vincent's Triangle
5 min walk
Picnic Area
West 4th Street Courts
5 min walk
Basketball
Minetta Playground
5 min walk
Playground
Walking Paths
Washington Square Park
6 min walk
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Minetta Green
6 min walk
Walking Paths
Father Demo Square
7 min walk
Abingdon Square Park
10 min walk
Picnic Area
Trails
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