The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
271 E 7th St Unit 5
Listing Notes
A hidden full-floor penthouse loft atop an 1843 brick townhouse in the heart of the East Village. Rich with architectural character and old-world atmosphere, this unique loft features soaring peaked beam-and-plank ceilings dating to the 1860s, skylights, dormers, and original lime-mortared brick walls that fill the space with natural light throughout the day. Peaceful and deeply authentic, the residence offers a rare sense of retreat above the city, serene by day and warmly intimate by night, while remaining moments from the energy, culture, dining, and creativity that define downtown Manhattan. Conveniently located near major transportation, the World Financial Center, and a vibrant network of galleries, artist studios, and creative spaces throughout downtown Manhattan. Ownership includes exclusive roof rights, offering a rare opportunity to further envision and enhance the rooftop experience, subject to applicable approvals. A truly unique East Village penthouse loft for the buyer seeking architectural authenticity, privacy, and creative possibility in one of New York City's most iconic downtown neighborhoods. Exceptionally low monthly carrying costs complete this rare Manhattan offering.
Market Insights
$2083/sqft vs a nearby median of $1488/sqft.
- +40% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,200 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 29.3% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Pre-war character+$45k +2.5%
- Transit access−$27k −1.5%
- Visible condition issues−$27k −1.5%
- Moderate flood-area edge−$9k −0.5%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 6 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- May 6, 2026
- Photos
- 3 photos
- Property type
- coop
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Jan 4, 2001 · $200,000
Features & Amenities
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1900
- Stories
- 3
- Total units
- 5
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,728 sqft
- Lot size
- 867 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildings
- Building class
- C2
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
7 total recorded against the building
13 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: noise - residential
Top complaint types in ZIP 10009
- Noise - Residential2,895
- HEAT/HOT WATER2,542
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk1,682
- Illegal Parking1,476
- Encampment1,246
Recent DOB
- Sep 14, 2018V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · P-PLUMBING NONE
- Jan 15, 2014V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Jun 15, 2011V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Jun 3, 1992V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Recent HPD
- Mar 15, 2023Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Nov 2, 2022Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
- Feb 15, 2022Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
- Feb 15, 2022Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Aug 30, 2022DEED
- May 25, 2022DEED
- Dec 18, 1987DEED
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.