16 West 12th St.

Sale price: $15,350,000
Listing price: $17,950,000
Type: Single-family house

Located on one of Greenwich Village's most architecturally celebrated blocks, this 7,405 sq.-ft., five-story townhouse was purchased by wealthy homebuilder Ara K. Hovnanian on Jan. 6, according to the New York Post, for 85.5% of the asking price. It has a private garden and terrace. The area is home to many celebrities and is dotted by buildings belonging to New York University and the New School.