17 Harrison Street

Never before have we seen a townhouse with this ideal combination of grand proportions, natural light, volume, and location. Built in 1869, and designed by architect Charles W. Hurth, this landmarked Tribeca townhouse is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Located on one of the most prized Tribeca blocks of Harrison Street between Staple and Greenwich, it features a unique Cast Iron base below a masonry loft building. As is typical of this fine example of Neo-Grec architecture, there is a pressed metal cornice which crowns the top floor and still present are the metal support rods from the preexisting metal awning that was prototypical of the time when the building was used by the butter and egg merchants of Tribeca. Built approximately 23' X 58 with 5700 sq ft above-grade (and an additional 1400 sq ft on the cellar level), this four story home is currently configured as a legal two family home and ready for you to move right into. The owners triplex unit has 6 generous sized bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The ground floor and cellar are currently being used as an income producing rental unit, and has one additional bedroom and bath. This unit can be provided vacant, and is currently on a month to month lease. Completely gut renovated in the mid 1990's, this home is as solid as they come. Most spectacular is the center light-well capped by an oversized skylight that allows natural light to pour through the center staircase down to the parlor floor. The ceiling heights throughout range from approximately 10' to 11.5' (and 8 in the cellar). There are three large window bays across the front and the upper floors have corner exposures. The floors throughout are one of a kind custom-milled American cherry and ash wood. This home also features a north and south facing terrace that is approximately 1000 sq ft in total area and is separated by an solarium with views of both historic Tribeca and the rapidly changing downtown skyline. This opportunity is as rare as it gets. Please contact us for a private showing today. All information provided herein is subject to error and omission. All measurements including sq. footage are approximate.