122 East 10th Street, 1

Rare opportunity to own a stunning, renovated and historically significant half of a townhouse on the highly coveted Renwick Triangle. Located on a picturesque tree-lined block in the East Village, this 18’ wide, six-story Anglo-Italianate townhouse features original architectural details and is beautifully renovated with luxury sustainable materials to create a true masterpiece of architecture and design. Built by famed architect James Renwick Jr., best known for creating St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Smithsonian Institute, this unique home built in 1858 is where past and present magnificently intersect.

This co-op with condo rules is perfect for either an end-user or as an investment unit and gives you the opportunity for live/work. Offered for sale as either one townhouse or as two separate units, please inquire for details. A stately brick exterior offers two entrances to this quadruplex. No expense was spared in restoring and upgrading this one of a kind home. The garden level entryway leads to a stylish living area/dining room and chef’s kitchen and new Marvin sliding doors open to a private South-facing garden adorned with a large dining table and chairs, seating area, a BBQ— a perfect and quiet oasis in the middle of Downtown Manhattan. The kitchen features radiant heated stone floors; the original brick and stone hearth frames a gorgeous and modern La Cornue brass and stainless-steel oven and custom range hood. The kitchen island is made of Vermont Danby Marble, and features custom Henry Built cabinets and pantry providing ample storage and has a deep farmhouse style porcelain sink. The Quadruplex currently has 3 living areas, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a cellar, laundry room, and a private garden and front yard—but can be easily reconfigured to accommodate your unique needs. The Cellar was renovated with new pipes, new boiler and mechanicals and provides ample storage. The home has been fortified by structural engineers to ensure that this incredible building is structurally-sound and restored to the highest standards.

The home features Central AC, working fireplaces with original restored marble mantlepieces, original refurbished original chandeliers, antique Italian tiles from the 1500’s, white oak flooring made from reclaimed horse fencing, double-paned windows, and custom cabinetry throughout are some of the details that make this home truly exceptional. Eco-friendly and sustainable materials were used in the renovation including non-toxic paint and insulation.This historic block has been home to many iconic figures and artists such as architect Stanford White who was born at 118 East 10th St, photographer Diane Arbus who lived next door at 120 East 10th St from 1968-1970, photographer Saul Leiter lived at 111 East 10th Street for 63 years and wrote a book called “East 10th Street,” the Olsen Twins owned 123 and 125 East 10th St and actress Molly Ringwald formerly owned the upstairs apartment.

Surrounded by incredible restaurants, stores, parks and public transportation including the 4,5,6,N,R, Q, L trains, the Union Square Farmer’s Market, Gramercy Park, Washington Square Park, Tompkins Square Park, this pet-friendly home evokes magical old NYC soul and is surrounded by the vibrancy and creativity of the downtown community. This boutique 2-unit building is offered for sale as either one townhouse or as two separate units, please contact us for a private viewing of this historic one-of-a kind home renovated with sustainable materials, luxurious details and utmost care—it is a masterpiece of design, style and conscious living.