Property Description for 122 East 10th Street, 4
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.
The sun-flooded upper duplex is located on the fourth and fifth levels of the townhouse and features 10 ft ceilings adorned with wooden beams in the large living/dining room, a stylish kitchen with breakfast area, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a private roof deck— a perfect and quiet oasis in the middle of Downtown Manhattan. The home features working fireplaces with original restored marble mantlepieces, exposed brick, a new skylight, hardwood floors, updated marble bathrooms, abundant closet-space, and beautiful pre-war details throughout. The roof is new and has a lifetime warrantee. There is additional F.A.R.—bring your architect to envision the possibilities that await you!
Eco-friendly and sustainable materials were used in the renovation including non-toxic paint and insulation. The home has new pipes, new boiler and mechanicals and was fortified by structural engineers to ensure that this incredible building is structurally-sound and restored to the highest standards.
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 this 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.