15 East 9th Street

Spectacular Greenwich Village Townhouse with Original Ballroom! Built in 1838, 15 East 9th Street is a gorgeous and elegant 5-story, single family home in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Manhattan. With over 9,500 square feet of interior space, and 827 square feet of private backyard and terraces, this 1938 townhouse awaits your restoration. The property has been carefully maintained and is presented with much of its preserved Greek-Revival architecture. Special features of the property include 9 fireplaces, 2 staircases, 4 kitchens, 6 bathrooms, and 17'-foot ceilings. Lot size is 25' wide by 92.2' deep with two extensions built almost to the lot line. Most recently, the house has been used as the gallery, museum, and popular event space of a prominent art collector. Delivered Vacant.Basement: Delivered raw. There is ample room to create a private gym, wine cellar, or storage space.Ground Level: Formerly used as a gallery and workshop, there are multiple rooms waiting to be transformed into living spaces or home offices. Access the private garden.Parlor Floor: An elegant staircase leads up to a magnificent ballroom designed by Stanford White, unlike any other in Manhattan. It features 17' ceilings and enormous arched windows showcasing charming views of Greenwich Village. All original details such as a wood-burning fireplace, herringbone floors, and original moldings are still intact. This level also includes a large kitchen with access to a private balcony and a beautiful library/den with a wood-burning fireplace. Third Floor (currently accessed by two staircases): The left-wing is the large primary bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a very spacious walk-in closet. Across from the primary bedroom suite, is a large sitting area/library with a fireplace. The right-wing features two more sun-flooded bedrooms. The rear bedroom features a private outdoor terrace. Fourth Floor: This floor features a large bedroom plus 2 separate living areas with a fireplace, small kitchen, and 2 bathrooms.Fifth Floor: Enter into an expansive living room with wood-burning fire place and large windows displaying views facing the charming East 9th Street. This room leads you back to an additional kitchen, bathroom, and 2 more bedrooms.Rooftop: Delivered unfinished. With incredible views of the neighborhood and city, this outdoor space awaits the potential to create a magnificent finished roof deck (consult with your architect) with plenty of space for entertaining.Perfectly situated on tree-lined 9th street between University and 5th Avenue. Design your perfect home in the heart of Greenwich Village, surrounded by incredible restaurants, unique shopping and easy-to-reach transportation. This one of-a-kind townhouse offers a myriad of uses including: income-producing rental property, live-plus income, or conversion into a single-family mansion.