Updated a year ago
Off Market
203 Prince Street
Soho, Manhattan | Sullivan Street & MacDougal Street
11 Rooms6 Beds3.5 Baths4,224 Square FeetMulti-Family
$11,950,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$31,756
Price Per SF
$2,829
Outdoor space and views
- Garden [24'x15']
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Garden
- Laundry Room
Property Description for 203 Prince Street
Featured in Architectural Digest and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this rare, 24.5-foot wide townhouse has been sympathetically restored and is one of only three surviving merchant houses built in the transitional Federal/Greek Revival style. Located in Soho's Sullivan-Thompson Historic District, and built on land that was once part of the estate of former Vice President Aaron Burr, this iconic residence has tremendous curb appeal and offers exceptional charm with grand-scaled rooms, period details, 6 wood-burning fireplaces and bright exposures through original sash windows.
From the moment you ascend the high stoop and gaze up at the impressive front door, you know you've arrived someplace special. A wide entrance vestibule leads to a magnificent double parlor with soaring 14-foot ceilings, ornate plaster moldings, matching onyx fireplaces and light through historic 6-over-6 windows. Just beyond, a large Tuscan-inspired eat-in-kitchen completes the floor and provides access to a lush, intimate "secret garden" ideal for relaxing and dining al fresco.
The top two floors of the house are bathed in natural light and offer four large bedrooms each with a wood-burning fireplace, and two separate studies that easily convert to additional bedrooms. The ground floor English Basement extends the full footprint of the house and is currently an open plan with unlimited potential. Accessed from either the parlor level or underneath the front stoop, this expansive space offers numerous options including additional bedrooms, a private office or a separate guest apartment. The full cellar below is finished as a home gym and offers a large separate laundry room and endless amounts of storage. Additional amenities include multi-zoned central air-conditioning, custom-milled bookshelves, copious amounts of storage and a charming powder room for guests.
This very special offering presents a rare opportunity to live in one of New York's most treasured landmarked homes and will appeal to those who appreciate history and have a passion for preservation. And of course, there's the alluring Soho location, surrounded by historically significant architecture with great restaurants, cafe's, galleries, world class shopping and every possible convenience right at your doorstep. Truly one-of-a-kind!
From the moment you ascend the high stoop and gaze up at the impressive front door, you know you've arrived someplace special. A wide entrance vestibule leads to a magnificent double parlor with soaring 14-foot ceilings, ornate plaster moldings, matching onyx fireplaces and light through historic 6-over-6 windows. Just beyond, a large Tuscan-inspired eat-in-kitchen completes the floor and provides access to a lush, intimate "secret garden" ideal for relaxing and dining al fresco.
The top two floors of the house are bathed in natural light and offer four large bedrooms each with a wood-burning fireplace, and two separate studies that easily convert to additional bedrooms. The ground floor English Basement extends the full footprint of the house and is currently an open plan with unlimited potential. Accessed from either the parlor level or underneath the front stoop, this expansive space offers numerous options including additional bedrooms, a private office or a separate guest apartment. The full cellar below is finished as a home gym and offers a large separate laundry room and endless amounts of storage. Additional amenities include multi-zoned central air-conditioning, custom-milled bookshelves, copious amounts of storage and a charming powder room for guests.
This very special offering presents a rare opportunity to live in one of New York's most treasured landmarked homes and will appeal to those who appreciate history and have a passion for preservation. And of course, there's the alluring Soho location, surrounded by historically significant architecture with great restaurants, cafe's, galleries, world class shopping and every possible convenience right at your doorstep. Truly one-of-a-kind!
Listing History for 203 Prince Street
Now
07/16/2025
TOM by Richard Orenstein
Brown Harris Stevens
06/03/2025
$11,950,000
Initial Price by Richard Orenstein
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 203 Prince Street
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1834
Floors/Apts4/2
Soho | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Famous for its art galleries, designer boutiques, cobblestone streets and cast-iron architecture, SoHo has always been full of buzz - wowing both tourists and locals alike. It’s rich with history (more so than most neighborhoods). So, whether you’re a computer nerd, serial shopper or foodie, you’re guaranteed to find something exciting to do in this storied neighborhood.
SoHo is bounded by Houston Street to the north, Canal Street in the south, 6th Avenue to the west and Crosby Street on the east.
The neighborhood has gone through many ups and downs over its long history. Enough to make a voluminous history book. When the Dutch discovered Lower Manhattan, they came across indigenous people living on the island. Technically, the American Indians were the first Manhattanites and then the Dutch moved in making them the second original Manhattanites.
After the Civil War ended, the west side of Lower Manhattan flourished because the shipping routes changed. Textiles and the need for all types of products increased. Warehouses and large lofts were built and replaced farmland to accommodate the commerce. Many of those buildings are still standing and give SoHo its unique character and charm.
The bustling commerce eventually stopped and in the mid 1800’s, well-to-do families began moving into SoHo. They built exquisite buildings, many of which are characterized by their cast-iron facades. Soon after it became residential, theatres, music halls and eateries followed. The wealthy eventually left and the once prosperous district began another decline.
The 1960’s marks SoHo’s most definitive period. City planners lost their bid to build a major highway that would level a portion of the neighborhood and many historic buildings. After their failed attempt to revitalize SoHo, artists quickly moved into the empty lofts and warehouses. Some legally, and other move-ins, not so legal. The city turned a blind eye. Artists of all mediums working from their new creative spaces created a ripple in the art scene. It was such a ripple that the well-to-do uptown crowd started buying their art and hanging out with them. The uptown folks eventually moved into the neighborhood and began buying up the lofts and warehouses. As soon as the word spread, up went the property values and the rest is history.
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