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29 Downing Street

$9,995,000

$2,761 per sq ft

29 Downing Street

Greenwich Village, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10787576

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

3,620

Sq. Ft.

1829

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 3,620 sq ft
Year Built 1829
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Greenwich Village

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Building Terrace, Patio, Terrace
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Bedford Street/Sixth Avenue
Year Built 1829
Living Area 3,620 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0527-0092
Block/Lot 527/92

Description

This peerless Greenwich Village carriage house with curb cut garage, melds old and new, public and private, indoors and outdoors, in a way that nods to life in New York City itself. Painstakingly gut-renovated and ultra-flexible, currently configured as three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and expansive ground-floor space with breathtaking designer interiors throughout. Currently zoned as mixed-use, this 1829 house was built on land owned by the third Vice President of the United States, Aaron Burr. Today, the structure is among the city's oldest and most photographed thanks to star turns in House Beautiful, Elle, The Wall Street Journal and two coffee table books. Located within the Greenwich Village Historic District, the 25-foot-wide carriage house underwent a thorough renovation that salvaged and restored much of the cherished historic detail while adding compelling, unexpected modern touches. Some of the original wood joists needing replacement were repurposed as shelving, while others are still intact. The 3,600-square-foot building welcomes indoor-outdoor living and lavish entertaining on the second floor, where exposed beams rise over wide-plank hardwood floors, and a wall of folding glass doors opens the level entirely to the nearly 900-square-foot terrace. Imagine glorious al fresco gatherings surrounded by ivy-covered brick walls and the sights of the Village. A well-equipped outdoor kitchen with a gas grill is perfect for summer barbecues, while the unique sunken garden and firepit provide a stunning focal point with peek-a-boo views into the ground-floor space below. Inside, the extraordinary open kitchen dazzles with a massive waterfall quartz island/breakfast bar trimmed in wood and topped with copper pendants. The full suite of Miele appliances includes a range with a retractable down vent, a dishwasher, drawer microwave and wine refrigerator. Ascend the industrial-chic open staircase to discover the top floor's private quarters. The sun-kissed primary suite features a wall of glass overlooking the skylit staircase and a serene spa bath with floor-to-ceiling large format tile, exposed shelving, a Duravit rain shower/soaking tub and floating double vanity. Two secondary bedrooms share another full bathroom outfitted with a frameless glass shower, skylight and upscale finishes. With a curb cut and mixed-use zoning, this home's ground floor is a flexible open wonderland ideal as a car collector's dream garage, an art studio or gallery space, a startup office or additional living space. Fourteen-foot tall ceilings, polished concrete floors, transom windows and glimpses into the sunken garden underscore the grand scale of the space. A powder room, laundry room, storage rooms and additional cellar storage space complete this extraordinary Downtown sanctuary. Located within the Greenwich Village Historic District, at the corner of Downing Street and Bedford Street, this home is surrounded by the outstanding shopping, dining and nightlife of the West Village and Meatpacking District, with the media and tech offices of Hudson Square within easy reach. Small neighborhood parks, Washington Square Park and 500-acre Hudson River Park deliver iconic outdoor space in every direction. Transportation is effortless with 1, A/C/E, B/D/F/M and PATH trains, excellent bus service and CitiBikes all nearby.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden Building Roof Deck Building Patio Building Terrace Patio Terrace

Building Information

Stories 3
Style Prewar

Greenwich Village, or 'The Village,' remains the heart of New York’s creative history and intellectual life. Defined by its winding, non-grid streets and the iconic Washington Square Park, the neighborhood offers a unique sense of place. The real estate market is highly sought after, featuring some of the city's most beautiful historic townhouses, gold-coast cooperatives, and discreet luxury developments that maintain the area's low-rise charm.

Greenwich Village Live Market Data

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Active Listings

177

Median Asking Price

$1.55M

Median $/Sqft

$1,993

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

43

Median Sale Price

$1.62M

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29 Downing Street, Greenwich Village, New York County • Near Bedford Street/Sixth Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10787576
First Listed: 11/5/2014
Price Changed: 2/28/2022
Closed: 8/5/2022
Contract Date: 2/28/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Alex Heydt

Listing Contact: (914) 318-0694

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