Greenwich Village Townhouse II

Manhattan

Situated in the Greenwich Village Historic District, this mid-to-late1800's 4-story Victorian townhouse was one of three identical houses developed at the end of the block. This was a gut renovation on the interior and carefully restored on the exterior. Major structural initiatives included deepening the cellar by underpinning the front and back brick bearing walls and replacing the rear half of the roof structure to allow for a level roof terrace accessed by a new roof stair. Since this property lies within the Greenwich Village Historic District the new roof bulkhead had to be designed without being visible by any public street or sidewalk. The front facade had not changed from the original design, but was restored meticulously, including all new historically accurate windows and front doors. The rear façade had a unique and original cantilevered wood-framed bay window which had sagged significantly over the last century and a half. The bay window was rebuilt from scratch and fitted with a new steel cantilever structure. The roof of the bay was fitted with a new skylight trimmed in copper to admit more daylight to the rear parlor. The house remained a single-family residence but was expanded with the new roof terrace and the height-increased cellar. Among several interior design flourishes was the exposing of the original wood ceiling joists on the ground floor and the exposing of the brick party walls on upper levels.

Black and white photo of a multi-story brick apartment building with fire escape stairs on the front. There is a street sign in the foreground with the text '613 - 10 M'.

1940 Tax Photo showing 3 matching townhouses (the left-hand has lost its stoop)

A red brick three-story building with a navy blue front door, four large windows with beige trim, and a small balcony on the right side. A scooter is parked on the sidewalk in front of the building, and some greenery, including tree branches and potted plants, are visible.

Street Facade

Parlor Stair Hall

A cozy kitchen scene with three people, a woman and two men, engaged in conversation. The kitchen has white cabinets, a chandelier, a stove, microwave, and various appliances on the counter. A large dining table with a decorative centerpiece is in the foreground.

Primary Bathroom

Main Street Entrance

Longitudinal Section Looking East

Hallway with wooden flooring and a brick wall on the left. A staircase is visible at the bottom left, descending downward. A small wooden cabinet and a wall-mounted light fixture are on the brick wall. On the right side, there are several doors, one slightly open, revealing boxes inside a room with a window. The ceiling has decorative molding and an oval skylight allowing natural light in.

3rd Floor Stair Hall with Oculus

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Brick townhouse entrance with a dark blue door, gold house number 250, two black wall-mounted lanterns on either side, potted plant on the right side of the stairs, and green plants on the left side of the stairs.
Interior view of a staircase with wooden steps and white balusters, adjacent walls painted in light colors, a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and a wall sconce light fixture.
Additional Photos and Drawings

Primary Shower

Parlor Stair Hall

Room with white built-in bookshelves, a window with blinds, and an exposed brick accent wall.

Cellar, Ground, and Parlor Floor Plans

Wooden staircase with white spindles and brown handrail, a vintage wooden bench with a green cushion, hardwood flooring, cream-colored walls, and decorative white molding.

2nd Floor Study

A cluttered kitchen counter with various appliances, utensils, and food items, with white cabinets and a wooden ceiling.

Kitchen (Punch List Meeting)

Shower area with white subway tiles, a built-in niche with personal care products, a rain shower head, and a marble seating bench with a white towel hanging.

Kitchen (Punch List Meeting)

Bathroom with white marble countertop double sinks, oval mirrors, wall-mounted light fixture, toilet, and hexagonal tile flooring.