West 3rd Street Mixed-Use Apartment Building

Situated in the Greenwich Village Landmarks Historic District, this mid-1800's 3-story corner building was renovated and extended horizontally to the rear and vertically with the addition of a full floor. This expansion to the building bulk was maximized according to the zoning district’s allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The existing brick street facades were restored to harmonize with the historic context, but the new extensions were clad in natural flat-lock copper to offer a sympathetic contrast. The building’s original combustible timber framing was replaced by a steel and concrete slab system which allowed the building’s residential floors 2 through 4 to be organized around a single interior stair. This “switchback” stair is accessed from the West 3rd Street entry and runs up to the public roof terrace. The basement and ground floor are commercial use, currently occupied by a cafe.

Care was taken to maximize the perception of space and material on the interior. Much of the original brick of the west lot line wall is exposed, both along the public stair hall and in the individual apartments. Whenever possible the floor to ceiling height was maximized by omitting any dropped ceiling and exposing the ductwork. Kitchen millwork is warm wood veneer and all counters solid stone slabs.

Facade detail of the West 3rd Street mixed use building showing the original brick building morphing into the newly added copper-clad 4th floor.

Detail of Brick to Copper Transition

West 3rd Street building "Before" renovation.

“Before” View of 3-Story Corner Building

Massing study showing proposed vertical extension and rear extension of the West 3rd Street building.

Massing Sketch: 3 Stories to 4 with Rear Extension

A city street corner showing a multi-story brick building with large windows, with a streetlamp, cars parked along the street, and pedestrians walking by. The building has a modern upper section with a different material, and the scene indicates an urban environment.

“After” As Built View of 4-Story Corner Building

3D Model View (before changing of internal framing and omission of fire escape)

Modern kitchen with exposed brick wall, stainless steel appliances, cherry wood cabinets, open shelving, and large windows in an industrial style space.

Apartment 3A - Kitchen toward Living Room

Empty room with white walls, hardwood floors, several windows, ceiling lights, and exposed ductwork.

Apartment 3A - Living Room

Final Street Elevation Drawings

Empty apartment with hardwood floors, large windows, white walls, and an exposed brick wall in the kitchen area.

Apartment 3A - Living Room toward Kitchen

Open-concept modern kitchen with wood floors, white countertops, and exposed concrete ceiling. Large windows allow natural light, with three hanging industrial-style pendant lights. Kitchen features a central island with a sink and a stove on the adjacent counter.

Apartment 3B - Kitchen toward Living Room

Interior view of the penthouse apartment under construction with an exposed original brick wall and floating stairs to the roof terrace.

Apartment 4A under construction

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