21 Downing Street
Description
A distinguished turn-key investment property on a coveted West Village Street.
Built in 1877, 21 Downing is an impressive newly renovated and fully leased 3-unit townhouse with ground floor retail that lends itself well to a number of uses including an owner/user scenario, investment property, a private single-family home or a 1031 exchange. This income generating property has all new mechanicals, a new roof, newly renovated residential units,...Own a piece of New York history with a 4.8% cap rate.
A distinguished turn-key investment property on a coveted West Village Street.
Built in 1877, 21 Downing is an impressive newly renovated and fully leased 3-unit townhouse with ground floor retail that lends itself well to a number of uses including an owner/user scenario, investment property, a private single-family home or a 1031 exchange. This income generating property has all new mechanicals, a new roof, newly renovated residential units, newly remodeled hallways and a newly finished façade.
Measuring 17 x 50, the building is completely gut renovated using the highest quality of materials across all levels. The building spans over 3600 interior square feet, features 1,100 square feet of outdoor space and an additional 850 square foot basement.
With a cap rate of 4.8%, the breakdown of the units is as follows.
Unit 1: Retail / Office
Currently configured as a ground floor office space with a lower level. The ground floor has a bathroom, pantry, outdoor space and a dedicated HVAC unit, and the lower level has a half bath. The retail unit can be converted into residential. The ground floor recently signed a new 5-year lease with two 5-year options.
Unit 2: Residential
Floor through 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom with private outdoor space, two decorative fireplaces, washer/dryer, dishwasher and a split system AC unit. The bedroom features wood beamed ceilings and exposed brick, and the bathroom features Byzantine Subway tile.
Unit 3: Residential
Floor through 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom with private rooftop terrace, two decorative fireplaces, washer/dryer, dishwasher and a split system AC unit. The bedroom features exposed brick and a beautifully finished wood beamed ceiling. The newly renovated bathroom is outfitted with a standing glass shower and Byzantine Subway tile.
Unit 4: Residential
Floor through 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom with a private rooftop terrace featuring an outdoor shower, two decorative fireplaces, two skylights, washer/dryer, dishwasher and a split system AC unit. The bedroom features exposed brick, and the newly renovated bathroom features a skylight and is outfitted with Byzantine Subway tile.
As 1 of only 12 townhouses on Downing Street, this distinctive building offers the new owner the ability to generate significant income. Downing Street is a distinctly private one-way enclave and home to Blue Ribbon, Café Clover, Emily, Windrose and stunningly charming carriage homes.
Please email for a full set up and a list of all completed renovations / materials.
Amenities
- Balcony
- Private Patio
- Private Roof Deck
- Patio
- Common Roof Deck
- Common Outdoor Space
- Exposed Brick
- Decorative Fireplace
Property Details for 21 Downing Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 144 |
| Taxes | $2,688 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 8.0 |
| Compass Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1,137 SF / 16' x 70' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
21 Downing St
Location
Building Information for 21 Downing Street
Payment Calculator
$38,023 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$35,335
$2,688
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Property History for 21 Downing Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2020 | Sold Manual | $7,250,000 |
| 01/31/2020 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 12/09/2019 | Contract Out Manual | — |
| 08/22/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $7,250,000 |
| 08/20/2019 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 07/15/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $7,250,000 |
| 02/28/2019 | $7,100,000 | |
| 03/15/2018 | $8,950,000 | |
| 10/06/2017 | $7,700,000 | |
| 11/30/2016 | $8,950,000 | |
| 03/28/2016 | Permanently Off Market OLR #931c95d7c3162fd1786abef6bff386cb5a08400a | — |
| 12/02/2015 | Listed (Active) OLR #931c95d7c3162fd1786abef6bff386cb5a08400a | $8,950,000 |
| 10/15/2014 | $7,450,000 | |
| 04/17/2014 | $8,750,000 | |
| 08/28/2013 | — | |
| 09/29/2012 | $6,995,000 | |
| 05/24/2007 | $6,600,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 21 Downing Street
Schools near 21 Downing Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 3 Charrette School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Middle 297 Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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