4 Staple Street
Description
A filmmakers and architect’s impossible Manhattan estate
Where history, architecture, and imagination meet. Tucked on Tribeca’s most iconic block, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a magical piece of NYC history. Something that doesn’t exist anywhere: a private compound comprised of a townhouse, private parking, and a 2500sf creative space. Staple Street’s narrow sidewalks, iron details, and brick façades absorb the city’s energy and reflect it back more quietly:...Tribeca’s Secret Compound
A filmmakers and architect’s impossible Manhattan estate
Where history, architecture, and imagination meet. Tucked on Tribeca’s most iconic block, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a magical piece of NYC history. Something that doesn’t exist anywhere: a private compound comprised of a townhouse, private parking, and a 2500sf creative space. Staple Street’s narrow sidewalks, iron details, and brick façades absorb the city’s energy and reflect it back more quietly: distinctly Tribeca. A Rare Urban Compound
Built in 1868, the 2-story brick townhouse at 4 Staple Street was a cast-iron storefront and workshop then reborn as a single-family home designed by award-winning architect Diana Kellogg that beautifully blends industrial authenticity with modern refinement. The idea of a “family compound” is unheard of in Manhattan. -a 40-foot-wide, 4,100 sf townhouse w/ potentially available air rights of 3 additional stories (˜3,000 sf)
-Private gated parking space for 2-3 cars (w/ electric power)
-2,500 sf of studio, office, wine cellar, and storage space at 1 Jay Street across the street
Together, they form something truly singular: a self-contained urban estate. The Street: A Scene Out of Another Era
Staple Street is only two blocks long, quiet and impossibly cinematic. The cast-iron skybridge that spans it has become the most photographed architectural feature in Tribeca. Staple Street is a living gallery; the quiet lane has hosted everything from impromptu performances to Banksy’s first New York piece. The Residence
Inside, the home radiates romance and industrial beauty: soaring brick-vaulted ceilings, original chestnut beams, exposed brick, and oversized windows flooding each level with natural light. -Main Floor: 13' ceilings, open living/dining anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, built-ins, and a chef’s kitchen with custom cabinets made from reclaimed Coney Island lockers. A windowed nook offers space for breakfast, reading, or work. -Primary Level: 11' ceilings, a tranquil sitting area leading to the primary suite with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet, and ensuite bath featuring a marble sink from the original Ritz-Carlton Hotel. A flexible secondary room and second full bath complete the floor. -Roof Terrace: a 1,000 sf deck overlooking the skybridge: an intimate retreat that feels utterly private. -Lower Level: 11'-6" ceilings, a media den and guest suite with full bath, laundry, and abundant storage. -Throughout: central air, baseboard heat, and thoughtful detailing at every turn. Potentially available air rights for up to 3 additional floors
The Creative Annex
Across Staple Street sits the annex component: an ideal studio, gallery, office, or guest facility. A discreet entrance at 1 Jay Street opens to a reception area, leading down to 2,000+ sf of windowed offices with kitchenette and bath. Private & gated parking spaces adjoin. A Life Both Private and Connected
Moments from Hudson River Park, Soho boutiques, and Tribeca’s dining, this property offers absolute privacy. 4 Staple Street has long been a home for artistic endeavors and creative salons, hosting luminaries from film, art, literature, and technology. Residential yearly tax bill 4 Staple Street $50,106.88
Office space 67 Hudson yearly tax bill $13,774.28
CC for Office space and parking - monthly $886.86
Some photos are virtually staged.
4 Staple Street and 1 Jay Street have the same zoning. Both zoning (C6-2A) and 1 Jay condo bylaws fully permit restaurant, café, retail, hospitality, and general commercial uses at 1 Jay / 67 Hudson. The requirements are normal NYC operational approvals (CO, DOB, DOH, FDNY, SLA). All information should be confirmed via zoning attorney.
- Listed by Jeremy V Stein • Sothebys International RealtyP: (917)-854-4411 C: (917)-854-4411 jeremy.stein@sothebys.realty
- Listed by katharina trappe • Sothebys International RealtyP: (917)-640-6671 C: (917)-640-6671 kat.trappe@sothebys.realty
Property Details for 4 Staple Street
Property Details for 4 Staple Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS ID | RLS20058629 |
| Days on Market | 49 |
| Taxes | $5,323 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 11.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Single Family Townhouse |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 950 SF / 38' x 25' |
| County | New York County |
Building
4 Staple St
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Building Information for 4 Staple Street
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$153,564 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$148,241
$5,323
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Property Information for 4 Staple Street
- Subdivision Name: TriBeCa
- Stories Total: 2
- Exposures: East, West
- Garage Spaces: 0.0
- Tax Lot: 0031
- Tax Block: 00180
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Building Tax Lot: 0031
- Tax Abatement YN: false
- Garage: No
- Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
- Living Area: 6600.0
- Building Area Total: 0.0
- Building Area Units: SquareFeet
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0
- Living Area Units: SquareFeet
- Building Exterior Features: BuildingRoofDeck
- Building Laundry Features: InUnit
- Building Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
- Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
- New Development: No
- Sponsor Unit: No
- Certificate Of Occupancy: No
- New Construction: No
- Structure Type: None
- Property Condition: Good
- Exterior Features: RoofDeck
- Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
- Spa: No
- Cooling: CentralAir
- Appliances: Dishwasher
- Fireplace: No
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Interior Features: EatInKitchen, EntranceFoyer, WindowedKitchen
- Cooling: Yes
- Laundry Features: InUnit
- ElevatorsTotal: 0
- Size Dimensions: 0
- Number Of Units Total: 1
- Pets Allowed: UnitYes
- Attendance Type: None
Property History for 4 Staple Street
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Public Records for 4 Staple Street
Schools near 4 Staple Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 234 Independence School PublicK to 5 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Middle 297 Public6 to 8 |
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