4 Staple Street

4 Staple St
TriBeCa

$22,000,000
Price
3
Beds
6,600 Sq. Ft.
$3,333 / Sq. Ft.
6,600
Sq. Ft.
$3,333
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Certain properties transcend real estate. Hidden behind the iconic cast-iron skybridge on Staple Street — one of the most recognized and mythologized blocks in New York — exists a property so rare, so layered, and so impossible to recreate that it feels unimaginable. Not simply a townhouse, but an entire ecosystem: A historic residence, a separate creative live/work commercial space, and private gated parking carefully assembled over time with a collector’s eye, a long view, and the patience Manhattan...Certain properties transcend real estate. Hidden behind the iconic cast-iron skybridge on Staple Street — one of the most recognized and mythologized blocks in New York — exists a property so rare, so layered, and so impossible to recreate that it feels unimaginable. Not simply a townhouse, but an entire ecosystem: A historic residence, a separate creative live/work commercial space, and private gated parking carefully assembled over time with a collector’s eye, a long view, and the patience Manhattan rarely allows. For the buyer who has already seen everything, this is the exception. Originally constructed in 1868 and later reimagined by acclaimed architect Diana Kellogg, 4 Staple Street has quietly lived at the intersection of architecture, art, film, and downtown culture for decades. Its provenance is real — a discreet backdrop to influential creative and cultural figures who understood the rarity of what existed here long before the market caught up to it. The opportunity today is not just to purchase a home, but to acquire a piece of authentic New York that could never be assembled again. A 40-foot-wide townhouse with soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed chestnut beams, and cinematic industrial volume. With the potential to expand vertically up to 3 added stories (must be verified with your zoning professional), transforming the property into an even more significant private estate or live/work compound. A separate 2,500-square-foot creative annex directly across the street. Private gated parking for multiple vehicles. This is the kind of property that appeals to a very specific buyer:
-The collector who must have what cannot be had. -The creative entrepreneur who understands that true luxury is individuality. -The artist or filmmaker seeking a downtown headquarters. -The entertainment figure who values discretion over visibility. -The founder who wants privacy but not isolation. Nothing about this property feels mass produced or easily replicated. It’s personal. Cultivated over time. Inside, the house retains the soul of industrial Tribeca while introducing warmth and refinement. Barrel vaulted brick ceilings. Reclaimed materials. Oversized windows pouring natural light across wide-open entertaining spaces. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the main living level, while the rooftop terrace overlooking Staple Street feels suspended somewhere between old Manhattan and a private European hideaway. Across the street, the creative annex fundamentally changes the equation. Office. Wellness space. Gallery. Recording studio. Design lab. Private members concept. Guest quarters. The flexibility is almost unheard-of downtown — particularly when paired with private parking and the intimacy of one of Tribeca’s most iconic streets. And perhaps most importantly: this is a property that invites vision. The next owner may preserve its quiet mystique exactly as it is. Or they may transform it into their own extraordinary private Manhattan compound. Either way, opportunities like this surface perhaps once in a generation. Properties sell every day in Tribeca. But there will never be another 4 Staple Street. 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

4 Staple Street and 1 Jay Street have the same zoning (C6-2A). 1 Jay Street condo bylaws fully permit restaurant, café, retail, hospitality, and general commercial use. The requirements are normal NYC operational approvals (CO, DOB, DOH, FDNY, SLA). Available FAR could potentially allow for up to 3 additional floors. All information should be confirmed via zoning attorney. Some photos are virtually staged.
  1. Listed by Jeremy V Stein • Sothebys International Realty
    P: (917)-854-4411 jeremy.stein@sothebys.realty
  2. Listed by katharina trappe • Sothebys International Realty
    P: (917)-640-6671 kat.trappe@sothebys.realty

Property Details for 4 Staple Street

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/22/2026 02:20 PM

Property Details for 4 Staple Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20058629
Days on Market197
Taxes$5,323 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms11.0
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1920
Lot Size950 SF / 38' x 25'
CountyNew York County

Building

4 Staple St

1 Units2 StoriesBuilt in 1920
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Building Information for 4 Staple Street

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size38' x 25'Building Sq. Ft1,900 SFLot Size950 SF / 38' x 25'Building Age-Building Type-

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Principal and Interest

$109,628

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Property Information for 4 Staple Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Tri Be Ca
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Exposures: East, West
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0031
  • Tax Block: 00180
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Building Tax Lot: 0031
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 6600.0
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 38.0 x 25.42
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
Building Information
  • Building Exterior Features: BuildingRoofDeck
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Building Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: None, Townhouse
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: RoofDeck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, WasherDryer, WasherDryerStacked
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Interior Features: EatInKitchen, EntranceFoyer, Storage, WindowedKitchen
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Levels: MultiSplit
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: None

Property History for 4 Staple Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
May 18, 2026

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20058629

$22,000,000—
Nov 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20058629

$30,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2026

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20058629

$22,000,000
11/06/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20058629

$30,000,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 4 Staple Street

Taxable ValueLand$113,040Additions$144,060Total$257,100
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,850 SqFtLot Size950 SqFtYear Built1920ZoningC62AAPN1001800031

Schools near 4 Staple Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 234 Independence School
Public - K to 5
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Middle 297
Public - 6 to 8
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 234 Independence School
PublicK to 5

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Middle 297
Public6 to 8

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
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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More information about 4 Staple Street, TriBeCa

4 Staple Street is a townhouse for sale in TriBeCa. This property was listed for sale on November 6, 2025 by Sothebys International Realty, it's currently listed at $22,000,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 234 Independence School, Lower Manhattan Community Middle School and Middle 297. 4 Staple Street is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 6,600 sqft townhouse built in 1920.

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