53 Downing Street
Description
Nestled on a discreet, quiet, treed block where the West Village meets Soho and Hudson Square, 53 Downing Street is a large, 20’-3 1/4” wide, recently completed, gut renovated single-family townhouse with a garage and multiple outdoor living spaces. The Landmarked Italianate house was originally built in 1857 and has undergone a complete redesign by CWB Architects to transform it into a showplace with superb finishes, detailing and proportioning,...NEW PRICE: $800,000 price correction and ready to sell.
Nestled on a discreet, quiet, treed block where the West Village meets Soho and Hudson Square, 53 Downing Street is a large, 20’-3 1/4” wide, recently completed, gut renovated single-family townhouse with a garage and multiple outdoor living spaces. The Landmarked Italianate house was originally built in 1857 and has undergone a complete redesign by CWB Architects to transform it into a showplace with superb finishes, detailing and proportioning, expertly installed by master craftsmen. Every imaginable detail has been considered in the renovation of this mansion-scaled home renovation, including brand new individually zoned mechanical systems for year-round flexibility along with radiant floors in all bathrooms as well as a fully integrated Crestron AV system with ceiling speakers and connectivity for TV, Internet, and Security.
PARLOR FLOOR
Enter on grade through the gracious foyer that sits alongside one of Manhattan's most desired townhouse features: a private garage. Limestone clad floors with superb wood-paneled walls lead to the gracious curved stairway that abuts the elevator servicing all six floors. The hallway extends to the extraordinary Atelier living room, a magical room of epic proportions with 14-foot tall ceilings and a grand fireplace with the most unique feature of all: a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking a back-lit terrarium conservatory filled with plantings all year round. Also on this floor are a temperature-controlled wine room, a wet-bar, and a powder room.
SECOND FLOOR
The spacious landing leads south to an elegant formal dining room with a fireplace. Across the hall is the large eat-in kitchen with custom cerused oak cabinetry, Miele and Sub Zero appliances, and Calcutta gold marble island, countertops, and backsplashes. There is a bar area with a Subzero cooler and Scottsman ice maker. A pantry also features marble counters. This perfectly proportioned area leads out onto a landscaped entertaining terrace with a Wolf Grill and Subzero fridge.
THIRD FLOOR
This entire floor is dedicated to the Primary Bedroom Suite with its large, south-facing windows, and includes an en-suite bathroom bathed in natural light and splendidly finished with Calcutta marble, Waterworks Henry fixtures, a Polished nickel Drummonds tub, twin vanities, a steam room, and a 3-in-1 full spectrum infrared sauna. Masses of closet space connect the bedroom and bathroom.
FOURTH FLOOR
This floor contains two secondary bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a home office, and another terrace.
FIFTH FLOOR
Two additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a laundry room with LG appliances are housed on this floor.
SIXTH FLOOR
This magnificent addition features soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, a powder room, a bar with Subzero, Miele and Scottsman appliances, a fireplace, and two terraces facing north and south with surprisingly good views and exceptional light.
Rarely, if ever, does a property of this caliber come to the market, turn-key ready, located in the most convenient part of the Village, moments from Soho as well as the Hudson River Park and a few minutes from the new Google and Disney headquarters, Washington Square Park, surrounded by superb retail, restaurants, and entertainment, not to mention the convenient proximity to several transportation options. This home delivers highly desirable large indoor and outdoor space as well as the convenience of drive-in convenience. Sponsor Tax abatement.
Listing Agents
![Leonard Steinberg]()
ls@compass.comP: (917)-385-0565
![Herve Senequier]()
hs@compass.comP: (646)-780-7594
![Amy Mendizabal]()
amym@compass.comP: (305)-546-5464
![Calli Sarkesh]()
callis@compass.comP: (917)-821-2798
![Niklas Hackstein]()
niklas.hackstein@compass.comP: (718)-666-1377
Amenities
- Street Scape
- Private Terrace
- Private Roof Deck
- Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Sauna
- Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
Property Details for 53 Downing Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 497 |
| Taxes | $7,862 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 12.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1,824 SF / 20' x 90' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
53 Downing St
Location
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Building Information for 53 Downing Street
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$81,982 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$74,120
$7,862
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Property History for 53 Downing Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2022 | Sold Manual | $15,000,000 |
| 02/24/2022 | $15,000,000 | |
| 01/13/2022 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 05/21/2021 | Price Change Manual | $16,500,000 |
| 09/02/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $17,500,000 |
| 12/18/2019 | $18,500,000 | |
| 06/27/2019 | $18,500,000 | |
| 02/04/2019 | $18,500,000 | |
| 02/04/2019 | $18,500,000 | |
| 01/22/2019 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 11/14/2018 | Price Change Manual | $20,000,000 |
| 09/06/2018 | Price Change Manual | $22,000,000 |
| 01/20/2018 | Listed (Active) Manual | $23,000,000 |
| 12/17/2010 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #7e287c13d29905ebda585b194fd36182970bb365 | $5,950,000 |
| 03/30/2009 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #7e287c13d29905ebda585b194fd36182970bb365 | $5,950,000 |
| 03/06/2009 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #7e287c13d29905ebda585b194fd36182970bb365 | $5,950,000 |
| 10/02/2008 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #7e287c13d29905ebda585b194fd36182970bb365 | $5,950,000 |
| 04/09/2008 | Price Change RealPlus #7e287c13d29905ebda585b194fd36182970bb365 | $5,950,000 |
| 01/17/2008 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #7e287c13d29905ebda585b194fd36182970bb365 | $6,500,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 53 Downing Street
Schools near 53 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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