The MacIntyre, 874 Broadway - Flatiron/Union Square
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The MacIntyre Building is a 12-story, 23-unit elevator cooperative built in 1892 by Ewen MacIntyre at 864 Broadway and East 18th Street, one block north of Union Square Park. Designed by architect R. H. Robertson, this neo-Gothic structure features distinctive turrets, arched windows, and terracotta façades. The building won the 2010 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award from The New York Landmarks Conservancy for outstanding restoration.
Originally constructed as office space, the building housed china and textile representatives through the 1930s before undergoing conversion to residential use. In the mid-1970s, a group of artists, potters, photographers, and an architect purchased and informally converted the building to cooperative ownership. Notably, Robert and Ursula Garrett moved into a seventh-floor corner unit in 1977 that had previously operated as an illegal nightclub called the Cobra Club, complete with snake displays that reportedly led to snake sightings in the building for years afterward.
The building's loft-style apartments feature 12-foot ceilings and oversized windows, with corner units offering multiple exposures and views extending from Union Square to landmarks like the Empire State Building and Woolworth Building. Many units showcase original architectural details including oak-framed windows and wooden floors, while recent renovations have incorporated high-end materials such as Calacatta marble, reclaimed chestnut millwork, and custom steel staircases. Several apartments feature mezzanine levels or sleeping lofts, and some units have been combined to create larger multi-bedroom homes.
Renovations throughout the building have been handled by notable firms including architect Elizabeth Roberts and Space Exploration, with apartments featuring chef's kitchens, custom cabinetry, and premium fixtures from brands like Waterworks and Miele. Units range from flexible one-bedroom lofts with convertible layouts to expansive multi-bedroom homes created by combining apartments, such as the merger of units 301 and 401 connected by a custom-engineered steel staircase.
The cooperative permits both pied-à-terre ownership and pets with board approval. The building's prime Flatiron District location provides convenient access to Union Square's farmers market, multiple subway lines, and the dining and shopping options of the surrounding neighborhoods including Gramercy, Chelsea, and Greenwich Village.
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