Restored Facade at 323 Canal Street. Photo via CityRealty
The two brick Federal Houses at 321 & 323 Canal Street have finally been brought back to life after years of neglect and decay. The structures, located between Mercer and Greene Street in the SoHo Cast Iron District, were built in 1821 and famously served as the residence of Samuel F.B. Morse (inventor of the telegraph and Morse code) but had not been inhabited for twenty years. The sites' owner, United American Land, filed for emergency demolition in 2013 citing dangerous conditions - like bricks resting on "pure sand" - that would soon result in their imminent collapse. The LPC then approved the application without an immediate restoration plan. Fast forward to 2017 and the two four-story buildings have undergone a restoration and residential conversion. Each structure contains just three residences each and commercial space on the ground floor.
Since everyone loves a good comeback story, listings for 321-323 Canal Street hit the market in late September and were snatched up quick. Just one listing remains at 323 Canal and its a two-bedroom, two-bath no-fee residence for $6,200/month.
Since everyone loves a good comeback story, listings for 321-323 Canal Street hit the market in late September and were snatched up quick. Just one listing remains at 323 Canal and its a two-bedroom, two-bath no-fee residence for $6,200/month.
Apt #2 of the Historical 323 Canal Street is Asking $6,200/Month. Photo via Town Residential
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Gut-renovated and boasting the finest finishes, Apt 2
spans 1,162 square feet and features a 512-square-foot private terrace with SoHo views. The apartment has north and south facing windows, wide-plank floors, lots of closet space, painted brick walls, and a desirable open Scavolini designer kitchen with a Bertazzoni range and microwave, Liebherr refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. Bedrooms are light-filled and spacious, and spa-like bathrooms feature sleek Lacava vanities and Waterworks fittings. Plus, residents will get to enjoy the convenience of an in-unit Bosch washer/dryer.
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As for transportation, 323 Canal Street is perfectly positioned in close proximity to the N/Q/R/W, J/Z, 6, A/C/E and 1 trains.
323 Canal Street Pre-Demolition State in 2011; Google Maps
During Construction in July 2016; Google Maps
Current Restored Facade
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