Preservationists are fiercely protective of Greenwich Village's historic architecture, but there is still room for eye-catching new design. Case in point: 9 Minetta Street, which started out as a 20-unit tenement dating back to 1883, but has been masterfully renovated into a single-family townhouse.
An entity known as West Village-Minetta Partners LLC purchased the building for $4,405,209 in April 2012 (per Acris). Since then, the South Village Historic District was extended to Minetta Street; however, as the approvals for the project were already in place, work was allowed to proceed. Construction is winding down on H2 Architects’ design, and the townhouse has been listed for a whopping $24.8 million, the most expensive home of this type on the market in Greenwich Village (per CityRealty listings).
An entity known as West Village-Minetta Partners LLC purchased the building for $4,405,209 in April 2012 (per Acris). Since then, the South Village Historic District was extended to Minetta Street; however, as the approvals for the project were already in place, work was allowed to proceed. Construction is winding down on H2 Architects’ design, and the townhouse has been listed for a whopping $24.8 million, the most expensive home of this type on the market in Greenwich Village (per CityRealty listings).
The pandemic has left many New Yorkers seeking larger apartments, if not townhouses, in search of more space and privacy. 9 Minetta Street offers that in spades along with a historically rich setting: Bob Dylan wrote “Blowin’ in the Wind” at The Fat Black Pussycat, which was located at 11 Minetta Street; Al Pacino’s Serpico character lived at 7 Minetta Street, and the street is steps away from Washington Square Park, acclaimed restaurants, and designer shopping. Moreover, while the interiors have been renovated with the highest quality finishes and materials, the buyer’s interior designer can work with the architect to incorporate custom touches for a truly one-of-a-kind home.
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The building prior to its renovation into a single-family home
↓ An elegant stone facade offers a refreshing take on the building’s historic neighbors. While the townhouse is located a stone’s throw from the West 4th Street subway stop, a private garage and curb cut were added.
All images of 9 MInetta Street via New York Residences, Inc.
↓ The ground floor has a spectacular double-height great room.
↓ Elegant materials like marble, Corian, and precious wood are used throughout the home.
↓ All levels are connected via elevator or floating staircase.
↓ The design is underscored by state-of-the-art technology that includes business class WiFi, theatre-quality audiovisual systems, and smart home automation system for heating, cooling, lighting, shading, and security.
↓ The family room opens to a large private garden with a soothing water feature.
↓ Just off the formal living room, a music room/library is ideal for entertaining.
↓ The dining area is large enough to seat 10 people.
↓ Between the breakfast nook and center island, there is no shortage of seating in the gourmet kitchen.
↓ The full-floor primary suite has a large bedroom and sizable sitting area.
↓ The spa-like primary bath features a massive walk-in shower, soaking tub, and floating vanity.
↓ Secondary bedrooms enjoy abundant natural light and closet space.
↓ A landscaped roof terrace looks out on timeless skyline views and boasts an outdoor kitchen, dining and lounging areas, and hot tub.
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