The Schumacher, 36 Bleecker Street, NYC - Condo Apartments
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The Schumacher at 36 Bleecker Street stands as one of Manhattan's most spectacular residential conversions, transforming a historic 1885 lithographic printing house into an exclusive 21 unit boutique condominium. Originally designed by Edward E. Raht for the Schumacher and Ettlinger printing business, this seven-story red brick building showcases Romanesque Revival architecture with corbelled brick layering, ornamental overhangs, radiating lintels, and distinctive arched windows. Developer Roy Stillman of Stillman Development acquired the building for $45 million in 2012 and enlisted renowned architect Morris Adjmi to oversee the meticulous conversion, which was completed in 2015 with careful preservation of the building's historic façade and architectural details.
The building's most extraordinary feature is its Ken Smith designed courtyard garden, described as bringing "the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to Manhattan." This unique space features marble chip flooring, two fountains, and a dramatic forest of diagonal vine covered cables that create an artistic visual screen. The courtyard houses a Jeff Koons sculpture belonging to resident and art dealer Alberto Mugrabi, though the space remains look only for residents to preserve its serene atmosphere. The building's artistic vision extends to the lobby, where gallerist Cristina Grajales commissioned Christophe Côme to create a striking wall of two-sided glass roundels inspired by purple bullet glass found on the roof.
Residences at The Schumacher range from 1,125 square foot two bedrooms to expansive penthouses exceeding 4,500 square feet. Most apartments feature 11 to 15 foot barrel vault brick and terra cotta ceilings, oversized arched wood framed windows, and wire brushed wide plank white oak floors. Notable units include Penthouse B, a 4,546 square foot duplex, and Mansion 3, a three level residence with 4,342 square feet featuring a large theater room and great room overlooking the courtyard. Many apartments showcase exposed brick ceiling vaults and state-of-the-art integrated systems including concealed audio, specialized lighting for art, and smart home automation.
The building offers white glove amenities befitting its exclusive status, including 24-hour doorman service, a 750 square foot fitness center, and a library overlooking the courtyard garden featuring a distinctive Hechizoo rug of wool, nylon and copper. Additional amenities include a pirate themed children's playroom, bicycle storage, refrigerated lobby storage, individual storage units, and a lushly landscaped rooftop terrace also designed by Ken Smith with outdoor grilling facilities. The building's dramatic nighttime lighting was designed by Focus Lighting, while preservation work was handled by Higgins Quasebarth & Partners.
The Schumacher represents a masterful blend of historic preservation and contemporary luxury, attracting discerning buyers seeking an extraordinary downtown Manhattan residence. The building's combination of architectural significance, artistic curation, and exclusive amenities creates a truly unique living environment in the heart of NoHo. With its limited inventory of just 21 homes and meticulous attention to detail throughout, The Schumacher stands as a testament to thoughtful adaptive reuse and represents one of the neighborhood's most coveted addresses for collectors, creatives, and those seeking a sophisticated urban sanctuary.
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