Brewster Carriage House,
374 Broome Street

Overview of Brewster Carriage House at 374 Broome Street

The Brewster Carriage House at 374 Broome Street, built in 1856, is a handsome six-story red-brick building that originally housed the prestigious Brewster & Co. and Flandrau & Co. carriage makers. By the mid-1900s, the building became home to DeMartini Globe Canvas, known as the 'undisputed original' creator of the NYC bike messenger bag. The building stands at the intersection of three historic neighborhoods - Nolita, SoHo, and Little Italy.

In 2010, developer Ross Morgan of Little Red House, LLC, converted the landmark structure into nine luxury residential condominiums, carefully preserving and restoring many original architectural elements. The renovation included restructuring the basement due to water damage, restoring the building's cornice, installing brownstone arches on Mott Street, and refurbishing the distinctive black cast-iron storefront along Broome Street.

The conversion, designed by architect Randall Collins, created residences ranging from spacious lofts to dramatic penthouses with extensive private terraces. The building features an attended lobby, incorporating original wood joists and a authentic Brewster carriage sconce. Notable architectural details include multi-paned windows, restored Corinthian columns, and exposed brick walls throughout the units.

Residences showcase high-end finishes including wide-planked white oak flooring, Miele appliances, Bianco Boralis countertops, and luxury bathrooms with 10-inch rainwater showers and heated Mutina Bark stone tile floors. Modern amenities include Control4 smart home systems, central air-conditioning, video security, and a roof deck. The building's largest penthouse offers over 6,100 square feet of interior space and 3,300 square feet of private terraces.