Carter's Review

This and the identical, adjoining building at 98 Greene Street were both designed by Charles Metten.  This building was built by H. Wilson and has four co-operative loft apartments.  98 Greene Street was built by Michael Byrne. 

The handsome, five-story buildings are within the SoHo Historic District.  They were erected in 1891 and have ground-floor retail.

Bottom Line

One of a handsome pair of 19th Century cast-iron buildings in a prime SoHo location on a cobblestone street.

Description

The designation report of the historic district provided the following commentary about these two buildings: 

"Narrow molded pilasters flank the two-building unit, and another pilaster separates the two buildings.  Slender columns topped by a very stylized capitals, somewhat Corinthian in character, separate the bays.  Above each column between the curved corners of the lintels is a raised flower-like motif.  Simple molded cornices separate the stories.  A molded bandwork gives emphasis to the base of the second-floor windows.  The main cornice is accented by a series of small modillions.  These two buildings by Mettem are set between the two designed by [Henry] Fernbach at approximately the same time and are stylistically very similar to Fernbach's work, particularly in their massing and fenestration.  But Mettem's detail is more imaginative and lighter in its overall quality." 

The buildings have fire escapes.

Amenities

The building has a keyed elevator, storage, a video intercom systems and allows pets and washers and dryers. 

Apartments

A two-bedroom apartment has a 23-foot-wide living room with a stairway to a 18-foot-long loft.  The apartment also has a 18-foot-long dining room with an 18-foot-wide den next to a 16-foot-long open kitchen with a long island.