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53 Howard Street
Last updated on Dec 2, 2024

The Constable,
53 Howard Street

53 Howard Street Location Map

Overview of The Constable at 53 Howard Street

The Constable is a historic pre-war rental building located at 53 Howard Street in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. Originally completed in 1857 for the Arnold Constable Dry Goods Emporium, the building features a striking red-brick façade and was landmarked as part of the SoHo Cast Iron District in 1978. The building underwent a meticulous restoration in 2005, transforming it into 18 rental apartments while preserving its architectural integrity, including original cast-iron columns and exposed brick.

The Constable rises five stories and offers a range of apartment layouts, including one and two-bedroom units. Common features across many apartments include high ceilings, wide plank oak floors, and double-glazed windows that enhance natural light. Kitchens are equipped with high-end appliances, including stainless steel options, and each unit has a fully-vented washer and dryer.

Notable apartments include a two-bedroom unit with a spacious dining room and living area, and a one-bedroom unit with over 12-foot ceilings. The building's location on a charming cobblestone street provides residents with a vibrant urban lifestyle, while its historical significance adds a unique character to the living experience.

Doorman
None
Type
Rental
Year Built
1857
Apartments
Floors
5
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Pre War
  • Central AC
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
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at Thompson 0.16 miles
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at Varick and North Moore 0.25 miles
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at Chrystie 0.46 miles
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at Lafayette and Duane 0.48 miles
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at Houston 0.48 miles
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at West Broadway 0.49 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Very handsome SoHo low-rise
  • Good shopping
  • Former Arnold Constable building
  • No roof deck
  • No doorman
  • No concierge
  • No sidewalk landscaping

CityRealty Rating

26
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
14
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
=
73
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

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Alternate Address

  • 309 Canal Street