The Lispenard at 46 Lispenard Street is a historic Second Empire-style cast-iron building erected in 1866 by architect Isaac F. Duckworth for Pierre Keff Francis. Located in the Tribeca East Historic District, the 47-foot-wide structure was manufactured by the Architectural Iron Works foundry and features distinctive architectural elements including superimposed tiers of paneled Composite pilasters, rope moldings, and a bracketed metal terminal cornice with a pedimented central portion.
The building's street-level entrance is characterized by a center doorway flanked by three-step-up cast-iron platforms embedded with glass circles. The structure notably replaced two previous three-story masonry buildings on the site and shares an identical façade with 315-317 Church Street, making it an important example of 19th-century commercial architecture in Lower Manhattan.
Converted to residential use in 2012, the building now houses 11 luxury condominium units across six stories. Modern amenities include private keyed elevator access to residences, a virtual doorman system with remote access capabilities, and wood-burning fireplaces in select units. The building maintains its historic character while accommodating contemporary living, with many units featuring soaring ceilings characteristic of classic Manhattan loft spaces.
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