56 Thomas Street

In the heart of TriBeCa’s landmark South Historic District, 56 Thomas Street is a boutique loft building with six private, full-floor residences. Originally commissioned by developer Louis Lese in 1897, No. 56 was designed by New York architect Quinby & Broome in the Renaissance Revival style. Faced in brick trimmed with cast iron and terra cotta, the façade has three large North-facing windows per story, as well as Southern and Western exposures. The windows are set into a framework of thick iron mullions, and framed by banded stone pilasters.