179 Sullivan St. TOWNHOUSE

179 Sullivan Street

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to return this historic, timeless 8000 sq. ft. Greek Revival Greenwich Village townhouse into a single family home of magnanimous proportions. Located on a classic, tree-lined street, this exceptional 25’ wide, 8000 sq. ft. townhouse is the perfect canvas to create a one of a kind New York City mansion.

Originally commissioned and built as the New York City estate of industrialist Jay Gould, a scion of the Gilded Age, this well maintained and updated landmark property encompasses five floors and a cellar. Fiorello LaGuardia and many other extraordinary guests and visitors have resided in this singular residence located on a highly revered stretch of prime West Village properties.

From the majestic steps to the front door, an entry alcove with original features leads to an astounding foyer on the parlor floor, with soaring, 13’ ceilings and an elegant, curved staircase. The parlor floor also boasts a 25’ extension, originally Mr. Gould’s Library, providing a uniquely spacious 77’ long, 2000 SF for living and entertainment. Soaring windows with original shutters, majestic arches and cornices frame the living, dining and kitchen area, which leads to a large 17′ × 25′ private terrace with plantings and enough space for a full complement of furniture perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. The second floor is equally charming with 11’ ceilings, two fireplaces and a 25′ × 25′ terrace overlooking the lower garden, which, with the addition of an exterior staircase, would create a unique and captivating 2 level garden of over 1000 square feet. There are additional fireplaces on the two floors above that can be reopened.

For a single family conversion, the parlor and second floors provide more than 3000 square feet of living and entertaining space. Adding the top two floors, there is ample space for 5 bedrooms or more, including a full floor master suite. The building can be capped off with an additional rooftop terrace.

Below the grand parlor floor is the English basement, a multi-level 2300 SF non retail, community commercial space (25 × 93 feet) which can be incorporated into the townhouse as a home spa, screening room and guest suite. Lastly, there is a full cellar for mechanicals and additional storage.

The Jay Gould Mansion is located in the heart of Greenwich Village, just two blocks south of the historic, lovely Washington Square Park. The best in city dining, shopping, culture and nightlife are steps away from the home, and the A/B/C/D/E/F/M, 1 and 6 trains all service 179 Sullivan Street, placing it strategically with incredible access to the rest of the five boroughs.