Gorgeous NYC carriage houses on the market now include properties linked to Carl Fischer and Ilana Goor

By CityRealty Staff | From Goldilocks Blocks Wednesday, May 8, 2024

64 Washington Mews, #TH (Douglas Elliman)

During the days when the city streets were dominated by horse-drawn carriages, New York's wealthiest could own single-family homes with a separate stable for the family's horses, often accessed through a side passage or tunnel through the house. As time passed and modes of transportation changed, these individual stables tended to fare better than the full-block mews. These could be converted to garages for the automobiles that would come to replace carriages, but as the city's real estate became more expensive, they were more frequently transformed into residences known in today's parlance as carriage houses.

"Show horses and fine harness horses are transitory. Stables, on the other hand, are permanent." - The Brooklyn Eagle, 1900

Many remaining carriage houses are located in historic districts and their exteriors tend to look much as they did when they were first built. However, appearances can be deceiving - today's owners are free to bring the interiors up to contemporary standards with infrastructure, appliance, finish, and layout upgrades. There was a time that artists were drawn to these spaces (past residents of New York's carriage houses include Jackson Pollock, Carl Fischer, Edward Albee, Diane Arbus, and Bob Dylan), but with their high prices and location in some of the city's most coveted neighborhoods, today's buyers tend to be very wealthy.

Carriage House Lofts, #2D
$3,712/month (-3.1%)

Hamilton Heights | Rental | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

Carriage House Lofts, #2D (Bohemia Realty Group LLC)

From the Listing: Be the first to live in this stunning, extra-large one-bedroom, one-bath apartment at the brand-new ‘Carriage House Lofts’ by Artifact Living, located at 457 West 150th Street between Amsterdam and Convent Avenues.

Apartment 2D is bathed in sunlight, boasting eastern, western, and southern exposures in the living room and courtyard. This true loft features soaring 15-foot ceilings (!), creating an airy yet cozy atmosphere. The wide-plank antique spruce wood floors throughout were repurposed from the original wood beams, removed to create the new courtyard. Naturally, every unit in the Carriage House Lofts includes an in-unit washer/dryer and premium kitchen appliances, such as a dishwasher, induction cooktop, circulating hood, built-in oven, and microwave. See floor plan and full details here.

208 East 20th Street, #1
$14,500/month

Gramercy Park | Townhouse | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

208 East 20th Street, #1 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Built-in the early 1900s and evidenced by its alluring horse head-turning facade, 208 East 20th Street's history is telltale. It is factually declared as one of the most recognizable private city residences. With a carriage-style draft beginning and in later years in addition to residential living had utilizations for learning and advertising, the Ozenfant School of Fine Arts in New York was in operation from 1939 until 1955. Amedee Ozenfant was a French cubist painter, theoretician and writer and taught there. Together with Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, he founded the 20th-century art movement known as Purism. In later years the house was often storied to serve as a campaign backdrop and location site for the best national advertisement agencies. See floor plan and full details here.

64 Washington Mews, #TH
$27,500/month

Greenwich Village | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,000 ft²

1 Fifth Avenue, #MAISONETTE (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: A home unmatched in its history, character, and charm, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom former carriage house, currently configured as an oversized two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home, is located in the gated Washington Mews, a coveted street between 5th Avenue and University Place in the heart of Greenwich Village. The single-family residence, which comes with a parking spot on the street, was built in the 1840s and has been fully renovated while maintaining the integrity of its rich past. See floor plan and full details here.

170 Eldridge Street, #TH
$80,000/month

Lower East Side | Townhouse | 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 6,600 ft²

170 Eldridge Street, # (Compass)

From the Listing: Rarely available, fully furnished historic building with a private garage for rent in the heart of the Lower East Side

This spectacular 6,600 square-foot four-story building, affectionately known as “The Carriage House,” is a piece of New York history now available to rent for short and long-term stays! The Carriage House is a unique offering available for rent for the first time. With a short-term residential stay license obtained from the city, this home is available for short-term stays less than 30 days as well as long-term rentals – see below for pricing. See floor plan and full details here.

49 Downing Street, #2C
$1,150,000

Greenwich Village | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

49 Downing Street, #2C (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Chic and Sophisticated Smart Home in Late-1800s Converted Horse Stable. Nestled on one of the West Village’s most discreet and charming blocks – yet just moments away from the new Google and Disney campuses – this architect-designed gut-renovated home checks all the boxes. The home features high 10+/- ceilings, exposed brick walls, a balcony, and no-expense-spared luxury finishes throughout. See floor plan and full details here.

11 Sylvan Terrace, #TH
$1,800,000

Washington Heights | Townhouse | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,625 ft²

11 Sylvan Terrace, # (Compass)

From the Listing: This renovated, over 20 ft wide wood frame townhouse at 11 Sylvan Terrace is only one of twenty landmarked homes as part of the Jumel Terrace Historic District. With extremely low carrying costs, this home can be perfect for a primary resident or investor.

The past meets the present in this architecturally designed, beautifully renovated historic row house. The home is 3 stories with a small private outdoor space that has been thoughtfully reimagined.There are 6 room, 2+ bedrooms, 2 1 ⁄ 2 baths, an open-concept living space on the parlor floor and tons of charm.

Sylvan Terrace is one of New York City's hidden secrets. 20 wood framed 19th-century row houses line the street that was originally the carriage drive to the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the oldest home in Manhattan. General George Washington used this house as his temporary headquarters during the Revolutionary War and more recently, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote part of the award-winning musical Hamilton here. See floor plan and full details here.

413 Degraw Street, #TH
$6,450,000 (-12.8%)

Gowanus | Townhouse | 4 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 3,700 ft²

413 Degraw Street, # (Compass)

From the Listing: Welcome to 413 Degraw St! A stunning and rare Carriage house, centrally located between the highly coveted Brooklyn neighborhoods of Carroll Gardens and Boerum Hill. Built in 1892, this semi-detached home is a sight to behold and is where historic carriage house living meets its modern-day counterpart.

Thoughtfully redesigned, this expansive single-family residence spans over 3,700 square feet including 4+ bedrooms, 7 total bathrooms over three floors, a finished basement, and a spectacular roof deck. opportunity to own this rare and exceptional Carriage House. See floor plan and full details here.

245 Washington Avenue, #TH
$6,900,000

Clinton Hill | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

245 Washington Avenue, # (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Presenting 245 Washington Avenue, a rare and enchanting 200' double lot compound nestled in the heart of historic Clinton Hill. This property is comprised of a rambling 20' wide, 5,000 sqft+ five-story, four-unit townhouse on Washington Avenue, an incredible 120' deep private garden, and direct rear access to a one-story, 20' wide carriage house with curb cut. The Carriage House looks onto the Pratt Institute Sculpture Park and its 25-acre landscaped grounds via Hall Street. The front house boasts a stately brownstone fa ade, currently set up as a lower 3BR duplex with a private garden and carriage house plus three 1-2BR income-producing rentals upstairs. T See floor plan and full details here.

331 West 20th Street, #TH
$9,900,000

Chelsea | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths

331 West 20th Street, # (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Welcome to 331 West 20th Street, a 25-foot wide, 5-story Greek Revival townhouse with the rare and coveted amenity of a rear carriage house. Located in the heart of Chelsea, this home is currently configured as a 5-bedroom triplex and a 4-bedroom duplex plus a cellar. The magical carriage house is a 2-story building and has a full bath and kitchenette and can be reached through a private 'horse walk' from the street. With approximately 6,300 sq ft of interior space and 1,240 sq ft of exterior garden and roof terrace, this property is so big that our floorplan expert ran out of lead drawing up the plans. See floor plan and full details here.

176 East 75th Street, #TH
$9,950,000 (-5.2%)

Lenox Hill | Townhouse | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 5,300 ft²

176 East 75th Street, # (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Perfectly located on a picturesque tree-lined street in the Upper East Side’s Historic District, this splendid, perfectly appointed townhouse is an ideal combination of period detail and modern convenience. Eighteen feet in width, with 5,300 interior square feet and a divinely large 1,700 square foot garden just outside, the house imparts a marvelous luxury of space and is gloriously light-filled. See floor plan and full details here.

121 East 83rd Street, #TH
$12,495,000 (-7.4%)

Carnegie Hill | Townhouse | 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 7,825 ft²

121 East 83rd Street, #NA (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Presenting a rare opportunity to own, renovate, and customize a history-rich Carriage House on Manhattan's prestigious Upper East Side, with additional FAR to expand to 10,420 square feet. Located on a coveted, tree-lined street close to Central Park and Museum Mile, 121 East 83rd Street is a 7,825 square foot gem with 13 ft ceilings on the ground-floor commercial space, a basement and a generous duplex residence above. Part of this 25-foot-wide Carriage House's beauty lies in its magnificent proportions. The three stories served as the studio and home of world-renowned photographer Carl Fischer who's iconic work helped shape the era. See floor plan and full details here.

313 West 20th Street, #TH
$12,500,000

Chelsea | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 6,750 ft²

313 West 20th Street, # (Compass)

From the Listing: Situated in one of Chelsea's most prestigious residential blocks, this captivating carriage house is a rare gem. Sitting at an impressive 25 feet wide, this townhouse offers a rare and luxurious feature – a private garage large enough to accommodate an oversized SUV. This spacious property currently comprises a 6-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom owner's residence and a top-floor 2-bedroom apartment, generating rental income through a separate entrance. In addition to its unique features, the townhouse boasts multiple outdoor spaces, setting it apart from any other available properties and making it one of the very few of its kind. See floor plan and full details here.

58 Charles Street, #TH
$12,750,000 (-3.8%)

West Village | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 6,136 ft²

58 Charles Street, # (Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc)

From the Listing: One of the most unique properties in the Village, 58 Charles Street, offers two separate buildings on a large 25’ wide, 2,375 square foot lot. The main building offers four floor-through apartments with various amenities including three exposures, abundant natural light, wood-burning fireplaces, and original details throughout.

The units are free market and can be delivered vacant. The newly rebuilt rear carriage house, accessed from a horse walk on Charles Street or through the garden awaits your final touches. Among the various uses for the carriage house include a separate single-family home, gym, or guest quarters. See floor plan and full details here.

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435 Henry Street, #TH
$14,750,000

Cobble Hill | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 8,000 ft²

435 Henry Street, # (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: 435 Henry Street is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an exquisite and immaculate corner townhouse in the heart of Cobble Hill. Add in a spacious private garage with a studio above, and this house is unrivaled. Built from the ground up by its current owners, completed in 2016, this 24' wide house sits on a 28' foot lot and features 5 floors of living space, a finished windowed cellar, a carriage house with parking and living space, and 2 glorious private outdoor spaces. See floor plan and full details here.

170 East 80th Street, #TH
$17,995,000

Carnegie Hill | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths

170 East 80th Street, # (Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc)

From the Listing: 170 East 80th Street is a sprawling 22-foot wide eco-friendly, LEED certified mixed-use property designed and masterfully constructed by world famous architect, Toshiko Mori. It is situated on the south side of 80th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues, within close proximity to Central Park, in the heart of the Upper East Side, but outside of the Historic District.

The property, originally constructed at the turn of the century as a carriage house and once used by historic fabric artists D.D.and Leslie Tillett, is set behind majestic wrought iron carriage house doors, and is configured as a two-unit property; a magnificent and tranquil ground level gallery space with its own separate entrance, and a separately accessed 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom private residence which is designed in such a way as to let in an abundance of natural light and air throughout. See floor plan and full details here.

118 East 83rd Street, #TH
$19,500,000 (-22%)

Carnegie Hill | Townhouse | 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 7,600 ft²

118 East 83rd Street, #NA (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This handsome and expansive 25' wide Carriage House with a private garage and elevator to all floors is ideally situated midblock on a distinctive tree-lined Upper East Side carriage house street. Originally built in 1908 as a private "motor car" carriage house and occupied by staff of the J.P. Morgan family, the house underwent a complete renovation and was reimagined as a stunning contemporary residence offering 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 4 half baths with multiple terraces including a sundrenched Penthouse landscaped roof deck. This remarkable and historic carriage house encompasses over 7,500sf spread over five floors with the distinctive feel of a downtown house uptown.

This elegant Carriage House built as a "private garage", was completed in 1908 and includes the original architectural drawings stamped by the Bureau of Buildings, Borough of Manhattan dated Aug 23, 1907. The carriage house was purpose-built for the motor car unlike most other carriage houses in NYC that were initially built for horse and carriage. The first Model T Ford rolled off the production line in Detroit in September, 1908, so this carriage house - was built in anticipation of this oncoming transport revolution. See floor plan and full details here.

66 Bedford Street, #TH
$25,000,000

West Village | Townhouse | 5 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 5,833 ft²

66 Bedford Street, # (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: The magic begins when you open the door and discover two adjoining Bedford Street Historic West Village townhouses that lead to two bountifully landscaped secret gardens revealing an “Alice in Wonderland” Carriage House with redolent plantings, mature trees, and a private driveway. Simply put, welcome to Wonderland where creativity, imagination, and serenity come alive. With over 5,500 square feet with many rooms to roam and gardens to explore, the possibilities are what make this buy opportunity a stand out. See floor plan and full details here.

178 East 75th Street, #TH
$37,750,000

Lenox Hill | Townhouse | 5 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths

178 East 75th Street, # (Christies International Real Estate Group LLC)

From the Listing: 178 East 75th Street is an iconic home of distinction thoughtfully renovated and curated by renowned international artist, Ilana Goor and her husband. Built circa 1903, this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom single-family home is one of only approximately 75 carriage houses left in New York City and includes a drive-in garage on the street level. A rare blend of character and modern luxury, a carriage house on this grand scale is uncommon in a city where many landmark carriage homes stand out for their instantly recognizable facades rather than their size. This 6-story elevator home rises above and offers a fresh exciting view from every angle. See floor plan and full details here.

Notable recently sold carriage houses

↓ 163 East 70th Street, #TH – $17,950,000

Lenox Hill | Townhouse | 4 beds, 3.5 baths | 7,500 ft²

All images of 163 East 70th Street via Compass

Carriage house once owned by John D. Rockefeller Jr. is currently configured as a single-family townhouse with a ground-floor medical office, but the possibilities are endless. Inside, a skylit sculptural staircase fills the residence with incredible natural light. Features include a gracious living room with wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen with private terrace access, a full-floor master suite, a glass-roofed solarium, and enormous finished cellar that could accommodate a media lounge, home gym, and pool. See floor plan and full details here.

↓ 78 Irving Place, #CARRIAGE – $6,350,000

Gramercy | Townhouse | 2 beds, 2.5 baths | 2,423 ft²

All images of 78 Irving Place via Compass

Carriage house on a tree-lined townhouse block is reached via an exclusive entrance gate, yet offers access to a white-glove condominium's staff and services. Interiors feature a flexible layout, exposed brick two ethanol fireplaces, recently refinished floors, and west-facing master suite with custom walk-in dressing room and windowed bath. The kitchen is furnished with high-end appliances and flooded with light from a 20' vaulted skylight. Virtual tours are available upon request. See floor plan and full details here.

↓ 180 East 73rd Street, #TH – $13,750,000

Lenox Hill | Townhouse | 6 beds, 2.5 baths | 6,800 ft²

All images of 180 East 73rd Street via Leslie J. Garfield

Three-story carriage house is located on a landmarked Upper East Side block and was built in 1890 by the acclaimed architecture William Schnickel & Co. The home features a curb cut and two separate entrances. Interiors boast soaring ceilings, grand proportions, a full basement, and access to private outdoor space. See floor plan and full details here.

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"Show horses and fine harness horses are transitory. Stables, on the other hand, are permanent." - The Brooklyn Eagle, 1900

Carriage House Lofts, #2D
$3,712/month (-3.1%)

208 East 20th Street, #1
$14,500/month

64 Washington Mews, #TH
$27,500/month

170 Eldridge Street, #TH
$80,000/month

49 Downing Street, #2C
$1,150,000

11 Sylvan Terrace, #TH
$1,800,000

413 Degraw Street, #TH
$6,450,000 (-12.8%)

245 Washington Avenue, #TH
$6,900,000

331 West 20th Street, #TH
$9,900,000

176 East 75th Street, #TH
$9,950,000 (-5.2%)

121 East 83rd Street, #TH
$12,495,000 (-7.4%)

313 West 20th Street, #TH
$12,500,000

58 Charles Street, #TH
$12,750,000 (-3.8%)

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435 Henry Street, #TH
$14,750,000

170 East 80th Street, #TH
$17,995,000

118 East 83rd Street, #TH
$19,500,000 (-22%)

66 Bedford Street, #TH
$25,000,000

178 East 75th Street, #TH
$37,750,000

↓ 163 East 70th Street, #TH – $17,950,000

↓ 78 Irving Place, #CARRIAGE – $6,350,000

↓ 180 East 73rd Street, #TH – $13,750,000

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