179 SULLIVAN STREET

NEW YORK CITY

A gray, four-story urban building with white-trimmed windows and a decorative front door, flanked by two neighboring buildings with modern and brick facades, on a sunny day with shadows cast on the street.

Nestled on one of Greenwich Village’s most enchanting, tree-lined blocks, 179 Sullivan Street is a masterclass in historic grandeur and modern adaptability. This c.1834 Greek Revival townhouse- crowned by an Italianate bracketed cornice and original columned stoop- spans over 8,000 square feet of meticulously restored interiors across five residential units and one commercial unit. Each unit showcases soaring ceilings and gracious proportions that whisper of a bygone era’s craftsmanship, while oversized windows frame lush views of the landmarked MacDougal–Sullivan Gardens mews.

Today, the building is configured as a turnkey investment, with every floor leased as a fully furnished short-term rental. This strategy delivers premium income streams and, crucially for a discerning buyer, offers exceptional flexibility: leases can be concluded on just a few months’ notice, clearing the path to reassemble the townhouse into a singular, palatial family residence. Imagine reclaiming the entire house- garden level to roof- restoring its original single-family majesty and creating seamless circulation through grand halls, intimate parlors, and exquisite entertaining rooms.

Whether you seek a high-yield asset or the rare chance to reconvert one of the Village’s pre-Civil War gems into your private urban sanctuary, 179 Sullivan Street stands unrivaled. With its blend of historic pedigree- once the home of Jay Gould’s family and later an esteemed community house- and its current short-term rental sophistication, this address invites you to write the next chapter of New York history, tailored precisely to your vision.

c. 1834; 1879 

Not determined (c. 1834),

R.C. McLane (1879)

J.L. & S. Joseph & Co. (c. 1834),

M. Lachere (1879)

Greek Revival

with Italianate elements

Brick, Brownstone

5 + Cellar

25’ x 100’

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25’ x 92’ 

8,000 sqft

00525-0005

S5

R7-2

3.44

6.5

2B

12.5000%

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