It’s easy to “ooh” and “ahh” as you walk down the quaint blocks of the West Village. Townhouse after townhouse charms you, but Perry Street is especially enchanting. Why? Well, to start it holds the historic townhouse famously filmed as Carrie’s home for Sex and the City and And Just Like That. But, it also has other hidden gems like 70 Perry Street. Few may know that the multi-family building has been home to TV-famous chef Geoffrey Zakarian and renowned Associated Press editor Charlie Grumich in the past. Now, the entire building is up for grabs for the first time in 45 years, priced at $9.4 million and bursting with character.
Built in 1867 by a man named Walter Jones, the house has certainly seen a lot in its roughly 150-year lifetime. It has been a backdrop for scenes in the recent Jennifer Lopez rom-com, The Back-Up Plan, as well as Edward Burns’s hit, The Brothers McMullen. But, that’s not front-of-mind in the day-to-day experience of living here.
Four units exist within the 4,500-square-foot floor plan so a buyer can live in one of the residences and rent the others out. The largest is a duplex occupying the garden floor and parlor floor. This would be an obvious fit for a new owner as it provides outdoor space to enjoy, plus a variety of classic spaces like the parlor room and cozy library. Made distinct by a secure door, the second, third, and fourth floors each consist of two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments spanning 880 square feet. These, while not as posh as the duplex, do give tenants lovely fireplaces, stackable washer/dryers, and dishwashers, which is all enticing for NYC renters who may move in.
Overall, the building has been beautifully maintained through the years, still garnering awe with its French Second Empire style. The mansard roof, arched front door, and stately stoop check all the boxes for architectural character, which is a must in the West Village.
Louise Phillips Forbes and Leigh Williams of Brown Harris Stevens hold the listing.