Listed by elisabeth vargas

Days on market: 3652

Tree-lined block - Restaurants nearby - Quiet neighborhood - Playground nearby - Near subway - Near public transit - Close to city - Easy street parking - Cable-ready - Air conditioning - Walk-in closet - Closet - Large windows - Carpeted floors - Modern bathroom - Upgraded kitchen cabinets - Pantry - New appliances - Modern kitchen - Lots of counter space - Kitchen island - Spacious - Walk-up - Two-story - Top floor - Multi-family - Quiet building - Brick

Listed by Stephen Ferrara

Days on market: 4085

Rare, private and magical, the coveted 88 MacDougal Street presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to call an impeccably designed townhouse, your home. This extraordinarily unique residence is a special piece of New York City in the Village's landmarked Sullivan MacDougal Gardens Historic District. 88 MacDougal has undergone an extensive renovation with no detail being overlooked. The 4 fully-furnished living levels plus a windowed finished basement, private garden and private retractable rooftop penthouse/deck create the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor living. The private garden, which backs into the lush shared garden, is the epitome of residential bliss in downtown Manhattan. Built in 1844 in the Greek Revival style, 88 MacDougal harmoniously intermingles contemporary luxuries like a sleek stainless steel kitchen and central air conditioning with rich touches of tradition that include high wood beamed ceilings, huge windows on both sides, wood-burning fireplaces, hardwood floors and walls of built-in bookshelves. The sun-drenched ambiance flows throughout the home on all open loft-like floors. The windowed cellar level that accesses the garden presents a large eat-in kitchen with a dishwasher, full bathroom, laundry area and quiet home office or maid's quarters. Upon entrance you can relax or entertain in the spacious living room with triple windows and a fireplace that opens directly to the garden on the first floor. Venture up one flight where you'll find a dining area, media room, convenient kitchenette and powder room. The third-floor master suite is a dream with its own private balcony, huge walk-in closet and en-suite full bath with a steam shower. Also on this level is a study or bedroom, and a windowed full bath with a soaking tub. Two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath, and a sitting area occupy the quiet fourth floor. Ascend to the penthouse, with skylights greeting you atop the stairs, where you and guests can enjoy lounging on the private rooftop terrace with a backdrop of city sights; or stargaze with the retractable roof open to the skies. The MacDougal-Sullivan Gardens Historic District is a cherished, intimate historic district of 22 houses with a private shared garden on MacDougal and Sullivan Streets between Houston and Bleecker Streets in the sought-after Village. The original homes built in the mid-1800s were purchased in 1920 by William Sloan Coffin, a director of the W. & J. Sloane Company furniture and rug retailer whose intention was to create a middle-class development. The renovation was completed by 1921, and the common garden by 1923. The homes were sold to individual owners in 1924, with the integrity maintained by the MacDougal-Sullivan Gardens Association. 88 MacDougal is truly a NYC treasure! Please email Stephen for fastest response.