19 Jay St, New York, NY 10013

There are townhouses in Tribeca... and then there is 19 Jay Street. Located on one of Tribeca’s most iconic cobblestone blocks, this fully private 23-foot-wide Neo-Grec townhouse was originally built in 1888 and completely reimagined by Studio DB. The result is a rare Downtown home that preserves its historic warehouse-era character while offering approximately 9,000 square feet of beautifully designed interior space across six levels, plus an additional 1,400 square feet of finished outdoor space across the landscaped roof deck and roof garden. The current owners spent several years restoring and rebuilding the home, including nearly a full year focused on planning and design. That level of thought shows throughout — from the restored architectural details and exposed brick to the warm modern finishes, central atrium, skylights, and carefully connected living spaces. From the entry foyer, a private elevator or sculptural stair brings you to the third-floor entertaining level. This is the heart of the house, with an elegant dining room, chef’s kitchen, and dramatic double-height living room with oversized windows, a wood-burning fireplace, and a balcony opening to a quiet garden-facing exposure. The upper levels include a media room, primary suite with dressing room and oversized bath, three additional bedrooms, laundry, and landscaped rooftop terraces. The second floor offers a private office, reading nook, and guest suite. The first floor features a gallery foyer and a basketball / multipurpose room that can easily function as a private gallery, ballroom, event space, or recreation space. The cellar level includes a fitness and yoga studio, wine cellar, mechanical space, and storage. Set within the Tribeca Historic District, 19 Jay Street offers the privacy of a townhouse, the scale of a classic Downtown loft building, and a level of thoughtful restoration that is rarely found in Manhattan. Showings are by appointment only.