This beautifully restored 20’-wide Greek Revival townhouse, originally built in 1843, offers an exceptional blend of historic character and modern luxury. Spanning six levels and approximately 6,000 interior square feet, the home features six bedrooms, five bathrooms, seven fireplaces, four outdoor spaces including a south-facing garden and finished roof deck and a finished cellar. Currently configured as a two-family residence, it can be seamlessly converted to a grand single-family mansion.
Located on one of the most desirable blocks in the Village, 56 Charles Street presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity for even the most discerning buyer to purchase a turn-key townhouse in the most coveted neighborhood in New York City.
Active
$12,500,000
56 Charles St, New York, NY 10014
6beds
6,000sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$11,951,700 Zestimate®
$2,083/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Seven fireplacesSix levelsFive bathroomsFinished roof deckFinished cellarSouth-facing gardenFour outdoor spaces
- 92 days |
- 841 |
- 38 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leslie J. Garfield 212-574-6969,
Matthew Pravda,
Matthew Lipsky
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1817486
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,000
- Total interior livable area: 6,000 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other, Deck, Terrace
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Roof Deck, Terrace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 006110011
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Village
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Roof Deck
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,083/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $17,781,000
- Annual tax amount: $64,908
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
Estimated market value
$11,951,700
$11.35M - $12.55M
$7,834/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $12,500,000+13.6%$2,083/sqft |
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| 8/20/2018 | Listing removed | $11,000,000$1,833/sqft |
Source: Douglas Elliman #3175752 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2018 | Price change | $11,000,000-8.3%$1,833/sqft |
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| 3/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $12,000,000+200%$2,000/sqft |
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| 9/28/2006 | Sold | $4,000,000$667/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2005 | Sold | $4,000,000$667/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,700 +0.8% | $1,066,860 +19.2% |
| 2024 | $65,162 -1.1% | $894,840 -7.6% |
| 2023 | $65,889 | $968,340 -5.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $1,027,020 +21.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $846,000 -7.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $912,540 +12.7% |
| 2019 | $57,227 +1.2% | $809,700 +199.5% |
| 2018 | $56,557 +8.7% | $270,360 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $52,030 +8.1% | $255,236 +6% |
| 2016 | $48,136 | $240,789 +6% |
| 2015 | $48,136 | $227,160 +0.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $225,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $225,300 +5.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $212,697 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $200,658 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $189,300 +5.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $180,000 -11.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $202,868 +7.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $188,074 +9.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $171,366 |
| 2005 | -- | $171,366 +3.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $166,026 +8% |
| 2003 | -- | $153,745 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $142,365 +8% |
| 2001 | -- | $131,820 |
| 2000 | -- | $131,820 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: West Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10P.S. 41 Greenwich VillageGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Middle 297Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Harvest Collegiate High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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