Rental pick of the week

Rent a townhouse in the West Village and live in Italianate splendor

By Alanna Schubach  | December 20, 2016 - 11:59AM
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If you want the experience of living in a rambling, historic West Village home—complete with high ceilings, marble fireplaces, and ornate crown moldings—without the commitment of ownership, this rental is for you. The 1856 townhouse also comes with a studio apartment on the top floor, which could be subletted for rental income. It can't hurt: This five-bedroom is listed by CORE for $26,000 per month.

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This townhouse retains many of its original details, including the staircase that leads you to the front door and onto the parlor level. There, you'll find a large living room, complete with a working marble fireplace, eye-catching crown moldings along the ceiling, and plenty of sunlight through the oversize windows. The dining room sits adjacent to a sun room, a cozy spot even in the winter; the renovated kitchen features exposed brick walls and updated appliances. 

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One level up, you'll find two bedrooms, including the spacious master, which boasts its own fireplace, two walk-in closets, and an en-suite bath. The second bedroom also comes with a fireplace—you'll have no trouble keeping warm anywhere in this home—and an adjacent office. There's also a laundry room and a washer and dryer on this floor. 

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The fourth floor features a similar layout to the third, with two more bedrooms, a bathroom, and office space, while the fifth boasts a family room brightened by a huge skylight. Here, you'll also find the studio apartment, complete with another kitchen and bathroom. Other highlights of the home include a roof deck, terrace, and garden, though note that the ground floor is a separate apartment currently occupied by a tenant. 

 

Alanna Schubach

Contributing writer

Contributing editor Alanna Schubach has over a decade of experience as a New York City-based freelance journalist.

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