Charlton House
2 Charlton Street, New York City
| Charlton House | |
|---|---|
 Charlton House Cooperative in SoHo | |
| Building Information | |
| Developer | Harry Nessler |
| Number of Units | 176 |
| Number of Floors | 17 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Construction Method | Concrete |
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| 2 Charlton Street, New York City | |
| Distance to Public Transit | Over 50 nearby routes |
| Region | New York City |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Zoning | R7 - 2 |
| Title of Land | Cooperative |
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Background
Charlton House is a 17-story red-brick building that is situated in the Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District in the South Village of Manhattan. This building has the distinction of being the last building to be constructed in this district before its landmark status prevented any further development in 1966, and although once a rental building, Charlton House is now a full service cooperative residence.[1]
Location
Located on Charlton Street in the South Village area of Greenwich Village, Charlton House has the distinction of standing on one of New York City’s most historic streets. Indeed, the three block area around Charlton Street was designated the Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District in 1966 by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Committee, and later was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
This district began life as a part of Richmond Hill, the estate and mansion that was listed as among the most beautiful mansions in New York City by the mid-18th century. This house was used by George Washington during the American Revolutionary War and was Vice President John Adams’ residence during Washington’s presidency. The property was later bought by future Vice President Aaron Burr. It was Burr who mapped out the three street grid that stands today.
The property later fell into the hands of John Jacob Astor in the early 19th century and he began to develop the land. The lots were sold off to builders and the Greek Revival townhouses and Federal style row houses that the area is famous for were constructed in the 1820s. Many of those houses still stand to this day and they were a major contributing factor to the area’s landmark status.[2]
With a walk score and a transit score of 100 out of 100, residents of Charlton House do not require a car to complete their daily errands, as they are within walking distance of numerous restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, grocery stores, home services, and transit options.[3]
Construction
Charlton House is a post-war red-brick building designed in the Modernist style of architecture. In the early 1960s, developer Harry Nessler acquired the land along Charlton Street and Vandam Street where a truck depot, a couple of residences, a vacant lot, and a seven story tenement stood and demolished them all.[4]
In their place he built the 17 story building that is now known at Charlton House, with construction beginning in 1965 and finishing in 1966. Originally a rental building, Charlton House was converted into cooperative residences in 1981.[5]
Layout and Features
Standing 17 stories, Charlton House contains 176 apartments ranging in size from studios to three bedroom units. The top floor contains the building’s penthouses, of which some are duplexes. There are no balconies in this building, but select units in the upper floors do have terraces.
Converted into a cooperative building in 1981, the apartments have been updated and renovated by their owners over the years, and therefore, the features and finishes will vary from unit to unit.
Some listed features include spacious floor plans, hard wood flooring, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.[6]
Floor Plans
With over 30 floor plans available, a selection is presented.
Apartment 3C
Apartment 4M
Apartment 10G
Apartment 11A
Apartment 15B
Amenities
The Charlton House is staffed by full time doormen and security attendants, as well as a live-in superintendent. Additional amenities include a shared garden, some shared terraces, a laundry room, an elevator, a bicycle room, and a parking garage.[7]
Bylaws
| Charlton House Bylaws | |
|---|---|
| Rentals | Yes |
| Pets | Yes |
| Age | No |
- This building is pet friendly
- Rentals are permitted
- There are no age restrictions for ownership[8]
Sustainability
Built in 1966, Charlton House was constructed long before the era of awareness for sustainable living. Therefore, residents are individually responsible for contributing to the building’s overall sustainability.
This can be accomplished by choosing to walk and take transit given the building’s favorable walk and transit scores, by participating in New York City’s recycling programs, and by installing energy efficient materials and appliances when updating and/or renovating the apartments.
Trivia
- The street block on which Charlton House is located was once named one of New York City’s best streets by Time Out Magazine.[9]
- Due to the street’s landmark status as a historic district in 1966, Charlton House was the last, and therefore the newest building to be built in the Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District.[10]
References
- ↑ Greenwich Village Block Association
- ↑ Wikipedia - Charlton King Vandam Historic District
- ↑ Walk Score
- ↑ Emporis
- ↑ Greenwich Village Block Association
- ↑ Elliman
- ↑ Street Easy
- ↑ Zillow
- ↑ Street Easy
- ↑ Greenwich Village Block Association
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