Oprindeligt bygget i 1887 til FDNY Engine Company No. 55, er brandstationen på 185 Lafayette Street et triumf af mønstrede mursten, kantet med terra cotta rosetter og en indviklet stenkornice. I dag er denne fejlfrit renoverede 20,5' brede, fredede SoHo brandstation en en-familiebolig, der har 13'-15' bjælkelofter på hver etage og en fantastisk tagterrasse.

Et moderne interiør i kontrast til det fredede originale ydre, er dette hjem smukt renoveret, men bevarer stadig sin historiske facade og turquoise lakeret spiraltrappe. Naturligt lys strømmer ind over brede planker af egetræ gennem 10' vinduer på hovedniveauet, med storslået boligareal og et moderne køkken udstyret med top-of-the-line apparater fra Miele og Subzero.

Den rolige dedikerede primære etage nyder den samme rigelige naturlige lys og 14' bjælkelofter. En vinduesdampbad fra Hansgrohe, Vola armaturer og en separat toilet med Toto toilet fuldender dette luksuriøse, spa-lignende masterbad. Et skræddersyet walk-in skab giver rigeligt opbevaringsplads.

Stueetagen fungerer som et studie, garage, erhvervsrum eller sekundært underholdningsområde, komplet med gulv-til-loft skræddersyede indbyggede bogreoler og støbt beton gulve, panelerede dobbelte bay-døre og 15' loft. Et fuldt badeværelse med Toto toilet afslutter denne etage.

Der er en stor, landskaber solrig tagterrasse med loungeområde, cabana og vandlinje.

En kælder giver rigelig opbevaringsplads, et muligt rekreativt rum og et fuldt vaskerum.

En unik mulighed for at købe et ægte stykke af New Yorks historie, har 185 Lafayette Street støbejerns søjler placeret på hver side af facaden, toppet med stiliserede flamme accenter for at skabe en hyldest til bygningens oprindelige formål. Den berømte Napoleon LeBrun blev hyret til at bygge over 40 brandstationer mellem 1880-1895, inklusive 185 Lafayette Street. Designet til at give brandbeskyttelse for tilstrømningen af nye loftbygninger under den hurtige industrialisering af SoHo i slutningen af det 19. århundrede, var 185 Lafayette Street en fungerende brandstation indtil 1982, da den eventuelle udvidelse af Lafayette Street førte til dens lukning. I mange år efter beholdt byen besiddelsen af brandstationen som soveværelser for Deputy Fire Chief Thomas R. Langford.

Originally constructed in 1887 for FDNY Engine Company No. 55, the firehouse at 185 Lafayette Street is a triumph of patterned brickwork, lined with terra cotta rosettes and an intricate stone cornice. Today, this impeccably renovated 20.5' wide, landmarked SoHo firehouse is a single-family residence, featuring 13'-15' beamed ceilings on every floor and a stunning roof terrace.

A modern interior juxtaposed against the landmarked original exterior, this home was beautifully renovated, yet still maintains its historic façade and turquoise lacquered spiral staircase. Natural light streams over wide plank oak floors though 10' windows on the main level, with grand scale living space and a modern kitchen appointed with top-of-the-line appliances by Miele and Subzero.

The tranquil dedicated primary floor enjoys the same abundant natural light and 14' beamed ceilings. A windowed steam shower by Hansgrohe, Vola fixtures, and separate water closet with Toto toilet complete this luxe, spa-like master bath. A custom walk-in closet provides ample storage.

The ground level functions as a studio, garage, commercial space or secondary entertaining area, complete with floor to ceiling custom built-in bookshelves and poured concrete floors, paneled double bay doors and 15' ceiling. A full bathroom with Toto toilet completes this floor.

There is a large, landscaped sunny roof terrace with lounge area, cabana and water line.

A basement level provides ample storage, a possible recreation room and a full laundry room.

A one-of-a-kind opportunity to purchase a true piece of New York history, 185 Lafayette Street features cast iron pillars situated on either side of the facade, topped with stylized flame accents to create an homage to this building's original purpose. The famed Napoleon LeBrun was commissioned to build over 40 firehouses between 1880-1895 including 185 Lafayette Street. Designed to provide fire protection for the influx of new loft buildings during the rapid industrialization of SoHo in the late 19th century, 185 Lafayette Street was a functioning firehouse until 1982 when the eventual widening of Lafayette Street brought it to a close. For many years following, the city retained possession of the firehouse as sleeping quarters for Deputy Fire Chief Thomas R. Langford.