Haɗin aure ne mai wuya samu tsakanin tarihin New York na kusan ƙarni biyu da kyawawan kayan more rayuwa na zamani, 25 Vandam Street wani kyakkyawan gidan Federal mai faɗin ƙafa 20 ne, wanda aka maido shi cikin fasaha, yana kan ɗaya daga cikin titunan da suka fi jan hankali a Downtown Manhattan.

An gina shi a shekara ta 1823, kuma yana cikin yankin tarihi na Charlton-King-Vandam da ake matuƙar nema. An maido da wannan gida na musamman cikin kulawa domin a fito da kyawawan halayensa na asali, tare da ƙara masa jin daɗi, ingantaccen aikin hannu, da tsarin more rayuwa na gidan zamani. A halin yanzu an tsara shi a matsayin gida na iyalai biyu: wani katafaren gida mai hawa uku na mai gida, mai ɗakunan kwana uku, da kuma kyakkyawan apartment mai ɗakin kwana ɗaya a lambu wanda aka sake gyara shi gaba ɗaya. Hakanan ana iya haɗa gidajen biyu cikin sauƙi ta hanyar matakalar cikin gida, domin a mayar da su babban gida guda na iyali.

Gidan mai hawa ukun na mai gida wani abin kallo ne na ƙawa irin ta tarihi, mai cike da cikakkun bayanai. A tsakiyarsa akwai babban falo biyu mai ban sha’awa, mai rufin sama da tsayin ƙafa 10 da inci 9, da tsoffin benayen itacen pine masu faɗin alluna, da gyararriyun moldings, casings, da cikakkun bayanan plaster na rufi. Haka kuma akwai murhu biyu masu ƙona itace, waɗanda aka kewaye da kyawawan zanen marmara. Hasken rana, faɗin ɗakunan, da bayanan zamanin da suna ba waɗannan ɗakuna wata kima ta musamman, yayin da kayan more rayuwa na zamani da aka haɗa cikin hikima suke sa gidan ya dace da rayuwa ta yau da kullum.

A bayan gidan, falon yana buɗewa kai tsaye zuwa wani lambu mai zaman kansa mai zurfin ƙafa 39, yana samar da haɗin kai marar yankewa tsakanin rayuwar cikin gida da ta waje. Filin zama da aka yi da katakon bene yana kaiwa zuwa wani lambu mai yalwa da nutsuwa, wanda ya ƙunshi pergola, kayan ruwan ado, da tsarin ban-ruwa—wata mafaka mai kama da aljanna da aka ɓoye a tsakiyar Downtown Manhattan. Wani ƙaramin ɗakin bayan gida da aka ɓoye cikin ladabi a bayan tsohuwar matakala ya kammala bene na falon.

Hau tsohuwar matakalar da aka maido cikin ƙwarewa zuwa wani babban ɗakin girki mai cike da haske, inda kayan gargajiya suka haɗu da aikin hannu na musamman. An haɗa marmarar Carrara da akwatunan girki na maple na musamman, waɗanda ƙwararrun masu sana’a daga New England suka kera da hannu. Wani babban tebur na tsakiya mai wurin karin kumallo yana samar da wuri na dabi’a don taruwar mutane. Murhun ƙona itace yana ƙara ɗumi da halaye na musamman ga ɗakin. A baya, wasu ƙofofin Faransa guda biyu na Marvin, waɗanda aka rufe da aluminum, suna buɗewa zuwa ƙaramin barandar Juliet da ke kallon lambun da ke ƙasa.

A wannan bene kuma akwai wani babban ɗakin kwana na musamman, wanda tagogi uku manya masu fuskantar kudu suke haskaka shi. Da murhunsa na ƙona itace da banɗakinsa na kansa, ɗakin yana da faɗi da yanayin wata mafaka ta sirri.

Bene na sama yana kawo ƙarshen da ba a zata ba, mai ban sha’awa. Babban ɗakin kwanan mai gidan mai kama da na penthouse yana ƙarƙashin rufin dormer mai katako da siffa ta musamman, wanda ya kai kusan ƙafa 13 da inci 9 a tsayi, yana samar da yalwar sarari da ba kasafai ake samu a tsoffin gidajen gari ba. Murhu yana ƙara ɗumi da yanayin soyayya, yayin da banɗakin marmara mai kayan amfani guda biyar, wanda hasken sama ke haskaka shi, ya ƙunshi kwandunan wanke hannu biyu, babban shawa na shiga, da bahon wanka mai zurfi. Ɗaki na uku, wanda tagogi huɗu manya suke haskaka shi, yana samar da wuri mai jan hankali ga baƙi, ofishin gida, ko ƙarin wurin kwana.

An sake tsara gidan lambun na dabam gaba ɗaya cikin salo mai tsabta da na zamani. Ana shiga ta ƙofar kansa a matakin titi. Apartment ɗin mai ɗakin kwana ɗaya yana da ɗakin girki na zamani, injin wanki da na busar da kaya na kansa, akwatuna da aka tsara cikin hikima, da banɗaki ɗaya da rabi da aka kawata cikin ƙwarewa, ciki har da babban shawa na shiga. An zaɓi tagogin Marvin masu jure tasiri da ke gaban apartment ɗin domin su kwaikwayi girma da kamannin tsoffin tagogin gidan masu buɗewa sama da ƙasa, ta yadda za a kiyaye amincin fasadar gidan mai tarihi.

A bayan kyawun gidan na zamanin da, akwai gagarumin shirin inganta tsarin more rayuwa. An girka sabon layin najasa da babban bututun ruwa a shekara ta 2022, tare da sababbin na’urorin dumama ruwa masu amfani da iskar gas da sabbin tsarin HVAC. Gidan mai hawa ukun yana da tsarin sanyaya iska na tsakiya mai yankuna biyu: tsarin Mitsubishi mai bututun iska yana hidimar bene na farko da na biyu, yayin da wani tsarin dabam yake hidimar bene na uku. Gidan lambun yana da biyu

A rare marriage of nearly two centuries of New York history and thoughtful modern luxury, 25 Vandam Street is an exquisitely restored 20-foot-wide Federal townhouse on one of downtown Manhattan's most enchanting blocks.

Built in 1823 and set within the coveted Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District, this exceptional residence has been carefully restored to celebrate its remarkable original character while introducing the comfort, craftsmanship, and infrastructure of a modern home. Currently configured as a two-family residence, the house comprises a gracious three-bedroom owner's triplex and a beautifully gut-renovated one-bedroom garden apartment. The two residences can also be readily reunited via an interior staircase to create a spectacular single-family home.

The owner's triplex is a richly detailed study in historic elegance. At its heart is a magnificent double parlor with soaring 10'9" ceilings, original wide-plank pine floors, beautifully restored moldings, casings, and plaster ceiling details, and two wood-burning fireplaces framed by handsome marble mantels. Sunlight, scale, and period details give these rooms an unmistakable sense of occasion, while carefully integrated modern amenities make the home wonderfully livable.

At the rear, the parlor opens directly onto an extraordinary 39-foot-deep private garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. A wood-deck terrace gives way to a lush, tranquil landscape complete with a pergola, water feature, and irrigation system, an idyllic retreat hidden away in the heart of downtown Manhattan. A discreet powder room tucked behind the original staircase completes the parlor floor.

Ascend the beautifully restored original staircase to an expansive, light-filled kitchen where classic materials meet exceptional craftsmanship. Carrara marble is paired with custom maple cabinetry handcrafted by New England craftsmen, while a substantial center island with breakfast bar creates a natural gathering place. A wood-burning fireplace brings uncommon warmth and character to the room. At the rear, a pair of Marvin aluminum-clad French doors opens to a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden below.

Also on this floor is an exceptionally generous bedroom suite illuminated by three large south-facing windows. With its own wood-burning fireplace and en-suite bath, the room has the scale and atmosphere of a private retreat.

The top floor delivers an unexpected and dramatic finale. The penthouse-like primary suite sits beneath a sculptural beamed dormer ceiling that soars to approximately 13'9", creating an airy sense of volume rarely encountered in a historic townhouse. A fireplace adds warmth and romance, while the adjoining skylit, five-fixture marble bath features dual sinks, an oversized walk-in shower, and soaking tub. A third bedroom, brightened by four large windows, offers an inviting space for guests, a home office, or additional sleeping quarters.

The separate garden residence has been completely reimagined with a clean, contemporary sensibility. Accessed through its own street-level entrance, the one-bedroom apartment features a modern kitchen, its own washer and dryer, thoughtfully organized closets, and one-and-a-half beautifully appointed baths, including an oversized walk-in shower. Impact-rated Marvin windows at the front of the apartment were selected to replicate the proportions and appearance of the home's original double-hung windows, preserving the integrity of the historic facade.

Behind the home's period beauty is a substantial program of infrastructure improvements. A new sewer line and water main were installed in 2022, along with new natural-gas hot-water heaters and updated HVAC systems. The triplex offers two-zone central air, with the first and second floors served by a Mitsubishi ducted system and a separate system serving the third floor. The garden residence has two