Orijinalman konstwi an 1887 pou FDNY Engine Company No. 55, estasyon ponp lan ki nan 185 Lafayette Street se yon viktwa nan travay bri, yo fè l ak ladrès ak rozet tèra cotta ap dekore li ak yon cornice wòch konplèks. Jodi a, estasyon ponp sa a ki byen renove, laj 20.5', ki gen kòm yon repesis antik nan SoHo, se yon kay pou yon sèl fanmi, ki gen plafon ak pout ki soti nan 13' jiska 15' sou chak etaj ak yon teras sou do kay ki etone. Yon koupe sou bord lan pèmèt ou fè antre ak sòti ak machin ou, yon lux ki ra nan Manhattan.

Yon andedan modèn ki konpare ak deyò orijinal a ki te deklare kòm yon vô, kay sa a te renove bèlman, men li toujou kenbe fasad istorik li yo ak eskalye espiral la ki fèt ak lak ak koulè turkwaz. Limyè natirèl ap reponn sou planche chêne laj ki fèt ak abajour 10', ak yon espas vivan gwo echèl ak yon kwizin modèn ki fèt ak aparèy ki pi bon nan Miele ak Subzero.

Etaj prensipal la ki trankil profité de menm limyè natirèl abondan sa yo ak plafon ak pout ki soti nan 14'. Yon douch vapè ak fenètre ki fèt pa Hansgrohe, fixtures Vola, ak klozèt dlo separe ak twalèt Toto konplete bèl, beny master sa a ki sanble ak yon spa. Yon gwo klozèt mache espesyal bay ase espas depo.

Nivo tè a sèvi kòm yon estidyo, garaj, espas komèsyal oswa zòn divertisman an segondè, konplè ak etaj ki fèt ak liv kas ak fèt nan beton ki sòti nan plafon, pòt doub ki fèt ak panèl ak plafon ki soti nan 15'. Yon twalèt konplè ak twalèt Toto konplete nivo sa a.

Gen yon teras do kay laj ak yon zòn pou chita, kabana ak liy dlo.

Yon nivo nan sousòl la bay ase espas depo, yon posib sal rekreyasyon ak yon chanm pou lave konplè.

Yon opòtinite inik pou achte yon veritab morceau istwa New York, 185 Lafayette Street gen poto fè ki chita nan toude kote fasad la, ki dekore ak aksan flamme estilize pou kreye yon omaj a orijin travay sa a. Famed Napoleon LeBrun te resevwa kòmand pou konstwi plis pase 40 estasyon ponp ant 1880-1895 ki gen ladan 185 Lafayette Street. Li te konsidere kòm yon estasyon ponp ki te fèt pou bay pwoteksyon kont dife pou influx nouvo bilding loft pandan rapid endistriyalizasyon SoHo nan fen 19yèm syèk la, 185 Lafayette Street te yon estasyon ponp ki te fonksyone jiska 1982 lè elajisman Lafayette Street finalman te mennen a yon fen. Pandan anpil ane ki te swiv, vil la te kenbe pwopriyete estasyon ponp sa a kòm kay dòmi pou Depite Chèf Ponp 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 curb cut enables one to pull their car in and out of the building if desired, a luxury rarely available in Manhattan.

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.