Orijinalman konstwi an 1887 pou FDNY Engine Company No. 55, kay dife ki nan 185 Lafayette Street se yon triomf nan travay briqui modèl, avèk rozet terakota ak yon cornice wòch konplike. Jodi a, kay dife sa a ki renove san defo, 20.5 pye lajè, ak yon estati kòm yon pwen enteresan nan SoHo, se yon rezidans pou yon sèl fanmi, avèk plafon ak travès ki sòti 13 pye a 15 pye sou chak etaj ak yon teras sou tèt ki bèl anpil.

Yon enteryè modèn ki konpare ak eksteryè orijinal ki gen estati, kay sa a te renove bèlman, men li toujou kenbe fasad istorik li yo ak eskalye vè likid ki pentire koulè turkwaz. Limyè natirèl ap koule sou planche chêne laj ki lajè atravè 10 pye fenèt nan nivo prensipal la, ak espas ki gen yon gwo dimansyon ak yon kwizin modèn ki ekipe ak aparèy ki pi bon nan klas la pa Miele ak Subzero.

Etaj prensipal la ki dedye a lapè jwi menm abondans limyè natirèl la ak plafon ak travès ki gen 14 pye. Yon douch vapè avèk fenèt pa Hansgrohe, fixtures Vola, ak yon klozèt dlo separe avèk twalèt Toto konplete sa a liksye, tankou yon spa. Yon klozèt ki fèt sou mezi bay ase espas pou estoke.

Nivo tè a fonksyone kòm yon estidyo, garaj, espas komèsyal oswa yon zòn detant segondè, konplè avèk bibliyotèk entegre ki ale soti nan planche rive plafon ak planche an konkrè, pòt doub ki panele ak yon plafon ki gen 15 pye. Yon twalèt konplè avèk twalèt Toto konplete etaj sa a.

Gen yon gwo teras sou tèt ki amoure ak jaden, ki gen zòn lounge, kabana ak liy dlo.

Yon nivo anba tè bay ase espas pou estoke, yon posib sal amizman ak yon sal pou lave konplè.

Yon opòtinite inik pou achte yon veritab moso nan istwa New York, 185 Lafayette Street gen kolòn fè ki chita sou chak bò fasad la, anwo ak aksan flanm ki estilize pou kreye yon homaj pou orijinalite bilding sa a. Renome Napoleon LeBrun te jwenn yon kontra pou konstwi plis pase 40 kay dife ant 1880-1895 ki gen ladan 185 Lafayette Street. Konsa li te fèt pou bay pwoteksyon dife pou gwo kantite nouvo bilding lof ki te ap monte pandan rapid endistriyalizasyon SoHo nan fen 19yèm syèk la, 185 Lafayette Street te yon kay dife ki t ap mache jiskaske li te fèmen an 1982 lè elajisman Lafayette Street te pote l a yon fen. Pandan anpil ane ki swiv, vil la te kenbe pwopriyete kay dife a kòm kwat dèyè pou Adjwen Chèf Dife 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.