Ilijengwa mwanzoni mwa mwaka wa 1887 kwa ajili ya Kampuni ya Motokali ya FDNY Nambari 55, nyumba ya moto iliyopo 185 Lafayette Street ni ushindi wa ufundi wa matofali, iliyoandikwa na roseti za terra cotta na muvuno wa mawe wenye mpangilio mzuri. Leo, nyumba hii ya moto ya SoHo yenye upya wa hali ya juu, ambayo ina upana wa futi 20.5, ni makazi ya familia moja, ikiwa na dari zenye beam za futi 13'-15' katika kila ghorofa na terasi ya paa ya kupendeza.

Ndani ya kisasa imepangwa dhidi ya sura ya kihistoria, nyumba hii imefanyiwa ukarabati vizuri, lakini bado inaendelea kuhifadhi uso wake wa kihistoria na ngazi ya spiral iliyopakwa rangi ya turquoise. Mwangaza wa asili unavuja juu ya sakafu za mwaloni za plank kubwa kupitia madirisha ya futi 10 kwenye kiwango cha chini, na nafasi kubwa ya kuishi na jikoni ya kisasa iliyo na vifaa vya hali ya juu vya Miele na Subzero.

Ngazi ya msingi iliyotengwa inafurahia mwangaza mzuri wa asili na dari zenye beam za futi 14. Shower ya mvuke yenye dirisha kutoka Hansgrohe, vifaa vya Vola, na choo cha maji kilichotengwa na choo cha Toto vinakamilisha bafu ya mkuu hii ya kifahari, kama spa. Kabati maalum la kutembea linatoa uhifadhi wa kutosha.

Ngazi ya chini inafanya kazi kama studio, gereji, eneo la biashara au eneo la burudani la pili, ikiwa na maktaba iliyoandikwa kutoka chini ya sakafu hadi dari na sakafu za zege zilizowekwa, milango ya bay iliyopaneled na dari ya futi 15. Bafu kamili yenye choo cha Toto inamaliza ngazi hii.

Kuna terasi kubwa ya paa yenye mandhari yenye mwangaza ya jua yenye eneo la kupumzika, cabana na laini ya maji.

Ngazi ya chini inatoa uhifadhi wa kutosha, chumba cha burudani kinachoweza kupatikana na chumba kamili cha kufulia.

Ni fursa ya kipekee kununua kipande kweli cha historia ya New York, 185 Lafayette Street ina nguzo za chuma zilizowekwa pande mbili za uso, zilizo na mapambo ya moto yaliyochora ili kuunda heshima kwa kusudi la awali la jengo hili. Napoleon LeBrun maarufu alipewa kazi ya kujenga nyumba za moto zaidi ya 40 kati ya mwaka wa 1880-1895 ikiwa ni pamoja na 185 Lafayette Street. Imeandaliwa kutoa ulinzi wa moto kwa kuongezeka kwa majengo mapya ya loft wakati wa kuongezeka kwa viwanda kwa kasi katika SoHo mwishoni mwa karne ya 19, 185 Lafayette Street ilikuwa nyumba ya moto inayoonekana hadi mwaka wa 1982 wakati upanuzi wa Lafayette Street ulipomaliza shughuli zake. Kwa miaka mingi iliyofuata, jiji lilihifadhi umiliki wa nyumba ya moto kama maeneo ya kulala kwa Naibu Mkuu wa Moto 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.