One of New York’s rarest historic Greenwich Village homes, known as Renwick Row (formerly known as English Terrance Row), has been listed for $12.5 million. The brownstone was designed by James Renwick Jr. between 1856 and 1858. Located at 28 West 10th Street, Renwick Row is known for its historic beauty.
About the brownstone
Renwick was renowned for bringing a Gothic-style architecture to several banks, brownstones, charity hospitals on East River islands, and churches like St. Patrick’s Cathedral, all in New York City.
Renwick Row in particular, has an Anglo-Italianate style, distinguished by brownstone cladding, high stoops, and decorated features. The second floor features a continuous cast iron balcony and an original 19th-century detailing.
Inside Renwick Row
The brownstone is built six-stories tall featuring original details such as fireplaces, complicated woodwork, and plasters giving the brownstone a chance to bring into the 21st century. The home consists of eleven homes, winding staircases, enormous windows, an elevator and roof terrace landscaping.
Renwick Row was one of the first brownstones that were built without the customary high Dutch-style stoop.
Brownstones nearby created more space by digging below grade to make room for wine cellars, saunas, modern amenities, and home gyms.
Not only is Renwick Row known for its historic design, but it’s also known for its creative residents. Theater critic, Mel Gussow, raised his family in the brownstone while penning reviews.
Another figure who used to reside there was famous detective fiction writer Dashiell Hammett, lived in the brownstone as well while writing novels.
