256 West 4th Street
Listed By Compass
Contract Signed
Listed By Compass
Contract Signed
Description
PARLOR LEVEL - ceiling height 10' 4"
A high stoop leads to the historic entry vestibule with original double doors and marble floors. The soaring ceiling heights and two original marble decorative fireplaces add grandeur to the front parlor and rear living areas. Large 7’ tall windows on this floor let in abundant light and offer lovely views over West Fourth Street to the east, and beautiful townhouse gardens to the west.
GROUND LEVEL - ceiling height 8’
Down the stairs is the spacious kitchen that evokes the feeling of an historic townhouse kitchen, but it has been completely modernized with a clean aesthetic. It features plentiful classic white cabinetry and millwork, Carrera marble slab counter and backsplash, vented 36” six-burner Wolf stove, Miele dishwasher, and stainless steel Subzero refrigerator. The original built-in china cupboard has been re-worked to keep the historic details, hardware etc., but incorporates new soft-close hardware.
The spacious dining room measures 13’ 9” X 13” and features a marble decorative fireplace. A door off the dining room leads to a planted front garden area which is surrounded by original cast iron spindles and has a gate to the street and storage under the stoop. There is a full bathroom on this level.
THIRD LEVEL - ceiling height 9’ 4”
There are two large bedrooms on this floor. The east facing bedroom has an original decorative marble fireplace and looks out over the treetops of West Fourth Street toward other historic houses. The west facing bedroom looks directly toward the verdant and serene townhouse gardens. The hallway that connects these rooms houses a linen closet and a bathroom with all Waterworks fixtures including rain shower, built-in medicine cabinet, subway tile, and Carrera marble baseboards.
FOURTH LEVEL - ceiling height 9’
The top floor is dedicated to the spacious floor-thru primary bedroom. The bed area faces west over the quiet gardens and features an entire wall of integrated closets. A spacious office faces east over West Fourth Street, as does the windowed primary bathroom with vintage clawfoot tub and pedestal sink.
There are Community Board approved plans for a rooftop terrace designed by acclaimed RKLA Studio and Framework Architecture. A full cellar offers abundant storage space and a vented full-size Whirlpool washer/dryer.
Listing Agents
![Henry Hershkowitz]()
henry@compass.comP: (917)-686-3739
![Brittney Blaxton]()
brittney.blaxton@compass.comP: (917)-753-2152
![HLH + Partners Team]()
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Decorative Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Central AC
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
Property Details for 256 West 4th Street
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 51 |
| Taxes | $1,850 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 8.0 |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1877 |
| Lot Size | 600 SF / 15' x 40' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
256 W 4th St
Location
Building Information for 256 West 4th Street
Payment Calculator
$41,146 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$39,296
$1,850
$0
Property History for 256 West 4th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/28/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $7,500,000 |
| 10/11/2013 | $4,175,000 | |
| 10/11/2013 | $4,175,000 -2.7% / yr | |
| 09/20/2012 | $5,725,000 | |
| 11/28/2006 | Sold RealPlus #e228dcba0bca9825c6be197b51d7de6a27d6c36a | $5,050,000 |
| 11/28/2006 | $5,050,000 | |
| 09/19/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #e228dcba0bca9825c6be197b51d7de6a27d6c36a | $4,495,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 256 West 4th Street
Schools near 256 West 4th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 41 Greenwich Village PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Middle 297 Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 |
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