A long-neglected Clinton Hill townhouse gets a total glow-up and a $5.5M ask
Photo credit: Hayley Ellen Day
Built in 1899, the pale green wood-frame townhouse at 175 St. James Place has, for years, stood in a neglected state, leaving passersby to wonder what its fate would be. After a lengthy top-to-toe renovation, the three-story, single-family townhouse is dressed and ready for its 21st-century debut, asking $5,500,000. The 22-foot-wide home spans 4,500 square feet, along with a large private backyard.
The entire parlor level has been opened to create a huge light-filled great room that opens beneath ceilings nearly 11 feet high. A high-end renovation has bestowed coveted details and comforts like wide-plank herringbone floors, recessed lighting, a built-in sound system, and ducted, zoned heat and air conditioning.
Past a large, open dining area, a design-forward kitchen is anchored by a marble-clad waterfall island. Appliances include a paneled Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher, a five-burner Thermador cooktop and double oven, and a microwave drawer.
Behind the kitchen is a bright, cozy den. Through the den, step out onto a large deck that leads to the garden and patio below.
On the second floor is a tranquil primary suite. The bath offers a soaking tub, step-in shower, a dressing area, and a private terrace. A smaller chamber on this floor would make a perfect nursery or home office.
On the top floor are three more bedrooms, one with the grandeur of a secondary suite. Tucked away on this level is a full-sized washer and dryer.
A finished cellar holds a sprawling recreation space with a half bath. This floor also accesses the back yard.
The 1899 home sits next door to another historic wood-frame house that 6sqft once called “hair-raising.” That neighbor saw a similar rebirth in 2023. The refurbished pair is a welcome addition to the historic Clinton Hill block.
[Listing details: 175 St. James Place by Tali Berzak at Compass]
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