Privacy—specifically from paparazzi—is the major draw at this former bookbindery, now home to ultrahigh-end lofts by CetraRuddy Architects. A drive-in, drive-out garage and a second lobby with private elevators mean residents can come and go as they please without attracting attention. There’s also a cloister-like courtyard designed by HMWhite and fitness studios where owners can sweat in solitude. The other big draw of this renovated warehouse? Location. Set on a cobblestone street in Tribeca, the building is mere blocks from shops, restaurants, bars, and galleries, as well as the Hudson River.
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About 443 Greenwich Street
Originally built in 1882 by architect Charles Haight, 443 Greenwich has been reimagined by award-winning architecture firm CetraRuddy as a luxury condominium building that pays homage to its original construction. “When we first walked the site, we were so inspired by the monumental quality of the building,” says founding partner Nancy Ruddy. “In adapting this New York City landmark to urban residences, we really celebrated the structure’s grand proportions.” Many architectural details—including the now-exposed Carolina Yellow Pine post-and-beam structure and oversized arched windows—have been left intact, while interiors have been given a thoroughly modern makeover.
Known for cobblestone streets and waterfront views, Tribeca was once part of a parcel of land given by Queen Anne of England to Trinity Church. Today, the neighborhood, named for its location in the “Triangle below Canal Street,” is quiet and inviting, with a restaurant scene that includes local institutions like the Odeon and Bubby’s, and ample outdoor space in the Hudson River Park and Washington Market Park. Off the beaten path, the petite Mmuseumm displays objects that tell the story of life today, and every spring, the Tribeca Film Festival draws filmmakers, actors, and artists to the neighborhood.
Fifty-three loft-style homes, including eight penthouses, range in size from 2,900 square feet to 9,300 square feet and from two bedrooms to four bedrooms. CetraRuddy also designed the interiors, which are bright and airy, with high ceilings and generous proportions. Throughout, there are wide white oak floors, mahogany-framed windows, and antique bronze doors, as well as smart home features like iPad-controlled AC, lighting, and shades. And then there are the custom kitchens by Christopher Peacock, with Calacatta marble kitchen islands and top-of-the-line appliances (like Wolf ranges and Gaggenau wine refrigerators).
For a relatively intimate building, 443 Greenwich has an impressive array of amenities. There’s the 70-foot, travertine-swathed indoor lap pool for starters, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center designed by The Wright Fit. The residents-only courtyard is a lush oasis, while the 5,000-square-foot landscaped rooftop terrace affords fantastic views of the city and the Hudson River. But it’s the service and the level of privacy that really make this building stand out (and they explain why so many celebrities have decided to make it home).
