104 E. 10th St. between Third Avenue and Second Avenue is one of the more intriguing buildings around.
Possibly once haunted, the rather dilapidated building was part of reclusive real-estate baron William Gottlieb's portfolio. (Jeremiah Moss has a nice history of the space, where playwright, poet and performance artist Edgar Oliver most recently lived,
here.)
It hit the market in March 2011 for $5.6 million... the listing disappeared then reemerged for $3.9 million. Per the original listing:
Built in 1879, this magnificent, sun-drenched residence is a restoration enthusiast's dream project.
The building offers an unparalleled opportunity to design the home you've always wanted. Its current features include four floors, eight fireplaces, skylight, original moldings, a quaint south-facing garden, an English basement with a separate street entrance, plus a basement below. With additional air rights, this building is primed for vertical expansion, offering opportunities for a roof deck, duplex unit, and more.
Anyway, somewhere along the line, the dream home idea apparently died. There is now a sign noting "apartments" out front. (There isn't a listing yet for the address on the Town website.)
For the outside, it appears the building still needs a good deal of work, though we wouldn't mind seeing it stay like
this. (Well, maybe a coat of paint.)
Public records show that the building sold in February to an LLC for $3.5 million.
Previously on EV Grieve:
The charmingly shabby interiors of 104 E. 10th St