136 Baxter Street 1B
$1,945,000
MLS# RLS20060017 · Little Italy
Listed February 25, 2026 · 261 days on the market
0 Beds 1 Baths 1,707 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Positioned at the nexus of SoHo, TriBeCa, Nolita, and Chinatown, Unit 1B at 136 Baxter Street offers a rare opportunity to inhabit a true downtown loft within a prewar live/work condominium. Equal parts gallery, atelier, and inspiring architectural frame, this duplex space embodies the scale and authenticity that continue to define New York’s most compelling environments.
Entered either through a private, tree-lined street entrance or via the building’s main lobby, the loft unfolds across two levels that allow for clear separation between public-facing and private functions. The upper level is defined by soaring 14-foot pine ceilings, oversized warehouse-style windows, exposed brick, and preserved original finishes, as well as a discreetly integrated kitchenette. The volume and light create an ideal setting for a curated art collection, creative studio, or flexible showroom environment, while maintaining the quiet refinement expected of a downtown space.
Below, the duplex’s secondary level functions as a dedicated workspace or back-of-house extension, ideal for archives, media production, or auxiliary office use. Anchored by a cast-iron staircase, the lower level includes additional storage and built-ins offering utility and privacy without sacrificing the cohesive loft aesthetic.
What distinguishes Unit 1B is its exceptional flexibility. The gallery-scale footprint within a live and work condominium is rarely available in today’s downtown market. With two independent entrances, the space adapts effortlessly to client-facing or professional use while maintaining the discretion and autonomy of a boutique building.
Originally constructed in 1915 as horse stables and later reimagined in 1927 as the Grand Machinery Exchange warehouse, the building reflects a layered architectural history emblematic of lower Manhattan’s evolution. Converted in 2007 into a boutique mixed-use condominium with just 14 units, 136 Baxter Street offers a virtual doorman, package room, and full-time superintendent, all moments from the neighborhood’s most vibrant dining, cultural institutions, and major transit lines.
Available now as a commercial unit, or consult with an architect to explore the full complement of possibilities for this incredible space.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
A cast-iron staircase joins the two levels of 1B, and that's the trade-off to weigh first. The upper level has 14-foot pine ceilings, oversized windows and exposed brick, while the lower level holds storage and built-ins. You'll go up and down between them, but the listing describes the split as a way to separate public-facing use from private use, and the layout is built around that.
The 14-foot ceilings matter most upstairs. They give the main room a real sense of volume, and the preserved original finishes and exposed brick give it the character of a 1915 building. Prewar construction often brings defined rooms and architectural detail, though the condition and layout of a space count for more than age alone. A kitchenette is integrated into the upper level.
Downstairs, the second entrance and the storage do most of the work. Built-ins and a dedicated lower level give you room to keep things out of sight, and the apartment has central air and hardwood floors throughout. The building has an elevator, on-site management and a package room.
Canal St station is about 2 minutes on foot, with the 6, J, N, Q, R, W and Z lines. Umberto's Clam House and the Christmas in New York supermarket are each about 2 minutes away, and Columbus Park is about 5 minutes.
Quick answers+
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. The building has an elevator.
Does the apartment have central air?
Yes. The apartment has central air.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Cats and dogs are allowed in the building.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats and dogs allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer allowed
- Central air
- Hardwood floors
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Elevator
- On-site management
- Package room
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$14,518 / month
- Principal and interest$9,835
- Common charges$1,519
- Property taxes$3,164
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$389,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$19,450
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$29,953
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
About the Building
136 Baxter Street is a 5-story mixed-use residential in Little Italy, completed in 1915 and home to 6 residential units. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1979.
The closest subway is Canal St (6, J, N, Q, R, W, Z), about a 2-minute walk. Columbus Park is roughly 5 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1915
- Stories
- 5
- Units
- 6
- Building Type
- Mixed-Use Residential
Location & Nearby
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136 Baxter Street 1B
Subway
- 6JNQRWZCanal StAbout 2 min walk · Accessible
- 6Spring StAbout 7 min walk
- BDGrand StAbout 7 min walk
- JZBoweryAbout 7 min walk
Parks
- Columbus ParkAbout 5 min walk
- Sara D. Roosevelt ParkAbout 7 min walk
- City Hall ParkAbout 13 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 130 Hernando de SotoAbout 1 min walk
- P.S. 124 Yung WingAbout 8 min walk
- P.S. 1 Alfred E. SmithAbout 11 min walk
Middle schools
- M.S. 131About 8 min walk
- School for Global LeadersAbout 18 min walk
High schools
- Emma Lazarus High SchoolAbout 8 min walk
- Pace High SchoolAbout 8 min walk
Colleges & universities
- IE New York CollegeAbout 9 min walk
- The New York Acad of ArtAbout 10 min walk
- New York Law SchoolAbout 11 min walk
- Pace UniversityAbout 16 min walk
Museums
- Italian American MuseumAbout 2 min walk
- Center for Italian Modern ArtAbout 4 min walk
- Museum of Chinese in The AmericasAbout 5 min walk
- Chinatown History MuseumAbout 5 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
About Nolita
Little Italy is covered by our Nolita guide.
A chic downtown pocket with European sensibility, boutique shopping, and highly coveted residences.
Walkability
10/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
6/10
Dining
10/10
Groceries & parks
7/10
Gallery
Property Photos
Listing Courtesy of Compass
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