9 MacDougal Alley
$7,995,000
MLS# RLS20121120 · Greenwich Village
Listed October 15, 2026 · 13 days on the market
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,500 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
An Extraordinary Village Townhouse in a Historic Gated Mews
Tucked behind Washington Square Park lies one of the most extraordinary streets in Greenwich Village: a gated mews dating back to 1833, lined with the former carriage houses of the grand mansions of Washington Square Park North.
Positioned in a prime, sunny mid-block location, No. 9 MacDougal Alley was the creative workspace of two of the leading abstract expressionist painters of the 20th century, Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner, both of whom used the townhouse as their studio during the early 1950's.
Encompassing 25 feet in width and approximately 1,500 +/- square feet, this historic 19th-century townhouse is architect-ready for its next chapter as either a single-family home or live/work abode for a designer, artist, or other creative professional. The townhouse extends across three floors and features two full bathrooms, a wood-burning fireplace, a sunny garden with mature plantings, and a magnificent loft-like studio space with a massive artist's skylight, dating back to the period when Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney had her studio nearby.
The townhouse also boasts that rarest of New York City attributes: a deeded parking space directly in front, large enough for a full-sized SUV and a Vespa. The dual kitchens, located on both the ground and second floors, provide flexibility for entertaining. A south-facing balcony off the second floor, accessed through a pair of French doors and bordered with lavender, provides a hint of the country in the middle of one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the city.
Topping it all off, the roof affords magical views of the mews below and the surrounding landmarks-protected neighborhood; it could easily be decked and landscaped for outdoor entertaining or contemplation. A penthouse could also potentially be added, subject to relevant approvals.
As one of just ten private single-family homes on coveted MacDougal Alley, No. 9 presents a rare opportunity to own a home of exceptional character and soul, deeply woven into the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Greenwich Village.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Sothebys International Realty.
Two kitchens, one on the ground floor and one on the second, give this 1,500-square-foot townhouse two places to cook and gather, which suits anyone who entertains on more than one level. The trade-off is that the house runs across three floors, so moving between the kitchens, the studio and the two bedrooms is part of everyday life.
The studio space is loft-like and has a large artist's skylight, which is the kind of light a working room needs. The wood-burning fireplace and the dishwasher are also in the house, and the listing describes the building as architect-ready for a single-family home or a live/work layout.
The south-facing balcony off the second floor opens through a pair of French doors and is bordered with lavender. Together with a garden with mature plantings, it gives the house more than 60 square feet of private outdoor space. A south-facing window can get about 8.5 hours of direct sun at the winter solstice, about 10 hours at the equinoxes, and about 6.1 hours at the summer solstice, assuming an open horizon, though nearby buildings can block some of it.
The roof has views of the mews and the landmarked neighborhood around it, and the listing notes it could be decked and landscaped for outdoor use.
Washington Square Park is about a minute's walk away, and the W 4 St-Wash Sq station, served by the A, B, C, D, E, F and M, is about 4 minutes on foot. Blue Hill is about 3 minutes away, and Tashkent Supermarket is about 3 minutes.
You'll also get a deeded parking space right out front, and it's big enough for a full-sized SUV plus a Vespa.
Quick answers+
Does the home have two kitchens?
Yes. There's a kitchen on the ground floor and another on the second floor, which gives you flexibility for entertaining.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. It's over 60 square feet and includes a south-facing balcony off the second floor and a garden with mature plantings.
Is there parking?
Yes. There's a deeded parking space directly in front, big enough for a full-sized SUV and a Vespa.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Home features
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
- Patio
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$43,781 / month
- Principal and interest$40,427
- Property taxes$3,354
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$1,599,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$179,888
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$123,123
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.
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Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty
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