This Greek Revival rowhouse was built in 1837 for George Wood, a prominent New York City attorney. It features a continuous Flemish bond brick façade, a brownstone base, stone lintels, and a mansard roof. Like many New York rowhouses, this building was converted into a multi-family residence in the early twentieth century. Thereafter, it fell into serious disrepair.
![West Chelsea Greek Revival Facade](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/4681f3f10dd74c2e9e0b188235993ddec29fa1b6-1854x2508.jpg?w=446&auto=format 446w,https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/4681f3f10dd74c2e9e0b188235993ddec29fa1b6-1854x2508.jpg?w=741&auto=format 741w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/4681f3f10dd74c2e9e0b188235993ddec29fa1b6-1854x2508.jpg?w=949&auto=format 949w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/4681f3f10dd74c2e9e0b188235993ddec29fa1b6-1854x2508.jpg?w=591&auto=format 591w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/4681f3f10dd74c2e9e0b188235993ddec29fa1b6-1854x2508.jpg?w=792&auto=format 792w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/4681f3f10dd74c2e9e0b188235993ddec29fa1b6-1854x2508.jpg?w=792&auto=format 2880w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/4681f3f10dd74c2e9e0b188235993ddec29fa1b6-1854x2508.jpg?w=1584&auto=format 1584w)
Our goal was to return this building to its original nineteenth-century glory. We restored the masonry façade, we built a new mansard roof, and we reconstructed ornamental ironwork. We installed new marble lintels and sills, we replaced the cornice, and we rebuilt the original brownstone stoop, which had been removed during the building’s subdivision.
![West Chelsea Greek Revival Front Door](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/377dde74fd99e52b8db31e7733b91bfa5e163563-1854x2508.jpg?w=446&auto=format 446w,https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/377dde74fd99e52b8db31e7733b91bfa5e163563-1854x2508.jpg?w=741&auto=format 741w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/377dde74fd99e52b8db31e7733b91bfa5e163563-1854x2508.jpg?w=949&auto=format 949w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/377dde74fd99e52b8db31e7733b91bfa5e163563-1854x2508.jpg?w=591&auto=format 591w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/377dde74fd99e52b8db31e7733b91bfa5e163563-1854x2508.jpg?w=792&auto=format 792w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/377dde74fd99e52b8db31e7733b91bfa5e163563-1854x2508.jpg?w=792&auto=format 2880w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/377dde74fd99e52b8db31e7733b91bfa5e163563-1854x2508.jpg?w=1584&auto=format 1584w)
![West Chelsea Greek Revival Living Room](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/ad0ba1acb67fe2eb275edf711f59393d4af17d69-2666x1776.jpg?w=480&auto=format 480w,https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/ad0ba1acb67fe2eb275edf711f59393d4af17d69-2666x1776.jpg?w=768&auto=format 768w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/ad0ba1acb67fe2eb275edf711f59393d4af17d69-2666x1776.jpg?w=1024&auto=format 1024w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/ad0ba1acb67fe2eb275edf711f59393d4af17d69-2666x1776.jpg?w=897&auto=format 897w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/ad0ba1acb67fe2eb275edf711f59393d4af17d69-2666x1776.jpg?w=1198&auto=format 1198w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/ad0ba1acb67fe2eb275edf711f59393d4af17d69-2666x1776.jpg?w=1198&auto=format 2880w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/ad0ba1acb67fe2eb275edf711f59393d4af17d69-2666x1776.jpg?w=2396&auto=format 2396w)
On the home’s interior, we designed a new vestibule and sculptural main stair. We also installed a new dining room fireplace and elevator.
![West Chelsea Greek Revival Staircase](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/61b6877d06901be1251d86483d94dffc4ae2f182-1854x2508.jpg?w=446&auto=format 446w,https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/61b6877d06901be1251d86483d94dffc4ae2f182-1854x2508.jpg?w=741&auto=format 741w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/61b6877d06901be1251d86483d94dffc4ae2f182-1854x2508.jpg?w=949&auto=format 949w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/61b6877d06901be1251d86483d94dffc4ae2f182-1854x2508.jpg?w=591&auto=format 591w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/61b6877d06901be1251d86483d94dffc4ae2f182-1854x2508.jpg?w=792&auto=format 792w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/61b6877d06901be1251d86483d94dffc4ae2f182-1854x2508.jpg?w=792&auto=format 2880w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/61b6877d06901be1251d86483d94dffc4ae2f182-1854x2508.jpg?w=1584&auto=format 1584w)
We worked with our clients to design over ninety millwork installations for their home, including paneled walls and ceilings, new window boxes, tailored walk-in closets, desks, library cabinets, and a kitchen island.
![West Chelsea Greek Revival Cellar Stair](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/39e650cfd89650251a4e5c6981aecdb1a0bad7ac-2396x3391.jpg?w=514&auto=format 514w,https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/39e650cfd89650251a4e5c6981aecdb1a0bad7ac-2396x3391.jpg?w=714&auto=format 714w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/39e650cfd89650251a4e5c6981aecdb1a0bad7ac-2396x3391.jpg?w=940&auto=format 940w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/39e650cfd89650251a4e5c6981aecdb1a0bad7ac-2396x3391.jpg?w=693&auto=format 693w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/39e650cfd89650251a4e5c6981aecdb1a0bad7ac-2396x3391.jpg?w=927&auto=format 927w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/39e650cfd89650251a4e5c6981aecdb1a0bad7ac-2396x3391.jpg?w=927&auto=format 2880w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/39e650cfd89650251a4e5c6981aecdb1a0bad7ac-2396x3391.jpg?w=1854&auto=format 1854w)
![West Chelsea Greek Revival Attic Window](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/888df48e9588b263801f1b2299e763e273860353-1854x2508.jpg?w=338&auto=format 338w,https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/888df48e9588b263801f1b2299e763e273860353-1854x2508.jpg?w=544&auto=format 544w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/888df48e9588b263801f1b2299e763e273860353-1854x2508.jpg?w=721&auto=format 721w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/888df48e9588b263801f1b2299e763e273860353-1854x2508.jpg?w=387&auto=format 387w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/888df48e9588b263801f1b2299e763e273860353-1854x2508.jpg?w=521&auto=format 521w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/888df48e9588b263801f1b2299e763e273860353-1854x2508.jpg?w=521&auto=format 2880w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/888df48e9588b263801f1b2299e763e273860353-1854x2508.jpg?w=1042&auto=format 1042w)
A new sauna and changing room complement a new swimming pool in the cellar.
![West Chelsea Greek Revival Pool](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/98309c1d13b0be930f94780d42574c4097e808f1-2666x1726.jpg?w=446&auto=format 446w,https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/98309c1d13b0be930f94780d42574c4097e808f1-2666x1726.jpg?w=714&auto=format 714w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/98309c1d13b0be930f94780d42574c4097e808f1-2666x1726.jpg?w=940&auto=format 940w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/98309c1d13b0be930f94780d42574c4097e808f1-2666x1726.jpg?w=693&auto=format 693w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/98309c1d13b0be930f94780d42574c4097e808f1-2666x1726.jpg?w=927&auto=format 927w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/98309c1d13b0be930f94780d42574c4097e808f1-2666x1726.jpg?w=927&auto=format 2880w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/98309c1d13b0be930f94780d42574c4097e808f1-2666x1726.jpg?w=1854&auto=format 1854w)
![West Chelsea Greek Revival Play Room](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/30097331eb2e8d211fc024526a6002d5406cc048-2666x1777.jpg?w=480&auto=format 480w,https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/30097331eb2e8d211fc024526a6002d5406cc048-2666x1777.jpg?w=768&auto=format 768w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/30097331eb2e8d211fc024526a6002d5406cc048-2666x1777.jpg?w=1024&auto=format 1024w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/30097331eb2e8d211fc024526a6002d5406cc048-2666x1777.jpg?w=999&auto=format 999w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/30097331eb2e8d211fc024526a6002d5406cc048-2666x1777.jpg?w=1333&auto=format 1333w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/30097331eb2e8d211fc024526a6002d5406cc048-2666x1777.jpg?w=1333&auto=format 2880w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/30097331eb2e8d211fc024526a6002d5406cc048-2666x1777.jpg?w=2666&auto=format 2666w)
The rehabilitated and landscaped second floor terrace observes the rear yard’s new bluestone patio, complete with a skylight to the cellar pool.
![West Chelsea Greek Revival Backyard](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/f009e9559df12cb11bd108e864851437300f437d-2666x1949.jpg?w=446&auto=format 446w,https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/f009e9559df12cb11bd108e864851437300f437d-2666x1949.jpg?w=714&auto=format 714w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/f009e9559df12cb11bd108e864851437300f437d-2666x1949.jpg?w=940&auto=format 940w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/f009e9559df12cb11bd108e864851437300f437d-2666x1949.jpg?w=693&auto=format 693w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/f009e9559df12cb11bd108e864851437300f437d-2666x1949.jpg?w=927&auto=format 927w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/f009e9559df12cb11bd108e864851437300f437d-2666x1949.jpg?w=927&auto=format 2880w, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/wups1rn4/production/f009e9559df12cb11bd108e864851437300f437d-2666x1949.jpg?w=1854&auto=format 1854w)
Building Information
Location
Chelsea Historic District
Originally Built
1837
Rehabilitation Completed
2020
Size
5,600 sf
Credits
Partner in Charge
Brendan Coburn
Project Team
Scott Kunstadt
Landscape Architect
Mark Sullivan
Contractor
ABR Builders, LLC
Lighting Design
David Apfel
Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering
GTA Engineering Services of New York, PC
Structural Engineering
Rodney D. Gibble Consulting Engineers
MEP Engineering
Charles G. Michel Engineering, PC
Facade Photography
David Mitchell
Interior Photography
Francis Dzikowski / OTTO
West Chelsea Greek Revival