The Best Townhouses for Sale in the Fantastic Four
The Allure of a Downtown Townhouse
Townhouses have long been part of the romantic ideal of New York City life, but nowhere do they feel more special than in the neighborhoods that make up the city’s most desirable downtown enclaves: Soho, Tribeca, West Village, and Hudson Square. Known as the “Fantastic Four,” these areas offer a very limited number of townhouse opportunities. Most are tucked within the quiet streets of the West Village, where charm, history, and community define the experience.
Tribeca’s townhouses, though fewer, are often striking in scale and design. Meanwhile, Soho and Hudson Square, better known for their cast-iron lofts and modern condos, occasionally surprise with architectural gems that bring a townhouse sensibility to the heart of the city’s most design-forward blocks.
Here’s a curated look at the most compelling townhouses on the market today:
20 Charles Street
5 Beds | 6.5 baths | $17,995,000
A beautifully restored Greek Revival home with 11-foot ceilings, original pine floors, and a designer kitchen that opens to a private garden. The primary suite spans an entire floor with a terrace, fireplace, and sauna.
Listed by Adam D Modlin and Andrew Nierenberg with Modlin Group
277-279 West 12th Street
8 Beds | 7+ baths | $15,000,000
Two connected Federal-style townhouses offering an owner’s duplex and three income-producing one-bedrooms. Currently configured as a multi-unit, with potential to convert into a 39-foot-wide single residence.
Listed by Senad Ahmetovic with Brown Harris Stevens
262 West 11th Street
6 Beds | 6 baths | $17,500,000
Known as The Heroy House, this brownstone offers southern garden exposure, three open exposures, and period details like floor-to-ceiling parlor windows and high ceilings throughout.
Listed by Denver Buston and Maria Saha with Douglas Elliman
78 Morton Street
3 Beds | 3+ baths | $21,000,000
Once a firehouse, now a five-story residence with a curb cut and four-car garage. The living space features 26-foot ceilings, skylights, a chef’s kitchen that flows to a lush terrace, and a private jazz club on the lower level.
Listed by Jeremy Stein and Kat Trappe with Sotheby's
763 Greenwich Street
5 Beds | 5+ baths | $19,950,000
An AD100 designer renovation by Stephen Gambrel defines this elegant townhouse. Five floors, seven fireplaces, elevator access, rooftop terrace, and a marble-clad primary suite make this a refined and timeless residence.
Listed by Chris Poore and Serena Boardman with Sotheby's
84 Jane Street
6 Beds | 6+ baths | $30,000,000
Originally built in 1859 and transformed with a modern glass and steel addition. Old-world façade meets a luminous new interior. A steel bridge leads from the parlor-level living room to a garden.
Listed by Abigail Agranat and Steve Halprn with Douglas Elliman
145 Reade Street
4 Beds | 7+ baths | $28,950,000
Limestone-clad, six-story townhouse with nearly 11,000 square feet of interior space, a rooftop pool, elevator, double-height library, and dramatic circular dining room. Ultra-luxury meets history in this Tribeca landmark.
Listed by Vickey Barron and Pacey Barron with Compass
257 West 4th Street
6 Beds | 5+ baths | $13,950,000
A newly renovated, Sebastien Segers-designed home with walnut paneling, fireplaces throughout, an outdoor kitchen, roof deck, gym, and smart home features. A full redesign with warmth and precision.
Listed by Paul Kolbusz and Stephen Diamond with Corcoran
In a city of vertical living, townhouses remain one of the most coveted and rare offerings. These homes speak to privacy, presence, and permanence. And while the West Village dominates the current landscape with scale and charm, every now and then, Soho and Hudson Square surprise with something quietly extraordinary.
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