Musician and actor Steven Van Zandt is parting ways with his Greenwich Village penthouse and the unique property — a renovated Methodist church complete with original stained glass and 20-foot ceilings — could be yours for $18,995,000.
Located in the Novare building on West Fourth Street, the sprawling Manhattan duplex is at the intersection of the West Village and SoHo.(Courtesy of Brown Harris Steven)
Located in the Novare building on West Fourth Street, the sprawling Manhattan duplex is at the intersection of the West Village and SoHo. Built in 1860 as the Washington Square Methodist Church, the building was converted into an eight-unit condominium building in 2006. Van Zandt — well-known as the bandana-clad guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band who also played mob consigliere Silvio Dante on “The Sopranos” — purchased the home for $6 million in 2008.
At the heart of the upper level is an open chef’s kitchen with black cabinetry and graphic tilework.(Courtesy of Brown Harris Steven)
“Across two dramatic levels, soaring proportions, original stained glass, exposed timber beams, and contemporary design come together to create a home with an unmistakable sense of history and individuality,” noted the listing, which is held by Mark D. Friedman of Brown Harris Stevens.
Twenty-foot wood-clad ceilings rise above expansive living and entertaining spaces, which feature exposed ductwork, steel, and glass.(Courtesy of Brown Harris Steven)
“Upstairs, 20-foot wood-clad ceilings rise above expansive living and entertaining spaces, where history details meet an industrial edge of exposed ductwork, steel, and glass,” the listing continued.
Original stained glass, exposed timber beams, and contemporary design are featured in every single room.(Courtesy of Brown Harris Steven)
At the heart of the upper level is an open chef’s kitchen with graphic tile work. A 500-square-foot private terrace, complete with an outdoor kitchen, provides ample room for dining and lounging. The lower level, accessible via a flight of leopard-print stairs, offers two expansive bedroom suites with a media room between them, which can be converted into a third bedroom. Stained glass, rich finishes, and unexpected decorative details are woven throughout the home.
The lower level, accessible via a flight of leopard-print stairs, offers two expansive bedroom suites.(Courtesy of Brown Harris Steven)
Friedman told Realtor.com that a “two-month overhaul of the entire apartment” was completed to prepare the home for market. The transformation included “painting and repairing of floors and all stonework,” as well as the addition of “new lighting and staging.”