489 Broome St

About This Home

Welcome to 489 Broome Street, Residence 5W, a spectacular penthouse loft nestled in the heart of SoHo's Cast Iron Historic District. This luminous one bedroom, two bathroom home with a separate loft is a rare offering that captures the essence of authentic loft living while embracing a refined, contemporary renovation. With grand proportions, dramatic light, and carefully curated finishes, this residence is a study in scale and sophistication.Spanning approximately 80 feet in depth, the apartment is defined by its soaring 13'8 ceilings, newly refinished hardwood floors, and oversized brand new north and south-facing windows that frame dynamic views of the city. Southern exposures provide a direct sightline to the Freedom Tower while multiple skylights invite sunlight to pour into the living spaces throughout the day. The dramatic great room easily accommodates living, dining, and entertaining with a sense of openness that only a true loft can provide. A loft above offers a flexible retreat, ideal as a home office or quiet lounge, perfectly perched beneath the skylights and open to the expanse below.The renovated kitchen is a clean study in modern minimalism, featuring white cabinetry, stainless steel LG appliances, quartz countertops, and a striking black and white checkerboard floor that adds graphic contrast and personality. A waterfall breakfast bar invites casual meals and conversation, anchoring the kitchen in the rhythm of daily life. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated with modern vanities and stone finishes, while the primary bedroom is tucked away for privacy, offering a walk-in closet with custom shelving. An in-unit washer and dryer, new lighting, new doors, hardware, and trim complete the thoughtful renovation.This home is set within a landmark cast-iron building designed in 1873 by Jarvis Morgan Slade, a Beaux-Arts prodigy whose vision helped shape the SoHo we know today. With a prefabricated Doric facade cast by Jackson Bros. Iron Works, 489 Broome Street epitomized 19th-century industrial elegance and was originally conceived as a commercial palace for the fur trade. Over the decades, it evolved from a textile hub to an artist enclave, famously housing the Fischbach Gallery during the height of SoHo's art movement. The building was then fully restored and converted into residential lofts, preserving its historic exterior while introducing modern luxury within.Residence 5W is one of only two homes on the penthouse level of this intimate seven-unit, elevator building. Perfectly positioned mid-block on Broome Street between Wooster Street and West Broadway, the address places you at the center of SoHo's most storied corridor. Surrounded by art galleries, designer boutiques, and some of downtown's most iconic restaurants-including Balthazar, Sadelle's, Lure Fishbar, and Raoul's-the neighborhood offers a lifestyle that is both vibrant and refined. Just moments from the R,W trains at Prince Street, the B,D,F,M and 6 at Broadway-Lafayette, and the C,E at Spring Street, the location pairs historic charm with seamless access to the rest of the city.Utilities are obtained directly by the resident, allowing you to tailor your usage to suit your personal lifestyle. The landlord charges one fee in connection with this rental, which is a $20 credit check fee. This fee is paid directly to the credit reporting service only after your application has been reviewed and has otherwise been appA rare offering in one of SoHo's most historically significant buildings, Residence 5W is a home of remarkable light, proportion, and provenance. It is an opportunity to live within a living landmark that continues to shape the architectural and cultural identity of New York City.