Nestled in the landmarked district of SoHo, New York, 49 Greene Street, a 6-story building built in 1886 by HJ. Howard, is an extant example of the mixed iron-and-masonry construction of the post-Civil war period. DXA Studio began work on the building in 2015, converting the interiors into three full-floor condominium units and a triplex Penthouse unit with a rooftop addition and private roof deck.
Our design process began like most of our other projects ? studying the history of the area and the building itself ? and we wanted to speak to SoHo?s past and the various movements that lent themselves to the creation of the area?s unique character and charm.

About 49 Greene Street
DXA Studio began work on the building at 47-49 Greene Street in 2015, restoring its façade and cast-iron storefront and converting the interiors into full-floor condominium units and a triplex penthouse unit with a rooftop addition and private roof deck. Located between Broome and Grand Street in the landmarked district of SoHo, NY, the 6-story building was originally built in 1886 for manufacturing purposes by HJ. Howard, and is an extant example of the post-Civil War period’s mixed iron-and-masonry construction. Preserving the Past and Embracing the Loft Living Concept
To create a design that spoke to SoHo’s past and its various movements that formed the area’s unique character and charm, DXA Studio focused on organizing the spaces in a manner that retaine...