Historic Character & Contemporary Luxury Meet at 145 Reade Street
145 Reade Street is a spectacular, 23.5 foot wide, limestone and brick townhouse, situated in the heart of TriBeCa. The home features four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, four half bathrooms, and nine fireplaces. The property was originally built in 1910 and was subsequently rebuilt in 2013 with the use of only the finest available finishes. No expense was spared in the ultra luxury renovation. Compass Luxury was thrilled to sit down with the Vickey Barron Team to learn more about this exceptional property.
What makes 145 Reade Street such a rare architectural presence in Tribeca?
In a neighborhood defined by its industrial past and loft conversions, 145 Reade stands apart as a purpose-built townhouse reimagined for modern luxury. At over 10,500 square feet, its sheer scale, masterful proportions, and seamless integration of historic character with contemporary luxury make it more than just a residence, it’s an urban estate. While many homes in Tribeca impress with square footage or style, few marry both with the precision and permanence found here.
At over 10,500 square feet and spanning six floors, how does this home balance grandeur with livability?
The scale is awe-inspiring, but it’s the thoughtful planning that transforms it into a true home. Spaces flow naturally, from the grand entertaining parlor with ceilings over 18 feet high and the living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, to the more intimate private quarters such as the serene bedrooms and library. A commercial-grade elevator serves all six floors, ensuring ease of movement. This is a residence where a black-tie dinner and a quiet Sunday morning feel equally natural.
The 23.5-foot width is significant for New York—how does that translate into the flow and feeling of the interiors? What makes this property one of a kind?
That extra width is a quiet luxury, instantly felt but rarely found. It allows for gracious, gallery-like living spaces where furniture breathes, hallways open up, and light pours through oversized steel-framed windows. The ceiling heights are a minimum of 12' throughout, even in the cellar, which is also extremely rare for a townhouse. Adding to the uniqueness is the 17’ saltwater rooftop pool with views of Lower Manhattan. It’s a canvas that lets design and life unfold without constraint, creating a rare sense of volume in a city where every inch matters.
From imported Critall steel windows to the commercial-grade elevator and radiant-heated sidewalk, no detail feels overlooked. How was the attention to detail elevated beyond even typical high-end standards?
This home is ALL about the details and they don't just speak to luxury, they speak to longevity. From hand-selected marble slabs to bespoke millwork designed down to the millimeter, every element was sourced, crafted, and installed with the precision of fine watchmaking. Even functional choices like the custom 90' Lacanche stove, a commercial-grade elevator, and radiant heated floors throughout the ENTIRE home, including the sidewalk so there is constant comfort - are executed with the same level of intention.
This home was originally built in 1910 and fully reimagined in 2013. The use of finishes—custom marble mosaics, lacquered walls, and extensive millwork—feels more akin to a private club or grand estate. How does craftsmanship shape the soul of the home?
Craftsmanship here is not an afterthought, it’s the narrative thread that runs through every room. The tactile richness of the materials, the way light plays across lacquered walls, the quiet weight of a perfectly balanced door, these are not surface-level luxuries. They’re the soul of the home, built for the end-user, and rooted in the traditions of old-world artisanship, elevated for modern living.
What elements of the home’s design or craftsmanship are impossible to capture in photos and must be experienced in person?
While the photography is striking, every visitor remarks that the home is even more extraordinary in person. Much of that comes down to qualities no photo can capture. For example, the quiet strength of its construction, the silence created by acoustically sealed windows, the warmth underfoot from the radiant-heated floors, and the speed of the elevator transporting you from the cellar to the rooftop pool. Standing in the parlor with its soaring ceilings, sunlight refracting through steel-framed glass, you feel the volume and artistry in a way that simply has to be lived to be understood.
Tribeca is no stranger to luxury—but how does this home redefine what luxury means in this neighborhood?
In a neighborhood where luxury often means a vast loft or a coveted penthouse, 145 Reade offers something rarer: the privacy, stature, and scale of a stand-alone residence, without sacrificing the vibrancy of downtown life. Here, luxury means heated sidewalks in winter, a rooftop pool in summer, a wood-paneled library/office fit for a CEO, and a kitchen fit for a Michelin-starred chef—all under one roof, in the heart of downtown. It’s not just about having more, it’s about having it all.
