79 Charles street

The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation
presents its 15th annual
Sunday, May 5, 2013
1:00-5:30 PM
Featuring the homes of
James Guedry: 79 Charles Street • Page 5
Meredith & Ben Jenkins: 68 Charles Street • page 11
Lorraine & Simon Kirke: 228 West 11th Street • page 19
Justine & John Leguizamo: 51 West 9th Street • page 29
Declan Sheehan: 130 Charles Street • page 37
Beth & Brad Whitman: 76 Washington Place • page 43
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79 Charles Street
James Guedry
The duplex apartment of longtime
resident James Guedry is filled with history,
from mementos of his world travels to
treasures found right here in the Village.
His particular appreciation for historic
architecture, a theme found throughout
the residence, is fitting given the building’s
location on the site of the former Van Nest
Mansion, Greenwich Village’s last remaining
rural block. That grand home gave way to
the cohesive row of French Second Empire
style townhouses on this side of Charles
Street, including no. 79 which was built in
1866. Its stoop was likely removed in the
1920s with the building’s conversion to
multiple apartments.
James' renovation of the home rescued
the beautiful wood entry doors that were
stored in the cellar for decades. Beyond, the
front parlor pairs a fluted Ionic-columned
entry, likely from a historic house porch,
with a modern glass screen wall that cleverly
conceals plumbing and opens up the space.
Its reflection captures a colorful collection
that includes maps of Old World cities and
furniture discovered mostly in New York
antique shops. Longtime Villagers may recall
glassware seller Jim Wray in whose former
nearby shop James located the elegant
chandeliers seen in several rooms.
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The home reflects James' love of
faraway places, but it is also deeply rooted
in his own Louisiana heritage. Displayed
in the dining room and rear study are family
heirlooms, such as the dining console
and 1870s Derby ceramics; his photograph
collection, which hangs in the upstairs
hall, includes a Civil War-era portrait
of his great-great grandparents. On your
way upstairs, peek out the back window
at the commanding willow tree in the
landscaped garden.
He adds his own chapter to this rich
history through visual accounts of his
vacations abroad. Along the interior stair
wall, which he had built to connect
the two floors, are his friend Walter
Vosburgh’s photographs of their trip to
the Ionian Coast of Turkey twenty years
ago. Framed views in the upstairs hall of
his stays in historic villas, including the
Palladian Villa Saraceno near Vicenza—
a model of which can be seen on the
downstairs parlor mantel—attest to his
historical take on the typical vacation.
Before you leave, be sure to explore the Tudor style ground floor apartment where,
according to James, one-time tenant
Henry Krieger wrote the music for the
hit Broadway musical Dreamgirls.
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When Meredith and Ben Jenkins began
looking for a home to raise their growing
family thirteen years ago, they were drawn
to the historic charm of Greenwich Village.
After a three-year search, they found this
brick Italianate townhouse nestled amongst
a group of four all built in 1861 by Albro
Howell, a local builder. Their home’s façade
is one of two in the row that features an
original stoop ornamented with cast-iron
railings and full-length parlor floor windows.
Inside, the couple worked with architect
Anne Fairfax of Fairfax & Sammons to return
the home to a single-family residence. They
moved in just over a year ago. The firm’s
traditional aesthetic appealed to the family,
who had first seen their work on a prior
year’s GVSHP house tour. Plans for the
renovations began in 2010 while the family
had been relocated to Hong Kong; many
pieces in the house, such as the four red
Chinese panels representing the four seasons
in the parlor floor hall, were collected during
their time there.
A late 1980s contemporary renovation
was cleared to create the sophisticated yet
family-friendly space. In the front parlor,
classical details such as the gorgeous
organic-motifed door surrounds and marble
mantel work in tandem with dark wood
furniture and red art pieces from Hong
Kong. The dark paneled walls of the rear
study balance the airy feel of the gray and
yellow-accented parlor.
On the garden floor, the Jenkins enjoy
a traditional kitchen that connects the
dining area to the family room. The warm
mahogany counters in the kitchen, along
with the bright colors, enliven this floor; the
gray and yellow floral wallpaper at the entry
visually transitions the similar tones of the
parlor floor to the vibrant yellow in the
dining room. To help open up the space,
a geometric-patterned stained wood floor
was used instead of an area rug under the
dining table. A geometric metal sculpture
is also from Hong Kong.
The master bedroom features a grass
cloth canopy bed bought during their
travels and later tweaked by Anne. Paddles
from a dragon boat race in Hong Kong
are displayed in the children’s bedrooms,
and built-in wood-paneled beds provide
a cozy hideaway.
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and treasured by the world.
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228 West 11th Street
Simon and Lorraine Kirke
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First-time visitors to the eclectic home
of Simon and Lorraine Kirke might get the
sense that they’ve been transported back in
time to the Village’s Bohemian era. Historic
woodwork and antique furniture in the 1838
Greek Revival townhouse feel as though
they have been there for ages—except they
haven’t. The eye-popping interiors, down
to the intentionally pocked and scratched
pine floors, are actually the creative vision
of Lorraine, a local designer and owner
of the Village boutique, Geminola.
As with her fashion line—in which
she recycles vintage clothing into new
garments—Lorraine has a knack for
breathing new life into architectural
elements found in antique stores and flea
markets. Her admiration of the weathered
Parisian-like interiors of nearby restaurants
Pastis and Balthazar led her to architect
Richard Lewis, the man behind both projects.
The family moved in nine years ago after
a seven-month renovation. (Seasoned
attendees may remember the Kirke’s
former 9th Street home on the 2003
GVSHP House Tour, which also featured
Lorraine’s unique sense of style.)
Lorraine opened up the back wall at
the parlor floor to create the kitchen. She
had furniture maker Thomas Muchowski
reimagine found items when creating the
island, cabinetry, and bookcase-framed
entries. From the kitchen’s windows,
a beautiful magnolia tree grows in the garden
designed by Miranda Brooks. In the front
parlor, Lorraine’s use of vintage Fortuny
curtains, tufted English ottomans, and
tarnished and distressed mirrors showcase
her talent for turning individual pieces into a
cohesive whole. Surfaces here and elsewhere
in the home were aged by decorative artist
Robert Padilla.
A collage of toe shoes leads you up the
stairs to the elegant mirrored doorway of
the master suite. Here, the boudoir and
master bedroom exude old world charm
with antique furnishings that include a claw
foot tub, a gilded mantel, and numerous
enchanting paintings. The scene continues
through the French doors to the garden
terrace where Lorraine added tiles to
complete the look.
On the third floor, the custom-built
bed nook in the bedroom of the couple’s
youngest daughter provides a touch of
whimsy; salvaged brackets and moldings
were found by Lorraine and assembled
by Thomas. Operable shutters set within
the window frames shade the bed from
the morning light.
Head up to the rooftop terrace to take
in a great view of downtown; see if you can
spot the beloved clock tower of the recently
restored Jefferson Market Library.
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Benefactors
The Greenwich Village Society
for Historic Preservation
thanks the businesses who so generously
provided lunch coupons to all
the volunteers who gave their time today.
We appreciate their support.
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Danielle Epstein, Cassie & Paul Glover, Conni & David Langan, Fred Wistow
Corporate Benefactor
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Hottenroth & Joseph Architects, Leslie Mason (Douglas Elliman), Tommy Bahama
Patrons
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Barry F. Schwartz, Jennifer & Jonathan Allan Soros, Judith Stonehill,
Naomi & Bruce Usher, F. Anthony & Sally Auer Zunino
Corporate Patrons
Emily Beare & Christian Rogers (CORE), D.H.E. Company, Inc., Douglas Elliman,
Fairfax & Sammons Architects, Gelbard – Kolbusz Team (The Corcoran Group),
GRF Group Architectural & Interior Design, The GVSHP Brokers Partnership,
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Miles Chapin & Marlene Hartstein (Warburg Realty), Tom Cooper (The Corcoran Group),
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Justine and John Leguizamo
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Five years ago, longtime New Yorkers
Justine and John Leguizamo found the
historic Village home they were looking for
in the Anglo-Italianate style townhouse at 51
West 9th Street. Built for Daniel B. Halstead
in 1854, the residence, along with no. 53,
was once part of a row of five and features
original cast iron railings and an unusual
corbel-patterned cornice. At just 16 feet wide,
however, it is not until entering through the
doors of the English basement that the true
grandeur of this house is revealed.
The home, which had been split into
apartments before the couple bought
it, contains many original details. Avid
preservationists, John and Justine took care
to preserve as much as they could. John’s
particular fondness for historic materials was
not lost on construction workers; according
to Justine, they often brought unwanted
architectural elements from other homes
to incorporate here, such as the transom at
the entry and the wood beams in the garden
floor office. Renovations, led by contractor
Harry Gutfreund, involved peeling back
many layers. The finished work is one that
combines authentic architectural features
with salvaged pieces, adorned with family
heirlooms.
The parquet floors with stained
wood-patterned border in the dining room
and kitchen were uncovered during the
one-and-a-half-year renovation. The dining
room, with its Venetian plaster walls,
features one of several cast iron radiators
the couple brought in from England as well
as antique beach furniture from an early
20th century Long Island home.
The spectacular staircase, which was of
course painstakingly renovated, leads to a
breathtaking parlor floor landing featuring
their century-old grand piano. Before making
an offer on the home, Justine spied the
intricately-carved moldings on the parlor
floor through what was then a drop ceiling.
During the renovation, they chose to leave
the moldings as they found them, allowing
you to see how the home has changed over
time. This space is also enriched by their
friend Santiago’s painting of Montauk, Long
Island and a large gold mirror in the front
parlor that once belonged to Justine’s mother.
Photographs by Timothy GreenfieldSanders, whose East Village residence
and studio was featured on a past house
tour, adorn the stair wall. Original window
casings at the upper bedroom floors were
stripped and left as is. From the master
bedroom windows, a large wisteria in the
garden—which the couple has taken pains
to preserve—can be seen growing up the
neighboring building.
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With heartfelt appreciation to
GVSHP
for their work towards
preserving the beauty and
history of Greenwich Village
The Greenwich Village Society
for Historic Preservation
Deserves Our Support.
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The Society’s extraordinary achievements and
continuing commitment to the historical and
architectural integrity of the village neighborhoods
merit our admiration and gratitude.
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Declan Sheehan
Homeowner Declan Sheehan has a deep
respect for the history of his Far West Village
home at 130 Charles Street, though at first
it may not seem obvious when viewing
its modern interior. This vernacular Greek
Revival style house, built in 1853 on the
site of a former stable, had long served as
multiple apartments before it was converted
to a single-family residence in 1964. Three
brothers—two carpenters and a mason—built
this home next door to their family home at
132 Charles Street.
Declan, who bought the house in 1993,
pays homage to these skilled craftsmen by
emphasizing beautiful woods and masonry
in the minimalist design. Architects Messana
O’Rorke, whose portfolio includes a number
of multi- to single-family Village house
conversions, were faced with a home in poor
condition that had lost most of its historic
detail. While the exterior was faithfully
restored, work on the interior of the house
focused on creating a modern, beautiful and
open living space. Renovation work entailed
replacing the floors with aged blonde oak and
stone. Oak was also used in both the steps
and the rise at the staircase; the open metal
railing visually opens up the stairwell, even
though it’s just as narrow and vertical as was
the original.
Perhaps the most ingenious design
solution in the house is the closets along the
east wall of each floor. The rhomboid-shape
of the lot created an irregular floor plan, one
in which the house narrows in width from
29 feet at the front to just 20 feet at the rear.
By building multiple closets that decreased
in depth towards the back, the “straightened”
wall now better offsets the furniture layout
in each room.
Interestingly, much of the furniture
was built inside the home. The master
bedroom features a built-in Erik Jørgensen
bed and, at the rooftop, a stone and steel
barbeque flows seamlessly from the stairwell
to the outside deck. While there, be sure
to take in views that include “Le Gendarme”
apartments, a former police precinct built
during Theodore Roosevelt’s tenure as
police commissioner.
The serene residence provides a welcome
getaway for Declan, who also divides his
time between London and Dublin. In fact,
traveling has been a large part of his life
working in finance, having been relocated
to Hong Kong soon after buying this home.
He boasts some interesting tenants in
his time away, including talk show host
Charlie Rose and visiting Tibetan scholars
sponsored by the Thrace Foundation.
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76 Washington Place
Beth and Brad Whitman
The unusual layout of the parlor floor of
Beth and Brad Whitman’s 1853 townhouse
provides a unique spin on the traditional
Village home. Its high ceilings and “loft feel”
reminded Beth of Chelsea where the family
had been living in a duplex apartment at the
time of their search. Wishing to be closer to
their children’s Village school, the couple
looked at every type of listing for several
years before finding 76 Washington Place.
The house was owned for several decades by
an NYU theater professor couple, who used
the residence, according to friends of the
owners, “as a retreat for hungry students,
visiting NYU alumni, international scholars,
playwrights, and former colleagues.”
Built on the site of a former stable, the
residence was converted to apartments
in the early 20th century; at this time, the
stoop entrance had been moved to the
ground floor and an attractive Federalinspired doorway was created. Beth and
Brad’s three-year renovation preserved this
look and the open floor plan. Working with
architect Nate McBride of Nate McBride
& Associates and contractor CNR Group,
the couple conceived of a family-friendly
space that still spoke to their mid-century
modern-inspired aesthetic.
Amy Lau Design helped envision
the warm interiors. Teak wood—used to
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beautiful effect throughout the house—plays
off the white marble floors and counters in
the kitchen. The light colors in the dining
area draw the eye to the sleek Saarinen
dining table and vintage chairs.
Upstairs, this soft palette contributes
to the home’s open feel, particularly in
the third-floor family room with its high
lacquered ceiling. The space perfectly
captures the Whitmans’ design sense
without sacrificing family comforts: the
game tables keep it kid-friendly, while the
colorful floral shades and cascading ceiling
lights keep it fashionable.
The family’s love of New York history
can be found in salvaged pieces that range
from the parlor mantel, originally from the
famed Plaza Hotel, to light fixtures from
local antique stores. A street scene of 20th
century New York taken by celebrated
Brooklyn photographer Helen Levitt is
displayed in the second-floor hallway, while
New York artists such as Brice Marden,
Chuck Close, and Mike and Doug Starn are
displayed throughout the house.
Tokens from the Whitman’s travels also
accentuate their home. In the family room,
shells, coral, deer antlers, sharks’ teeth and
a piece of the Berlin Wall are displayed on
bookshelves, while daguerreotypes of Beth’s
ancestors hang on nearby walls.
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The Greenwich Village Society
is extremely grateful to the people
who gave their time, talents, and resources
to make this tour possible.
The 2013 Benefit Committee,
for their energy, hard work, and dedication
Leslie Mason and Cassie Glover, Chairs
Mary Ann Arisman, Kate Bostock Shefferman, Kyung Choi Bordes, Tom Cooper,
Rebecca Daniels, Elizabeth Ely, Danielle Epstein, Jane Forman, Larry Gordon,
Christina Kepple, Susan Kolker, Justine Leguizamo, Arthur Levin, Ruth McCoy,
Lara Mullarkey, Mark Rudd, Leslie Rylee, Judith Stonehill, Naomi Usher
the Villagers
who so kindly opened their homes to us
James Guedry
Meredith & Ben Jenkins
Lorraine & Simon Kirke
Justine & John Leguizamo
Declan Sheehan
Beth & Brad Whitman
We also wish to thank the many businesses,
organizations, and individuals who make this tour possible
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Gavin Brown’s Enterprise for hosting the reception in their Village gallery
Naomi Usher and Studio Usher for donating exquisite graphic design services for the tour
HBloom and John Derian for lovely gifts for our homeowners
City and Country School for serving as the ticket site
Frederick Wildman and Sons for donating wine for the reception
and our lunch tour sponsors: Amy’s Bread, Bee’s Knees Baking Company,
Bonsignour, Ciao for Now, Gourmet Garage, Murray’s Cheese, and Two Boots.
We also wish to thank our amazing volunteers for their dedication,
enthusiasm, and service.
Finally, we thank the GVSHP Board of Trustees,
who so generously lend their talents and time to this event.
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Who We Are & What We Do
The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation (GVSHP) works to
document, celebrate, and protect the architectural heritage and cultural history of
Greenwich Village, NoHo, and the East Village. GVSHP provides educational outreach
through public lectures, tours, exhibits, and publications; a program that explores
the importance of our built environment with students in grades one through eight;
preservation leadership for our communities by advocating for expanded
landmark and zoning protections and against inappropriate development;
and extensive research services. These initiatives are funded, in part,
by the Annual Village House Tour Benefit.
Staff
Andrew Berman Executive Director
Amanda Davis Director of Preservation and Research
Drew Durniak Director of Administration
Andito Lloyd Director of East Village and Special Projects
Ted Mineau Program and Administrative Associate
Sheryl Woodruff Senior Director of Operations
Board of Trustees
Arthur Levin (President), Leslie Mason and Kate Bostock Shefferman
(Vice Presidents), Katherine Schoonover (Secretary/Treasurer), Mary Ann Arisman,
John Bacon, Penelope Bareau, Tom Birchard, Elizabeth Ely, Cassie Glover,
Justine Leguizamo, Ruth McCoy, Andrew S. Paul, Cynthia Penney, Robert Rogers,
Allan G. Sperling, Judith Stonehill, Fred Wistow, Linda Yowell,
F. Anthony Zunino, III
Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation
232 East 11th Street, New York, New York 10003
(212) 475-9585 / www.gvshp.org / [email protected]
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