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Take a tour of four iconic NYC structures that went from derelict to dazzling.
By MATTHEW PHENIX
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Karolina Czekaj
Licensed RE Agent
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In Kingston,
An Artful Sanctuary
at Style’s Altar
Like other former industrial enclaves on the Hudson River that fell seemingly into hibernation not so long ago, the Ulster County city of Kingston has come roaring back to life in recent years. Its boom-boom real estate market shows no signs of slowing down, it remains wonderfully walkable, and its restaurant scene is thriving. And the city boasts a long list of expansive and lovingly restored homes – and churches – that offer a new world of live-work possibilities.
This former Catholic church at 23 Fitch Street was bought in 2018 by an artist who expertly restored it from stem to steeple. The three-bedroom residence, which is perched on a hill above the Rondout Creek, now features a new chef’s kitchen, a stylishly remodeled primary bathroom, new Marvin windows, a new metal roof with custom copper gutters, and new heating, plumbing and electrical systems.
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Laurel Kerr
Licensed Associate RE Broker
Brooklyn cool meets Hudson Valley modern in this converted c.1884 house of worship in the city’s hip Rondout neighborhood.
NUMBER 475 PRESIDES OVER BEACON'S BUSTLING MAIN STREET SCENE.
Tasteful modern updates, paired with original architectural details like exposed brick and stone walls, hardwood floors and internal columns, proved just the makings for a move-in-ready charming old home.
The layout of the two floors is fairly straightforward. The ground level now holds a SoHo-style open-plan loft with generously proportioned living and dining areas, the kitchen and the primary bedroom. Vintage Art Deco light fixtures from Manhattan’s Russian Tea Room bring a touch of whimsy to the room, and sliding warehouse doors add a wall of privacy for the bedroom. The new kitchen has a fully vented eight-burner Viking stove and a large Sub-Zero refrigerator. The bathroom features marble and antique French tiles, with windows accented in colored glass.
The original nave of the church, on the upper level, offers 3,500 square feet of open space, a vaulted 20-foot ceiling supported by cut timbers and large windows that flood the space with bright natural light. The recent renovation retained the church’s stunning stained-glass windows in a rainbow of colors – and they’re in mint condition. The wide-open space up here offers lots of good options. Leave it completely open as a private studio? Or perhaps add a few walls here and there to create new rooms? It would also be swell as a public space for performances. The home’s two levels are very distinct spaces, adding to its live-work allure.
Fitch is a quiet limited-access street just south of the Rondout district. It’s just a short stroll into “town” to take in the area’s quaint shops and good restaurants.
Art deco ceiling lights, from Manhattan's storied Russian Tea Room, add a touch of whimsy.
