The Schumacher
Seven residences in an 1885 Romanesque Revival landmark. Penthouse with wraparound terraces, glass-enclosed living room, and 67-foot gallery. NoHo's most historic luxury address.
| Building Type | landmark conversion |
| Era | Victorian (1880–1900) |
| Governance | Condominium |
| Board Approval | Not Required |
| Year | 1885 (converted 2010) |
| Architect | Edward E. Raht (1885, Romanesque Revival) |
| Interior Designer | Varies by unit — Calacatta marble kitchens in premium units |
| Landmark | Yes |
| Units | 7 |
| Price Range | $3.0M - $15.0M |
| Design Register | Historic Conversion |
| Flooring | Original wide-plank hardwood (pine or oak — 1885 commercial construction); period terracotta tile in original entry areas. This was a commercial/industrial structure — no original residential floor specification exists. Renovation standard: wide-plank white oak or herringbone parquet. |
| Kitchen | Christopher Peacock or custom painted cabinetry (renovation standard, Signature and Bespoke tier). Original 1885 commercial structure had no residential kitchen — all kitchens are fully owner-specified configurations. |
| Countertop | Renovation standard: Calacatta marble, Statuario marble, or honed quartzite. |
| Backsplash | Renovation standard: marble to match countertop. |
| Appliances | Sub-Zero + Wolf + Miele (renovation standard). All kitchens are individually renovated — no developer or building baseline. |
| Appliance Suite | Renovation standard: Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf range with vented hood, Miele dishwashers, wine refrigerator. |
| Bath Fixtures | Renovation standard: Waterworks, Lefroy Brooks, or Dornbracht. Original 1885 commercial structure had no residential bathrooms — all bathrooms are fully owner-specified. |
| Bath Stone | Renovation standard: Calacatta or Statuario marble slab, custom double vanity, radiant heated floors. No original residential bathroom finishes exist in the building. |
| Ceilings | 11–18 ft |
| Windows | Original Romanesque Revival arched windows with corbelled brick layering; penthouse with glass-enclosed living room; wraparound terraces; NoHo Historic District streetscape views |
| Smart Home | Not specified |
| Collections | 7 residences; Penthouse (4,480 sq ft interior + 1,388 sq ft exterior: 2-story with staircase access; two wraparound terraces with gas grill; glass-enclosed living room; 67-ft gallery; $15M after $2.9M price reduction from $25M); 1885 Romanesque Revival with corbelled brick, ornamental overhangs, radiating lintels, arched windows, parapets and turrets |
| Lobby | 1885 Romanesque Revival building by Edward E. Raht for the Schumacher and Ettlinger lithographic printing business — 6-story red brick with corbelled brick layering and ornamental overhangs. Converted to 7 luxury condominiums circa 2010. Interior specifications vary entirely by unit. |
The Schumacher is the most intimate building in this collection — seven residences in an 1885 Romanesque Revival building in the NoHo Historic District. With only 7 units, no two apartments are alike. Interior specifications vary entirely by unit.
The penthouse occupies two stories within the building's crowning pediment: 4,480 sq ft interior and 1,388 sq ft exterior, with two wraparound terraces, a glass-enclosed living room, a 67-foot gallery, and a marble-lined office with fireplace — not an apartment but a private house within a landmark building.
The conversion created residences with the distinctive character of the building's 1885 Romanesque Revival bones: 11–18 ft ceilings, original arched window configurations, and proportions that reflect a commercial building of that era rather than a residential one. Renovation requires Landmarks Preservation Commission engagement and deep appreciation for the building's architectural character.
- 7-unit building means renovation is entirely individual — no building standard to reference
- 1885 Romanesque Revival bones (corbelled brick, arched windows, ornamental overhangs) are the primary design resource
- Penthouse 67-ft gallery is an extraordinary linear space — furniture placement, lighting, and art hanging are the primary design problems
- Glass-enclosed living room in penthouse creates unusual indoor-outdoor conditions — furniture must be appropriate for this threshold experience
- LPC landmark designation governs exterior and certain interior elements — early consultation required
- NoHo Historic District context: client base includes art world, fashion, and creative industries — design should be confident and culturally aware