South Williamsburg Townhouse

Located just north of the Williamsburg Bridge and a block from the Domino Sugar Factory, the South Williamsburg Townhouse transforms an 1860s three-family residence into a cohesive two-family home. A full gut renovation preserved its historic character while adapting it for modern living.Major structural upgrades included underpinning the foundation to deepen the cellar, rebuilding the rear façade, adding a fourth floor, and installing an elevator connecting all levels. These changes improved light, circulation, and spatial flow.A private two-bedroom garden apartment occupies the lower level with access to a rear terrace. The owner’s residence spans cellar through fourth floor, featuring a backyard, rear deck, rooftop terrace with hot tub, and a sound-isolated studio.Mesarch Studio led both architecture and interiors, creating a unified design that balances minimalism, warmth, and playfulness within a thoughtfully reimagined historic shell.