Historic Manhattan Fire Station Converted Into Luxury Townhouse Sells For $19M

A historic fire station located at <b>78 Morton Street</b> in New York's West Village has been transformed into a luxury townhouse and sold for <b>$19 million</b>. Originally built in 1864 for a volunteer firefighting company, the building served the community for over a century before being decommissioned in 1975. The five-level residence features contemporary interiors alongside preserved industrial elements such as its historic brick exterior and large windows. Among its most striking amenities is a private underground jazz club complete with a performance stage, a four-car garage, and more than 2,000 square feet of outdoor space. The property previously sold in 2020 for about $19.92 million and was later listed for $21 million in April 2025 before going into contract.