The Department of Buildings and Landmarks Preservation Commission have approved plans to convert a warehouse at 107 South Street into a mixed-use residential property. Located in Lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport District, the building was previously occupied by a fish trading house, supplying seafood daily to the Fulton Market before it was relocated in 2005.
Owner and developer Dr. Michael Cohen acquired the property for $6 million in 2019 and commissioned OPerA Studio Architecture to lead the conversion project.
Existing facade at 107 South Street – OPerA Studio Architecture
The project involves the construction of a single-story addition and a partially enclosed mezzanine level at the roof of the building. When complete, the property will yield an undisclosed number of loft apartments and a ground-floor medical practice.
The rolling steel door will be replaced by floor-to-ceiling glass with black metal supports. Above the ground floor, the red brick façade, double-hung windows, and painted signage will all be restored in line with historic conditions.
The rooftop addition will feature black zinc panels and a sloped massing to obscure the outdoor mezzanine. At the rear of the building, the building will feature a similar red brick façade with black metal balconies and fire escapes, and glass doors with warehouse-style windows. The roof’s triangular pitch will create double-height living spaces for the top floor apartment.
Rendering of the rear elevation at 107 South Street – OPerA Studio Architecture
The project team has not announced an anticipated date of completion for the new building.
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