Manhattan-South St. Seaport Condo-Historic Area

The Ship's Chandlery: A unique address.

The successful merchant Hickson W. Field wanted a stately structure that would express the wealth, permanence and optimism that was the very essence of South Street commerce. In 1837 he engaged America's first architecture firm, Town & Davis, the Company that has designed the widely acclaimed state house of Illinois and North Carolina.

They gave him exactly what he demanded in the spring of 1840, ha handsome granite Greek Revival Building with a commanding view of the best Harbor on the earth and the skyline of the City that thrived upon its traffic. They gave him a building reflected solidity and a proud sense of place and purpose.

Now this extraordinary structure enters a new era, carefully restored and totally refurbished for luxu ...(show more) ry condominium living. Excellent neighborhood services are only few blocks away. The walk to Wall Street and the World Trade Center is less than ten minutes. And, of course, directly across the street is the South Street Seaport Museum, The new home of the sail tall ships.

The Ship's Chandlery is indeed a unique and historic address for discerning individuals who understand and cherish New York's glorious past.

Conviniently located a few blocks from various ferry terminals and a major subway and PATH train hub.