DESCRIPTION

Iconic historic compound in the heart of newburgh’s east end here is a rare opportunity to own one of newburgh’s most storied and architecturally significant properties.  Known as the holden house, 73–85 grand street is a striking three-building compound located in the heart of newburgh’s east end historic district—offering nearly 16,500 square feet of space across residences, commercial studios, and a historic corridor that unites the structures.  73 grand street originally built in 1837 as a stately single-family residence, this 6,900 sq ft, three-story structure boasts 22 rooms, including 5 bathrooms.  Rich with period detail—12-foot ceilings, original mantles, ornate moldings, grand staircases, built-in bookcases, and covered rear porches—this building is a preservationist’s dream.  Formerly a red cross hospital during wwi and later a nursing home, each room is plumbed, making it ideal for conversion into 3–7 apartments, condos, or co-ops.  Vacant since 2008, it is ready for a creative transformation.  85 grand street dating back to the 1830s, this 5,980 sq ft masterpiece was completely reimagined in the 1890s by celebrated local architect frank estabrook.  Stunning period features remain intact, including the dramatic grand staircase, tiled inglenook, parquet floors, multiple fireplaces, and the crown jewel—a stained-glass solarium ceiling.  Currently operating as an art gallery, yoga studio, and event space, with the upper levels leased as private suites, 85 grand could easily return to its single-family origins or be repurposed into multi-unit housing.  Connecting corridor linking the two main buildings is an 860 sq ft enclosed corridor, historically used to connect the hospital at 73 grand to the doctor’s operating room at 85 grand.  This space now serves as additional gallery room, offering unique continuity between the structures.  The carriage house behind 85 grand lies a fully renovated 2,613 sq ft former carriage house, now configured as a two-story commercial office with multiple workspaces, restrooms, kitchen, and conference rooms.  Adjacent to this structure is off-street parking—a rare and valuable asset in the historic district.  Development potential the existing layout across all three buildings supports adaptive reuse with minimal reconstruction.  The natural flow of rooms and original plumbing access allow for smooth transitions to residential or mixed-use configurations.  As a contributing property in the historic district, the site also qualifies for state and federal tax credits, making restoration both visionary and viable.  Whether your vision includes boutique residences, a live/work compound, cultural center, or private estate, 73–85 grand street offers an extraordinary canvas for your next chapter in one of the hudson valley’s most exciting and evolving cities.  


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