Building: The Porter House

The Porter House is one of the most iconic and coveted residential designs in the city, sitting proudly at 66 Ninth Avenue where the West Village and Chelsea graciously intersect, and is by far the true darling of this historic district in Meatpacking. Originally built in 1903 for famed wine importer Jules Wile, The Porter House served as a wine warehouse until it was reborn a century later into a boutique and highly coveted luxury condominium designed by Gregg Pasquarelli of SHoP Architects – Sharples Holden Pasquarelli in 2003.

Upon this renaissance revival style pre-war, six-story structure, a contemporary and sleek 4-story 15,000 square-foot off-angle metal and glass box was envisioned and exquisitely realized. This dramatic and masterful combination of pre-war and modern design is further accentuated by the façade clad in French zinc to which the zinc-clad box ingeniously cantilevers over the neighboring buildings, making its design one of the most bold and significant architectural masterpieces in the District.

66 Ninth Avenue is compromised of 10 floors, a mere 19 coveted residences and continues to be the icon of this petite and intimate neighborhood after nearly a decade of the District’s remarkable evolution. With concierge-level services, keyed elevator, gorgeous roof deck, private storage and fitness studio, paired with an unbeatable addresses and extraordinary design, 66 Ninth Avenue is the perfect address.