Tucked away from the buzzing energy of Times Square lies a charming relic from the Gilded Age — a historic carriage house now on the market for $2.5 million.
This unique carriage house on 420-422 W. 46th St. is nestled within Clinton Court, a serene private courtyard accessible via a discreet gated walkway, mere steps from the vibrant pulse of the Theater District.
Spanning 1,500 square feet, the residence offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over its second and third levels. Additionally, it features a separate studio complete with an office, a bedroom, and a bathroom. Throughout the home, you’ll find two wood-burning fireplaces and exquisite stained glass accents.
Originating in the 1850s, this building initially served as stabling for horses used in delivering milk throughout the neighborhood. Today, granite steps guide residents from the tranquil courtyard to a private roof terrace overlooking the historic stables.
In later years, this quaint structure transformed into an art studio for the renowned Menconi Brothers, the talented sculptors responsible for crafting the iconic flagpole bases gracing the entrance of the New York Public Library.
A 1937 New York Times piece on the courtyard, cited by historian Tom Miller, described the scene as almost too picturesque, like a stage version of Montmartre. Over the decades the courtyard has drawn artists, actors and playwrights, including actress Elizabeth Ashley and playwright Neil Simon.
Listing broker Paul Devlin of Brown Harris Stevens walked buyers through the hideaway in a TikTok tour that pulled in 410,000 views.
“We’re here in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen on West 46th Street. I’m about to show you a secret carriage house. Here we are in this courtyard between the main building and this original carriage house built in the 1850s.”
Devlin pointed out the front porch overlooking the courtyard and the private roof terrace above the old stables.
“And then here’s access to the roof of the original stables that could be your own private garden for flowers and vegetables. First you’ll notice these amazing stained glass windows looking out between the buildings and come into this grand room, high ceilings, original windows, wood burning fireplace. This was where the flagpole bases from the New York Public Library at Bryant Park were built.”
He also tied the block to another piece of city history.
“That playground is where the original fight scene of West Side Story was filmed in the 1960s.”
The carriage house has its own Hollywood credits too, showing up in Woody Allen’s “Bullets Over Broadway” and “Deconstructing Harry,” along with “Law & Order” and “Blue Bloods.”
The home has come down significantly in price since it first hit the market.
Per StreetEasy records, it listed at $3.75 million on May 30, 2025, then dropped to $3.25 million that September, $2.95 million in October, and $2.75 million in January 2026. The listing came off the market briefly in April before relisting and settling at its current $2.5 million ask this July — a total cut of roughly 33 percent from the original price.
The carriage house belongs to an 18 unit cooperative, with monthly fees running around $4,000, and commenters on Devlin’s TikTok have plenty to say about it.
One called it “actually a fantastic price for such a beautiful and historic home in NYC,” while another joked “powerball, don’t fail me.”
Not everyone was sold on the math, though, with one commenter griping “the $4400/month HOA and $900/month co-op fees are insane” and another noting that buying in means “you’re not really buying a house you’re kind of signing up to be a historical steward that gets to live where he works.”