Located on NYC's Broadway, this project entails the complete gut renovation of the upper 3 levels of a 4-story building into a single 3225 sq ft triplex unit. The developer Client for this project initially conceived the renovation of this 1890's four-story building to provide rental income, but with SPG Architects, saw the potential of the space as a residence for his young family. With its private street entrance, the resultant triplex provides a residential sensibility of a townhouse, but the unit is detached from the urban activity of the street below. Carefully executed acoustical isolation between the residence and the commercial space and the 1000 SF landscaped rear terrace helps provide an urban refuge for the family. The existing building was built with a masonry and wood structure and had to be reconstructed in accordance with Landmarks Preservation Commission standards, new building and fire codes;Â this meant the existing shell was maintained and enhanced while the completely new interiors were updated to meet modern standards and expectations.