Building, Manhattan

The Machinery Exchange Lofts

136 Baxter Street

Little Italy, Manhattan

Year built

1915

Units

12

Stories

7

Building type

High Rise

Entered either through a private, tree-lined street entrance or via the building’s main lobby, the loft unfolds across two levels that allow for clear separation between public-facing and private functions. With two independent entrances, the space adapts effortlessly to client-facing or professional use while maintaining the discretion and autonomy of a boutique building. Originally constructed in 1915 as horse stables and later reimagined in 1927 as the Grand Machinery Exchange warehouse, the building reflects a layered architectural history emblematic of lower Manhattan’s evolution. Converted in 2007 into a boutique mixed-use condominium with just 14 units, 136 Baxter Street offers a virtual doorman, package room, and full-time superintendent, all moments from the neighborhood’s most vibrant dining, cultural institutions, and major transit lines.