54 Crosby Street · Historic SoHo Building

8,000 SF · ASKING $55,000 / MO NNN

Recently renovated five-level, 8,000 SF SoHo commercial property with skylight, terrace, and flexible layouts, once home to sculptor Arturo Di Modica, now offered for retail, showroom, gallery, or creative office use.

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Building Description

Set along the cobblestone stretch of Crosby Street, this recently renovated, 8,000 square foot, five-level commercial property offers a rare opportunity for retail, showroom, gallery, or creative office use in the heart of SoHo. Once the studio of visionary sculptor Arturo Di Modica, creator of the iconic Charging Bull, the building features a 19-foot frontage and carries forward the spirit of its artistic past while offering a highly adaptable layout for contemporary needs.

Spanning two floors below grade and three above, the space is shaped by light, scale, and flow. A 30-foot skylight anchors the center of the building, and expansive windows flood the interior with natural light, creating a strong connection to the surrounding cast-iron facades and historic streetscape. The upper levels feature open layouts with herringbone floors, lounge areas, and flexible zones for display or events. The lower level offers a striking black-box environment with arched brick ceilings and exposed stone, ideal for production, gallery use, or immersive retail.

Two outdoor spaces enhance the experience. A private rear terrace provides a quiet setting for meetings or breaks, while a rooftop deck offers open-air access above one of Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

The property is available on a 10-year NNN lease directly from the owner. It is divisible for popups but not divisible for long-term leases. Pop-ups are welcome. There is no landlord right to cancel. All reasonable offers will be considered. Up to $1 million in tenant improvement concessions may be available.

Ceiling Height

9'8" - 32'

Frontage

19’

Availability

Immediate

Notable Past Owner

Sculptor Arturo Di Modica purchased the vacant lot at 54 Crosby in the late 1970s and personally constructed the building as his private studio and residence. Best known for creating the Charging Bull, Di Modica used the space for major sculptural works and hosted underground art events. The property remained his home and atelier until the early 2000s.

Historical Overview

In the late 1970s, sculptor Arturo Di Modica acquired the lot at 54 Crosby Street, then little more than a dilapidated shack. At a time when much of SoHo was still semi-derelict, Di Modica saw potential. Without formal plans or permits, he demolished the structure and built a two-story studio by hand, using salvaged bricks and timber beams. Determined to expand, he quietly excavated two additional underground levels, removing rubble at night and continuing construction in secret. City officials, once alerted, were so impressed by the craftsmanship that they granted retroactive approval. The resulting space became Di Modica’s home, workshop, and social hub—where he hosted art parties and produced some of his most iconic works, including Charging Bull. 54 Crosby stood as a testament to both his artistic vision and the do-it-yourself ethos that defined SoHo’s transformation from industrial district to creative capital.