A slice of West Village history is now up for grabs — as a picturesque four-story Greek Revival townhouse asks $7.95 million for sale.
Nestled on the quaint one-block-long Jones Street, this dwelling boasts more than just its exquisite architectural allure.
It stands as a tangible reminder of one of the most celebrated album covers in music history, that of Bob Dylan’s “The Freewheelin’.”
The 1960’s cover depicts a youthful Bob Dylan strolling arm in arm down a snow-covered Jones Street with his then-girlfriend, Suze Rotolo.
The brick-clad gem underwent a remarkable transformation, reverting to a single-family home with a captivating renovation that harmoniously merges modern living with timeless charm.
The history contained within these walls is rich and diverse, having once functioned as a boarding house and later as the Crafts Building, nurturing various artistic endeavors — eventually evolving into the Artists and Writers Kitchen, supporting local artists through art sales.
Michael Hirschorn, a luminary in the world of reality television, currently calls this enchanting townhouse his home. The man behind hit shows like “Celebrity Rehab,” “I Love the ’80s,” and “Best Week Ever,” Hirschorn previously served as the director of programming at VH1 during the 2000s when he transformed the channel into a hub for pop culture.
Now, he’s listed his prized residence at 20 Jones St.
This four-bedroom property, originally designed as a two-family home, underwent a transformation under Hirschorn’s ownership, returning to its roots as a single-family dwelling.
Its grandeur is accentuated by the 21-foot-wide façade and its proximity to the vibrant Bleecker Street. The townhouse features eight fireplaces, with two on each of its four floors, although some are purely decorative.
Moreover, the top-story primary suite boasts a skylight and a terrace, offering breathtaking views of the city. Hirschorn initially acquired this 3,400-square-foot gem for $6 million in 2011.
Heather Domi with Compass holds the listing.
A familiar face in New York’s media scene, Hirschorn has worn many hats throughout his career.
He has served as an editor for Esquire magazine, co-founded the dot-com journal inside.com and made his mark during his tenure at VH1, where he worked from 2001 to 2008.
Under his leadership, the channel experienced a significant boost in ratings and revenue. Subsequently, he founded Ish Entertainment, a production company known for its “unscripted” programs, or reality shows, and more serious series, such as a recent documentary for HBO on cyber-attacks targeting voting machines.
Perhaps one of Hirschorn’s most notable moments was his 2009 article in The Atlantic titled “End Times.”
In that piece, he made a controversial prediction about the future of the New York Times, suggesting that the paper might face bankruptcy due to a looming $400 million debt default.
While his prediction was met with skepticism at the time, it later served as inspiration for the documentary “Page One.” Ultimately, a rescue package from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim prevented the dire fate Hirschorn had envisioned.
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