A veritable downtown monument, 7 Bleecker Street carries the imprint of long occupation, most distinctly as the home and studio of Robert Frank and June Leaf. The Federal-style 1817 townhouse served the couple for more than four decades, during which time they lived and created in these light-filled spaces.
Throughout the interior, little has been reworked. Painted timber boards are worn through in places, pipework remains exposed and shelving groans along the walls. Rooms shift in use rather than holding a fixed arrangement — part studio, part living space, part storage — reflecting the building’s long use as a place for making.
Frank, whose photo book The Americans reshaped postwar photography, worked here alongside Leaf, known for her kinetic, figurative sculptures. Their presence remains visible in the condition of the interiors, which have been left largely intact.
The townhouse spans just over 4,400 square feet, including the lower level, and is currently listed for $6.5 million, with additional buildable area subject to approval. As it stands, it offers a rare continuity of artistic life in NoHo.
