Hudson Street Loft
Hudson Street Loft Information:
The 8,000 square foot, four-story building was built in 1847 by the heirs of Richard Towning is located in New York's West Village. In 1881, a cast-iron cornice bearing the name of the produce merchant Hugh King was placed across 632 and its twin, 630 Hudson. For 40 years, the building housed the Esteve Packing Corporation, a sausage factory specializing in various types of spicy Spanish-style sausage.
The Esteve family purchased the building during World War II with the intentions to begin producing candy. The family switched to sausage in the mid-1950’s. By the 1960’s the canned chorizo was carried all over the world. Maria Esteve closed the sausage business in 1983, but refused to sell the building, hoping to launch another business, possibly a restaurant. It wasn’t until her death in March 1993 that the family was able to sell the building.
Karen Lashinsky, an actress and real estate agent along with her 83-year-old mother, Dr. Bertha Lashinsky purchased the building in 1993/1994 for less than $450,000, becoming the fourth owners of the property. Ms. Laskinsky worked with her architect, Alexander Neratoff and her designer, Michael Hord to preserve the history of the building. (Summarized from a New York Times article)
The 5,000 square foot, 3rd and 4th floors including the Penthouse Level and Roof Deck were renovated for the filming of the series including the addition of 15 video cameras, 29 monitors, 142 studio lights, dozens of microphones and a mile of cable. The Hudson Street Loft is located 1.2 miles from the SoHo Loft used in filming of the first season. During the filming of the series, the Fish Tank Cam provided the first glimpse of the interior design of the Loft.
After the filming of the series was completed in 2001, the Loft was placed on the rental market. The Loft is now available for special events as well as short term stays.
Post-Filming Pictures
Atrium, Billiard Room, Blue Bedroom, Entryway, Front, Front Door, Gray Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Penthouse Level Loft, Red Bedroom, Roof Deck, 3rd Floor Bathroom, 4th Floor Bathroom
Renovation of the Loft
Atrium, Billiard Room, Blue Bedroom, 3rd Floor Bathroom, Confessional Room, Entryway, Gray Bedroom, 4th Floor Bathroom, Kitchen, Penthouse Level Loft, Phone Room,
Living Room, Office, Red Bedroom, 3rd Floor Bathroom, Roof Deck
Exterior
Front
1st Floor
Eva Scrivo Salon, Lobby
2nd Floor
Control Room
3nd Floor
Bathroom, Blue Bedroom,
Confessional Room, Living Room, Office, Phone Room, Red Bedroom
4th Floor
Billiard Room, Kitchen, Gray Bedroom
Penthouse Level
Atrium, Loft, Roof Deck
Floor Plans
During Filming, Post-Filming (from www.632onhudson.com)
Taping Dates:
January 9 - June 2, 2001
Photo Credit: www.mtv.com
Updated - February 10, 2007