There’s no business like show business — in the real estate business.
In uptown Manhattan, 6 Hancock Place — alongside the neighboring lot at 4 Hancock Place — have listed for sale for a combined value of $10 million.
The properties, totaling over 30,000 square feet, are set to make waves in the prime South Harlem market.
The current owner of 6 Hancock Place, George Faison, has meticulously rebranded this historical site as the Faison Firehouse. Currently, the property is used as a home and a 130-seat theater. The space even has room for offices and a 1,000-plus-square-foot dance studio.
Faison himself holds an illustrious history, being the first African-American to clinch a Tony Award for choreography in 1975, notably for the iconic production of “The Wiz,” which is scheduled for a return in March 2024.
Faison’s artistic footprint also includes collaborations with industry legends like Ashford & Simpson; Earth, Wind & Fire; Patti LaBelle and Dionne Warwick.
Beyond its rich history, the Faison Firehouse has served as a cultural hub, hosting luminaries from Maya Angelou to Oprah Winfrey, cementing its status as an esteemed landmark within the Harlem community.
Situated strategically southwest of 125th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue, the combined offering of 4 and 6 Hancock Place presents a golden opportunity for potential investors and developers, the listing notes.
The site offers various possibilities, including the development of condominiums or rental spaces along the neighborhood’s most prime corridor.
The listing is repped by Jeffrey St. Arromand and Tricia Lee of Serhant.
“This is a property that is not officially recognized as a landmarked property but it has tremendous historical significance considering everyone that has danced, acted and visited this theater,” St. Arromand told The Post.
“The building and its adjacent vacant lot can be repurposed to be a truly dynamic space.”
