Exclusive | Rare Gilded Age carriage house from 1850s hidden behind secret NYC gate can be yours for $2.5M

Nypost · Aug 11, 2026 · 581 words · By Mary K Jacob

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Rare Gilded Age carriage house from 1850s hidden behind secret NYC gate can be yours for $2.5M See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Rare Gilded Age carriage house from 1850s hidden behind secret NYC gate can be yours for $2.5M See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google Hidden behind a gate on a bustling Times Square block sits a secluded Gilded Age carriage house that could be yours for $2.5 million.

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The freestanding carriage house at 420-422 W.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The structure dates back to the 1850s, when it housed horses hauling milk deliveries around the neighborhood between shifts.”

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One source (6sqft) confirms the carriage house dates back to the 1850s. However, the specific detail about housing milk delivery horses is not corroborated by other provided sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is the definite article in English. The, or THE, may also refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Impossible (Spanish: Lo imposible) is a 2012 English-language Spanish biographical disaster drama film directed by J. A. Bayona and written by Sergio G. Sánchez. It’s based on the experience of Ma…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Impossible_(2012_film)

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Claim 2: “Hidden behind a gate on a bustling Times Square block sits a secluded Gilded Age carriage house that could be yours for $2.5 million.”

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While web search results confirm the existence of a carriage house at Clinton Court near Times Square, the specific listing price of $2.5 million is not corroborated by the provided evidence. One source mentions a co-op at 422 West 46th Street asking $489K, which contradicts the $2.5 million figure for a different unit or time.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In United States history, the Gilded Age is the period from about the late 1870s to the late 1890s, which occurred between the Reconstruction era and the Progressive Era. It was named by 1920s histori…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilded_Age

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lavish mansions were built by some of the richest people in the United States before, during, and following the Gilded Age up until the outbreak of World War II. These estates were raised by the natio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_historic_mansions_in_t…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stanford White (November 9, 1853 – June 25, 1906) was an American architect and a partner in the architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, one of the most significant Beaux-Arts firms at the turn of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_White

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Claim 3: “The carriage house belongs to an 18 unit cooperative, with monthly fees running around $4,000”

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Claim 4: “Per StreetEasy records, it listed at $3.75 million on May 30, 2025, then dropped to $3.25 million that September, $2.95 million in October, and $2.75 million in January 2026.”

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Claim 5: “The 1,500 square foot home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms across the second and third floors, plus an auxiliary studio with its own office, bedroom and bathroom, two wood burning fireplaces and stained glass details throughout.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of unrelated real estate listings for other properties (e.g., Lake Minnetonka, Manchester) and dictionary definitions of the word 'The'. No specific details about the square footage or room count of the Clinton Court property were found in the evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is the definite article in English. The, or THE, may also refer to:
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Claim 6: “Listing broker Paul Devlin of Brown Harris Stevens walked buyers through the hideaway in a TikTok tour that pulled in 410,000 views.”

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The provided evidence discusses general TikTok tools and a completely different property tour ('Dunstone View'), but contains no mention of Paul Devlin or a tour of the Clinton Court property.

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web search NEUTRAL — Tiktok Tour of the Beautiful Dunstone View #fyp #rightmove #property #mayerestateagents #tiktoktour. Discover the charm of Dunstone View in this engaging TikTok tour. "Come and view Dunstone View!" in…
https://www.tiktok.com/@mayerestateagents/video/762740699178…

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web search NEUTRAL — Use a tiktok repost deleter to wipe your history for a fresh start. Best TikTok Repost Remover Tools in 2026. Since TikTok does not currently offer an official "Select All" button for reposts, third-p…
https://repostremover.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — A TikTok Profile Viewer organizes publicly available profile information, videos, visible engagement metrics, reposts, stories, followers, following, and comments into one interface.
https://claptik.com/

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Claim 7: “The freestanding carriage house at 420-422 W. 46th St. is tucked inside Clinton Court, a private courtyard reached through a narrow gated passage off the street”

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Multiple independent sources confirm the carriage house is located at 420-422 West 46th Street within a private courtyard known as Clinton Court.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States, developed a social and professional relationship with financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that began in the early 1990s and continue…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — William Jefferson Clinton (né Blythe III; born August 19, 1946) is an American former politician and lawyer who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. A member of the D…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George William Clinton (April 21, 1807 – September 7, 1885) was an American lawyer, politician, judge, author, and amateur naturalist. He served as mayor of Buffalo, New York from 1842 to 1843.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Clinton

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Claim 8: “The listing came off the market briefly in April before relisting and settling at its current $2.5 million ask this July”

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Claim 9: “Over the decades the courtyard has drawn artists, actors and playwrights, including actress Elizabeth Ashley and playwright Neil Simon.”

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While the evidence confirms the existence of Clinton Court and the identity of Neil Simon, there is no evidence provided that links Neil Simon or Elizabeth Ashley specifically to residing or working at Clinton Court.

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web search NEUTRAL — Neil Simon, whose comic touch in “The Odd Couple,” “Barefoot in the Park” and many other hits on stage and screen made him the most commercially successfully playwright of the 20th century — and perha…
https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-neil-simon-20…

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web search NEUTRAL — Clinton Court is a secluded enclave in Hells Kitchen, accessible through an unassuming alleyway on West 46th Street.
https://www.bhsusa.com/blog/post/a-charming-19th-century-hom…

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web search NEUTRAL — including the likes of Clint Eastwood, who call this a “generation of pussies.
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/a46893/double-trouble-…

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Claim 10: “That playground is where the original fight scene of West Side Story was filmed in the 1960s.”

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Claim 11: “The carriage house has its own Hollywood credits too, showing up in Woody Allen’s “Bullets Over Broadway” and “Deconstructing Harry,” along with “Law & Order” and “Blue Bloods.””

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Claim 12: “The building later became an art studio for the Menconi Brothers, the sculptors behind the giant flagpole bases outside the New York Public Library.”

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One web search result explicitly states the building was an art studio for the Menconi Brothers who sculpted the flagpole bases at the NYPL. This is further supported by a Wikipedia entry confirming Raffaele and Giuseppe Menconi were sculptors in NYC who did architectural bronze work.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eddie Jerome Vedder (born Edward Louis Severson III, December 23, 1964) is an American musician who is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist for the rock band Pearl Jam. He was previously a guest voc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Vedder

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (commonly known as the Main Branch, the 42nd Street Library, or just the New York Public Library) is the flagship building in the New York Public Library system in t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Public_Library_Main_B…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Raffaele Menconi (1877 — 1942) was an Italian-American sculptor. Menconi established a practice in New York City with his brother Giuseppe (Joseph). Menconi realised the bronze architectural sculpture…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffaele_Menconi

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Claim 13: “A 1937 New York Times piece on the courtyard, cited by historian Tom Miller, described the scene as almost too picturesque, like a stage version of Montmartre.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of advertisements for Volvo cars in Memphis, which are completely irrelevant to the claim about a 1937 New York Times piece.

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web search NEUTRAL — Shop new, used and certified pre-owned cars and SUVs at Volvo of Memphis in TN. Serving Germantown, Southaven and Collierville —schedule your test drive today!
https://www.volvoofmemphis.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Browse our new Volvo cars for sale in Memphis. Explore SUVs, wagons, and sedans. Serving Germantown, Southaven, and Collierville. Schedule your test drive today!
https://www.volvoofmemphis.com/new-inventory/index.htm

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover a wide selection of new and used cars for sale in Memphis! Explore top brands like Ford, Honda, and Volvo to find your perfect vehicle today.
https://www.volvoofmemphis.com/all-inventory/index.htm

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.