You’d Never Guess This Rustic Long Island Loft Was Once a Laundromat
With a population of around 2,000 people, the centuries-old fishing village of Greenport, Long Island, offers a much slower pace of life than the bustling streets of nearby New York City. A new listing in the area was once a communal laundromat before American film director Clay Weiner converted it into a Tribeca-style live/work studio several years ago.
The 1930 building at 511 Carpenter sits one block off the main street of Greenport Village in the North Fork of Long Island—just two hours from New York City. Partially covered in vines, the austere facade is a stark contrast to the home’s bright interior.
American film director Clay Weiner acquired the structure from New York City artist Rob Pruitt in 2006 and reimagined it into a Tribeca-style live/work studio. A wooden staircase leads from the entryway to the main living areas, and down the hall is a 2,100-square-foot studio.
Measuring 4,400 square feet in total, the converted space features original details such as wide-plank hardwood floors and exposed trusses. The lower level offers a massive studio space with soaring 14-foot ceilings, and the upper floor is bathed in natural light thanks to a partial glass roof. Connecting it all is an open layout and large outdoor deck for entertaining.
A greenhouse-inspired roof illuminates the upper level with ample natural light.
Original woodwork, including exposed trusses and hardwood floors, adds rustic flair. A bright-green staircase climbs to a loft that looks out over the dining and living room.
Also included in the listing is a neighboring cottage, which could be used as a guest house, rental unit, or additional workspace. Keep scrolling to see more of both properties, together listed for $1,295,000.
A stainless-steel sink and counter spans one wall in the kitchen.
A closer look at the kitchen, which also features a long, central island.
The living area is located in a corner underneath the loft, opposite the home’s single bedroom.
A closer look at the expansive living area. Several closets add storage along the wall.
The lower-level studio is largely a blank slate, ready for many different uses.
A private courtyard separates the main building from the detached cottage at the back of the property. A patio area also provides space for entertaining.
The updated cottage offers another bedroom and a full kitchen.
511 Carpenter Street in Greenport, New York, is currently listed for $1,295,000 by Bridget Elkin of Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty.
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