One of the oldest small hotels in New York City, the Incentra Village House at 30-32 Eighth Ave., is being offered for sale, announced nyr.com, the brokerage holding the listing.
Built in 1841, the Incentra Village House was one of the first hotels in the city of New York. It is still in high demand today, as the only remaining guest house right in the center of the Greenwich Village Historic District. It opened its doors long before other historic hotels such as the Plaza, the Carlyle or the St. Regis, all built decades later. The Incentra was and remains a private guesthouse for independent travelers. In addition, the property frequently serves as the location for movies, TV shows and photo shoots.
The Incentra kept its special flair, antique furniture and vintage feel; many historic details were lovingly preserved. Air conditioning, private kitchenettes, smart TVs, high speed internet and modern private bathrooms were carefully added over the years for a supreme level of comfort for the Incentra’s guests. The 12 unique rooms all have a loyal following – some guests even change their travel dates to ensure their favorite room is waiting for them.
“It truly feels like a private home, not like a hotel,” says Thomas Guss from nyr.com.
Small hotels in the center of Manhattan are extremely rare and almost never offered for sale, but a sudden interest from private membership clubs looking for an outpost in a trendy part of the city and sharply increased demand for legal Airbnb space and other alternatives to faceless chain hotels have created multiple offers for the property, so the owners finally decided to enter into discussions regarding a sale.
