Cole Porter’s NYC party pad asks $3.9M — tucked inside a secret enclave where homes rarely list

A two-bedroom Manhattan carriage house once owned by composer Cole Porter is back on the market for $3.9 million, offering a rare chance to buy in the secluded Sniffen Court enclave. Porter reportedly used the home for parties, while living with his family next door; the property’s history and tucked-away location are central to its appeal.

The 2,200-square-foot home has two bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, high ceilings and a private roof deck, but needs a gut renovation. It was first listed for $4 million in May, then withdrawn over the summer and relisted with a $100,000 reduction. Sniffen Court’s carriage houses date to the Civil War era, and comparable homes there rarely change hands.