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For SaleMLS # R16893870 days on market

170-174 Griffith Street

Rochester, NY 14607 · Monroe County

Price

$699,000

Bed / Bath

3 bd · 2.5 ba

Interior

3,396 sqft

Lot

1,799 sqft lot

Built

1885

About this home

Welcome to 170 & 174 Griffith Street, where you can live, work, entertain and invest all from one address. Offering 3,396 square feet of exceptional flexibility, this mixed-use property features 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2 kitchens across two distinct spaces under one roof. With separate entrances for both the residential and commercial components, this one-of-a-kind property delivers unmatched potential for entrepreneurs, investors and owner-occupants. The residential side offers a bright and inviting layout with two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a full bath. Ascending the iconic spiral staircase, you’ll discover a dedicated entertaining level complete with a wet bar, half bath, and expansive sliding glass doors that blur the line between indoor and outdoor living. Beyond awaits an extraordinary rooftop terrace featuring a hot tub, fire feature, dining area, and multiple lounge spaces—creating a private urban retreat unlike anything else on the market. The commercial side showcases expansive open-concept spaces with soaring ceilings, its own kitchen and full bath. Whether envisioned as a coffee house, dessert café, wine bar, creative studio, boutique retail destination, gallery, wellness concept, showroom, event venue, office space, the possibilities are endless. The impressive volume of the space may also appeal to buyers exploring golf simulator or training facility. The property's iconic carriage doors create an unforgettable first impression, opening wide to welcome guests, customers, and clients while seamlessly connecting the interior space with the energy of the surrounding neighborhood. Convenient access to Rochester's premier cultural, educational, and entertainment destinations, including The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester Museum & Science Center, George Eastman Museum, Memorial Art Gallery, High Falls, the Eastman School of Music, and downtown Rochester's vibrant dining and entertainment scene. Rich in character and architectural charm, this unique property presents an opportunity to create a destination all your own. Rarely does a property offer this level of versatility. Live upstairs, operate below, or reimagine the space entirely.

Interior features

  • Cathedral Ceilings
  • Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Eat In Kitchen
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Great Room
  • Home Office
  • Other
  • See Remarks
  • Second Kitchen
  • Storage
  • Skylights
  • Natural Woodwork
  • Convertible Bedroom
  • In Law Floorplan
  • Loft
  • Workshop

Exterior features

  • Deck
  • Hot Tub Spa

Appliances

  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Mechanical

Heating

Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Schools

District

Rochester

Tax & finance

Annual taxes

$5,088

Financing

Cash · Conventional

Location

Rochester, NY 14607 · Monroe County

MLS Attribution

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Plus. Listing agent: Soo M. Kim. Data last updated 6/10/2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; should be independently verified. © NYS Alliance of MLSs.