BY: Robert Jowaiszas, Community Editor
Nyack, NY — One of Nyack’s most recognizable historic properties has been listed for sale. The 1854 Victorian known as Couch Court, located at 46 South Broadway, is on the market with an asking price of $1.999 million. The building is attracting attention for both its commercial potential and its long-standing role in the village’s past.
Couch Court was built during the mid-1800s, when Nyack was a busy riverfront community known for manufacturing, boatbuilding, and trade along the Hudson. Homes and offices along South Broadway often served several purposes, reflecting a time when families lived above their shops and businesses turned the village into a small but thriving commercial center.
The building became most closely connected to the Couch family, where Natalie Couch established herself as a pioneer in Rockland County history. She became the first woman to practice law in the county and is remembered as the first woman to vote in Rockland following the passage of the 19th Amendment. Residents sought her advice on legal and civic matters at a time when female attorneys were nearly nonexistent.
From the early 1940s into the 1950s, Couch Court also served community needs as government office space and for court-related matters. Older residents recall stories of neighbors lined up along the porch to handle filings, disputes, or local business when the building played this civic role.
Architecturally, the property stands out with period features such as its turret, high ceilings, tall windows, and wraparound porch. Restoration efforts beginning in the late 1990s helped preserve these elements and earned recognition for maintaining the character of the original design.
Today, the three-story building offers ground-floor commercial space, residential rooms above, a detached two-car garage, and off-street parking. Its mixed-use layout mirrors how many of Nyack’s historic structures grew and adapted through different eras.
With a listing price just under $2 million, the future of Couch Court will depend on its next owner. But for now, it continues to serve as a visible link between the village’s past and present — a reminder that Nyack’s history is still standing in plain sight.