16 N Chestnut St
New Paltz, NY 12561

One of the finest and most historically important buildings in New Paltz. Built in the 1860's, this beautiful two-story brick building served as the main community meeting place in New Paltz for more than 100 years. The 80-foot x 40-foot column-free high-ceiling upstairs space was used for meetings, live theatre, lectures, and art exhibitions, with a restaurant and various retail uses below. In the 1960's, it became Barnaby's restaurant downstairs and a movie theater upstairs, much to the delight of New Paltz residents. In recent years, the building has been leased by the Goodwill Church. They have left the 3,200 square foot free-span upstairs untouched in it's original glory, with 15-foot tin ceilings, original light fixtures, and beautiful natural light. The church added Sunday school and community rooms downstairs, which could be used as-is, or modified to create a more open plan. The building has central heating and cooling, two renovated bathrooms, a full sprinkler system, and the original Barnaby's bar near the entrance. The entire building is available for lease, ideal for dining, community, theatrical, retail, or professional office use. The upstairs and downstairs can also be leased separately, if desired. Owner prefers to lease the space, but a sale of the building would also be considered. Bring your vision to this historic New Paltz gem!