Homestead
Why it's listed
Built around 1800 on what was then an isolated farm, this two-story clapboard house at 143 Hudson Avenue in Haverstraw has a full brick basement, a gable roof and a five-bay front. Later street layouts put Hudson Avenue behind it, so the original front became the rear. The house was built for the DeNoyelles family, among the village's earliest settlers, and evidence points to Peter DeNoyelles, a farmer, assemblyman, congressman and judge, as its builder. Early Methodists of Haverstraw met with itinerant preachers there. Later owners included Edward Pye, the village's first president, who lived there from 1854 until his death in 1861. The house was remodeled in the mid-nineteenth century into its present farmhouse appearance. Inside, the plan, staircase, fireplaces and trim are largely unchanged, with classical decoration in the stair hall and main first-floor rooms. It remains one of the oldest surviving houses in the village.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is tied to the early settlement and growth of Haverstraw, having been built for one of the village's first settling families. It was later owned by locally prominent figures, including Edward Pye, the village's first president. As one of the oldest surviving houses in the village, it recalls Haverstraw's nineteenth-century rural architectural character, and its interior retains notable original fabric.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 83004154, listed November 10, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 143 Hudson Ave., Haverstraw |
|---|---|
| County | Rockland County |
| Listed | November 10, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004154 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown; evidence indicates Peter DeNoyelles was the builder and first owner |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; the form lists its condition as good and altered, with a relatively unchanged interior. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.19341, -73.96617 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 83004154.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7740096
- This listing as JSON
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