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historic 19th-century brick building in Noho, once a hub for counterculture activists, has hit the market for $6.6 million. The three-story, 20-foot-wide structure at 9 Bleecker St. served as headquarters for the Yippies, led by Abbie and Anita Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Nancy Kurshan, and Paul Krassner, from 1968 to 2009.

    Built in 1884, the building is part of the Noho East Historic District and offers a unique blend of commercial and residential zoning. With its nearly 12-foot ceilings, the 3,357-square-foot space features eight rooms, 2½ bathrooms, and an additional 1,220 square feet on the lower level that can be expanded to 2,743 square feet.

    The building's rich history dates back to the Diggers, a San Francisco-based group of "community anarchists" who provided free food and clothing to hippies in need. The Yippies took over in 1968, using the space for open-mic nights, comedy shows, live music, instructional courses, and a café centered around political activism.

    After the Yippies left in 2009, the building was home to Overthrow NYC, a boxing gym that signed a 10-year lease. The lease is now up, and the property is being sold by Centech, which owns the mortgage. The listing brokers are Corcoran's Amalia Daskalakis and Carl Muehlmann.

    The neighborhood offers a mix of upscale dining spots like Il Buco and BondST, as well as trendy boutiques such as Kith and Phillip Lim. With its unique history and offbeat charm, this property presents an opportunity to transform it into a fabulous single-family mansion or continue its legacy as a cultural hub.