Livable Luxury in Gramercy: A Historic Townhouse becomes a modern home. A collaboration between George Switzer of Swis.Loc Architecture and decorator Cliff Fong of Matt Blacke and Galerie Half, this elegant, 19th-century Italianate single-family home featured in Architectural Digest and Farrow & Ball blends traditional warmth...
Livable Luxury in Gramercy: A Historic Townhouse becomes a modern home. A collaboration between George Switzer of Swis.Loc Architecture and decorator Cliff Fong of Matt Blacke and Galerie Half, this elegant, 19th-century Italianate single-family home featured in Architectural Digest and Farrow & Ball blends traditional warmth with modern style. A triple parlor floor presents both depth and grandeur while showcasing the intimacy of each room. The parlor features two wood-burning fireplaces with custom marble mantles designed for the space. High ceilings, original moldings, and pocket shutters at the front of the home lead to a rear sitting room with custom Hope’s casement windows overlooking the south-facing garden. A wet bar and powder room feature bespoke marble vanities and brass fixtures that unite the space. This home has 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms across four levels, plus a storage and laundry basement. The primary level includes exceptionally quiet rear sleeping and sitting areas with two bathrooms featuring a custom-built marble vanity, freestanding soaking tub, Lefroy Brooks and Waterworks fixtures, and two walk-in closets with custom millwork. The top level offers three bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms, a private terrace, and exposed original joists with 13-foot ceilings in the front. The garden level is expansive yet intimate, with a large kitchen ideal for entertaining and cooking, featuring a center island, decorative fireplace, custom storage, high-end appliances, and a sitting area facing the garden through three sets of steel casement double doors. The bluestone garden offers privacy and natural light, with a natural gas BBQ, landscape lighting, and irrigation. This floor also includes a guest or staff bedroom, with a third, wood-burning fireplace, full bath. A lower entrance also features a mudroom and is outfitted with a virtual doorman for drop-offs and deliveries. 238 East 19th Street is available for immediate lease and is situated close to schools and between Stuyvesant Square Park and Gramercy Park. The legendary Union Square farmers market is close by as are at least three full-scale grocery stores including Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's. Schedule a visit to walk this historic townhouse that has become a modern home. The Tenant is responsible for paying a brokerage commission equal to 15% of the annual rent.
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Gramercy Park is a charming and upscale neighborhood located in the heart of Manhattan, New York City. It is bounded by East 14th Street to the south, East 23rd Street to the north, Park Avenue South to the west, and First Avenue to the east. The neighborhood is known for its peaceful and historic atmosphere, with tree-lined streets and access to the exclusive Gramercy Park, a private park reserved for residents and keyholders.
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