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Townhouse Report Created: Sunday, July 11, 2021 - Listings Shown: 2

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37 West 70th Street (Click address for more details)		Listing #: 453834
Price: $16,500,000 Floors: 4 Approx Sq Ft: 7,200	Sect: Upper West Side

This iconic brownstone, steps from Central Park, was built in 1891 by Gilbert Schellenger on a storied block, once home to financiers Bernard Baruch and partners Samuel Goldman and Marcus Sachs. Visionary American fashion designer Perry Ellis oversaw a meticulous restoration of the original mahogany, cherry and oak architectural details, adding floor-to-ceiling French casement windows and Art Deco bathrooms from The Savoy Hotel in London. A subsequent owner commissioned the noted American designer, artist and sculptor Ward Bennett to bring the house fully into the 20th century with his serene contemporary American vision. The house was most recently updated to 21st century standards in 2015. A Garden Entry leads to a Center Hall which opens to spacious Bedroom/Office with a full Bathroom, a Powder Room and a spectacular eat-in Chef's Kitchen with fireplace, center island, walk-in pantry, six-burner professional Garland range, oak millwork, aged white Carrera marble countertops and elevette/dumbwaiter. A light-flooded corner Breakfast Room enjoys garden vistas through floor-to-ceiling arched French doors. Brick walls detailed with arched cornices rise 6 feet to surround a sunny landscaped Garden. The Parlor Floor entry boasts an extraordinary paneled vestibule with a coffered ceiling and is ornamented by original doors, paneling and a stairway of gleaming light mahogany. French doors open to charming Juliet balconies, providing pleasing southern light and air. The well-proportioned reception rooms each enjoy a fireplace with French limestone mantelpiece, original pocket doors and a wet bar. A Study/Game Room overlooks the lush garden and is wrapped by floor-to-ceiling French doors. Upstairs, a Master Bedroom Suite includes a sunny Library with a fireplace, lighted bookcases and a Kitchenette. The Master Bedroom overlooks the garden and features a fireplace, a luxurious Art Deco Master Bathroom and an original Dressing Room. The upper floors include as many as 5 Bedrooms with 3 fireplaces, original Dressing Rooms, marble Bathrooms, a Kitchenette and a lovely terrace. A full Basement with Utility, Boiler, Storage Rooms and a climate-controlled Wine Cellar complete this spectacular home.

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34 Perry Street (Click address for more details)		Listing #: 324273
Price: $12,995,000 Floors: 4 Approx Sq Ft: 3,910	Nghbd: West Village

An off market sale. 34 Perry is located on one of the best blocks downtown. It is a 21-foot wide single family townhouse in the heart of the West Village.Nestled between Waverly Place and West 4th Street, number 34 immediately stands out due to its' colorful door and prominent skylight. Standing tall amongst its neighbors 34 Perry shares the south side of the street with five other unique townhouses, four which are single family as well. This row of houses was originally developed in 1845 by John J. Palmer, president of the important Merchants Bank. It was immediately upon the construction that number 34 was sold to Rev. Hugh H. Blair, a famed member of the clergy in the mid 1800's. This beautiful, approx. 4,000 sqft house, is spread over four floors and can be seen as a blank canvas for the most discerning buyer to create their masterpiece. The home, which is built on a large 95' lot currently features four bathrooms, four bedrooms, a formal parlor living room, dining room, a den, an expansive family room with soaring 15' ceilings, an enormous private south facing backyard, a large terrace off the master bedroom, and 8 fireplaces. The fourth floor is spectacular. In 1924, it was transformed into a loft and artist studio by renowned New Yorker cartoonist Mr. Al Frueh with a raised roof and extraordinary large windows and north facing skylight across the entire frontage. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of the most fantastic houses, rich with history, on charming Perry Street!

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