Louise Beit, Senior Vice President

Built in 1903, with a superb Neo Federal style brick façade commissioned in 1930 as a wedding present for Charles C. Auchincloss, lawyer, stockbroker, and book collector, this 6 story townhouse, plus English basement, is one of the most distinguished on the most coveted block in the East 70’s. The townhouse, with delicate fan windows and floor to ceiling windows with beautiful Juliet balconies, has approximately 10,000 sq ft, 16 rooms, 11’ ceilings, 9 bedrooms, 9 baths, 3 powder rooms, staff room, 8 fireplaces, 3 terraces, and an elevator. The elegant garden of the townhouse was created by Robert Zion, designer of Paley Park in midtown Manhattan. The beautiful interior, filled with light from the skylight above the graceful oval staircase, includes a Louis XV drawing room, Georgian library, 18th century fireplace mantels, and a 38’ kitchen with solarium. This distinguished townhouse, which embodies a charmed lifestyle and elegant entertaining, has had only 3 owners in 80 years.

An extraordinarily beautiful townhouse in triple mint condition, this lovely 19th century 5 story house off Park Avenue was one of the first built in 1869 on one of the most renowned blocks on the Upper East Side. Surrounded by important architectural facades, the façade of this townhouse is dominated by a two story elliptical bay on fluted columns. The townhouse, which has an elevator, two terraces and garden, has 11 rooms including a glorious living room with grand bow window, 12’ ceiling, and 18th century fireplace, formal dining room with a terrace, paneled library with lovely bow window and fireplace, and 5 bedrooms, including one with a south terrace, and another with a grand skylight, charming dormer windows, fireplace and original pine flooring. A family room is adjacent to the chef’s kitchen, which has Gaggenau and Miele appliances, and a breakfast room in a whimsical glass gazebo leading to the garden. Exquisitely renovated, this is one of the loveliest houses on the market.

Behind the flamboyant Dutch Revival style faade of this historic carriage house built in 1902, is a brilliant 3-story contemporary interior with vast expanses of space, towering ceilings, and sun-filled sky lights. Built 25 x 100, the George S. Bowdoin Carriage House is described as an exuberant gift to the block by the American Institute of Architects, with its elaborate gable, whimsical horse and dog motifs, and original carriage doors. Inside, a soaring spiral staircase unites the loft-like space from ground floor to third floor, which has a brick glass ceiling, allowing brilliant sunlight throughout, mingling with a "soft Vermeer light", as described by a previous owner. The layout includes a large reception area, 2 vast spaces (22' x 62' and 22' x 45'), wood burning fireplace, 2 spacious rooms with baths en suite, chef's kitchen, powder room, and terrace. The carriage house has been used as a residence, art gallery, event space, and for Woody Allen's film, "Whatever Works".

Unique and rarely available at 825 Fifth Avenue, this apartment is located in the tower of J.E.R. Carpenter’s prestigious 1927 architectural masterpiece, with lovely private dining room, garden and concierge services, offering the epitome of luxury living in New York. The apartment, which is filled with elegance, charm and beautiful sunlight, has magnificent views of Central Park and the Central Park West skyline, as well as glorious city views. The extraordinary winter garden salon with wood burning fireplace, has French doors opening to a terrace overlooking Fifth Avenue and Central Park. The large, airy master bedroom also has a wood burning fireplace, and French doors opening to the east terrace. The charming second bedroom has grand views of the Central Park West skyline. Both bedrooms have baths en suite. The kitchen, with views of Central Park, completes the apartment. This distinguished building offers hotel-type services affording a most luxurious lifestyle to its residents.

Superb Georgian townhouse designed by Trowbridge & Livingston in 1901, on a renowned townhouse block known for its architectural beauty. Extraordinary sun-filled drawing room, one of the most beautiful in New York, formal dining room overlooks romantic south garden, superb library, 5 bedrooms, family room, media room, staff room. Exceptional architectural details include intricate moldings, 11" ceilings, 10 fireplaces, Georgian staircase, floor to ceiling windows. Elevator, CAC. Excellent condition.