Updated1/13/2017
Added11/21/2014
About this Property
MAGNIFICENT 32 FT LIMESTONE MANSION OFF FIFTH AVENUEA unique opportunity to acquire a rare historic residence in a premiere location. This impressive 6 and a half story, 32-foot wide limestone mansion with mansard roof was built circa 1900 by New York-based architectural firm Buchman & Fox. The facade features rich neo-Renaissance style with some late Gothic detail. Spanning approximately 17,850 square feet, with approximately 2,300 exterior square feet, this palatial residence features soaring ceilings, expansive windows, classic moldings, tall doorways, extensive millwork, herringbone flooring and 11 fireplaces. It is anchored by a majestic staircase, leading to a stately landing on each level. There is also a new elevator which is accessible to each floor/level. This magnificent residence offers a flexible layout one can customize to incorporate grand entertaining spaces, informal/intimate spaces as well as separate levels for private chambers. There are 24 rooms, including 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and 7 half-baths. The lower level is now a professional grade kitchen, and allows for a media room/home theater space. The first level currently consists of a dining hall, drawing room and conservatory. The parlor level includes an impressive living room, dining room with majestic proportions, as well as a serving kitchen. The third level allows for very flexible space of entertaining and more casual family living. The fourth floor includes a vast master suite with ample closets and a library. The fifth and sixth floors are designated as private chambers, for bedrooms, private studies and dressing rooms. Buchman & Fox (Albert Buchman and Mortimer J. Fox) designed the home in 1900, shortly after they forged their partnership. They also designed many important buildings, including the Bonwit Teller building at Fifth Avenue and 39th Street and the Annex of the New York Times in 1915. In addition, they designed one of the first luxury apartment houses, 1261 Madison Avenue, an impressive Beaux Arts structure which has been designated as a New York City landmark. The home was originally built for Jeremiah C. Lyons, a prominent builder/developer who was instrumental in the development of New York City. His work included many important civil and residential structures and he owned this property until 1907, when he sold it to Julien Stevens Ulman, a wealthy leather merchant and Special Police Deputy. The residence remained with the Ulman family until 1927, when it was sold to Hagop Kevorkian, an archaeologist, and one of the foremost Middle Eastern art connoisseurs and collectors. From 1941 to 1945 the residence was owned by The Bentley School. Currently, this residence has been owned by the same family for the past forty years. The property is also uniquely suited for a private residence, private club, diplomatic residence, institution or for commercial uses. In addition, there are air rights of approximately 15,000 square feet available.
Details
  • Status:No Longer Available
  • Type:Single-family Townhouse
  • ID:3382336
  • Tax:$ 18542
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