Grand Beauty!

Located on the most desirable tree lined street in the West Village, this magnificent 24 foot wide five story Greek Revival townhouse offers everything one dreams of in a Village house: Celebrated West Village location and one of a long row of houses set back from the street, elegant scale, exquisite and gracious rooms that are dappled in sunlight, original historic detail, and a large garden which overlooks neighboring gardens in all directions.

Behind this 1845 historic facade awaits a five story, 5800+ square foot, four-family house with free market rentals that has been lovingly cared for and well maintained with extensive upgrades made in 2020.

1 apartment is vacant, one is month to month, and the remaining 2 leases expire within the next 9 months, which would give the buyer ample time to make plans if conversion to a single-family mansion is so desired.

The house has been in the same family for over 60 years and among the many marvelous historic details are original pine floorboards, moldings, and marble mantles throughout the house. While grand scale gestures abound the atmosphere is relaxed, open and inviting.

Size: 24 feet by 90.25 feet, built 54 feet deep with a two-story full width extension. Approximate square footage is 5855 above grade, and a 1000 square foot cellar.

LAYOUT:

Cellar: Mechanicals and storage.

Apartment 1:

Garden and Parlor Duplex:

Garden Level: Private entrance through the front garden. At the front of the house there is a large dining room with wood burning fireplace, a full bath, and lovely sitting room with wood burning fireplace that is open to a welcoming newly renovated kitchen with glass doors giving onto the garden.

Parlor Level: One may also enter the duplex up the high and elegant stoop. The front parlor is very fine indeed and offers full length windows facing south that have original woodwork surrounds and shutters. Currently used as a very grand bedroom with full wood burning fireplace. The rear parlor offers an intimate sitting room with wood burning fireplace with black Carrara marble mantle which opens to a grand entertaining room overlooking the garden The ceiling height on this level is 11.4", There is a full bath, laundry on this level. The duplex is currently used as a one bedroom with 4 large entertaining spaces.

Apartment 2: Entrance is up the elegant high stoop. At the front there is a charming living room with wood burning fireplace and a bedroom. The kitchen is in the middle, has a washer/dryer, bathroom, walk in closet, and at the rear a large bedroom with fireplace that opens onto a terrace.

Apartment 3: Beautiful two-bedroom, 2 fireplaces, and 1 bathroom apartment.

Apartment 4: Top floor artist atelier. This level is set back and cannot be seen from the street. Romantic tree top retreat, with open kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath.

Bank Street was named for the Bank of New York, founded by Alexander Hamilton. The bank moved to the area in 1799 where it remained until the street was transformed into houses beginning in the 1830's.

The West Village has long been a treasured enclave and home to many brilliant luminaries in artistic, social, civil, and cultural movements.

37 West 70th Street is a distinguished 20 wide single family brownstone, rich in well-preserved historic detail, a half block west of Central Park. Imbued with a timeless allure and outfitted with modern amenities, this residence stands as a testament to enduring elegance and impeccable craftsmanship. Originally built 1891 by Gilbert Schellenger, No. 37 has been lovingly maintained as an exemplary model of late 19th century Renaissance Revival architecture. Notably, the house was previously owned by Perry Ellis, the American fashion designer, who purchased the home in 1982. Under his direction, the house underwent a thorough and thoughtful restoration that included installing salvaged Art Deco bathroom fixtures from the fabulous Savoy Hotel in London and adding the remarkable, floor-to-ceiling French doors on the parlor level overlooking 70th street A detail unique to No. 37. In 1987, it was purchased by Jann & Jane Wenner, the founders of Rolling Stone Magazine. The Wenner family embarked on further renovations, guided by Ward Bennett, who helped bring the home into the 21st century. During their tenure, the UWS CPW Historic District was approved and the area has been Landmarked since 1990. Many original elements of this home remain untouched beyond restoration, including much of the wood paneling/ wainscoting, inlaid parquet floors, plantation shutters, and the timeless stained glass skylight above the stairwell. Contemporary upgrades have included updating the electric throughout, installing central air and implementing a modern video alarm system (among others). DOB & Landmarks approved plans have been filed to add an elevator and a roof deck. Cellar Floor: Below-grade, a full cellar houses the homes utility/ mechanical room, laundry room, cedar closet, storage and climate-controlled wine storage. Garden Floor: Level with the front garden, the entrance below the front stoop opens to a sizable vestibule with adjacent street-facing storage. To the south is the first of seven bedrooms, complete with wood burning fireplace and ensuite bath. To the rear is a French country-inspired eat-in kitchen, outfitted with an eight burner Viking range, stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual sink center island, and a brick wood-burning fireplace. Off the kitchen is a powder room, a convenient butlers pantry and a charming breakfast room with casement windows that open up to the private, landscaped backyard. Parlor Floor: At stoop-level is a handsome, wood-paneled vestibule with a coffered ceiling that introduces visitors to the many original details of this historic home. In the front parlor are the unique floor-to-ceiling french doors of Perry Elliss vision, complete with Juliet balconies, offering terrific southern light. Through the wet bar and original pocket doors is the rear parlor, spanning the entire 20 width of the house. Each room boasts a fireplace adorned with French limestone mantelpieces, 118 ceilings and original inlaid parquet floors. Off the rear parlor is an intimate study, enveloped by floor-to-ceiling French doors overlooking the garden. Primary Floor: Above the parlor floor, is the full-floor primary suite. This luxurious retreat comprises a sunlit sitting room overlooking tree-lined 70th street, dual dressing rooms, convenient kitchenette, a generous bedroom with garden views and an opulent ensuite five fixture bathroom from the Savoy Hotel. Both main rooms span the full-width of the residence and have original inlaid parquet floors, wood-burning fireplaces and 106 ceilings. Floors 4 & 5: The fourth floor is laid out with three additional bedrooms (one with a garden-facing terrace) that share another Art Deco full bathroom. The fifth floor comprises the final two bedrooms (one with a fireplace), a shared bathroom with a sauna, and an additional washer / dryer. This is a Co-Exclusive listing with Adam Widener of Douglas Elliman