261 West 85th Street: New Vandenberg Exclusive

261 West 85th Street, New York, NY

Beaux-Arts architect C. P. H. Gilbert, renowned for his opulent New York mansions and townhouses, created this five-story residence in 1896. From West 85th Street, near the corner of West End Avenue and the neighboring landmarked Clarence True house, you ascend wide front steps and enter under the graceful curve of a limestone façade. All the important original details remain, in mint condition, from the exterior’s artfully-carved façade to the carefully-restored interior wood staircase, windows and fireplaces. The current owners harmoniously added California Arts & Crafts style interior design. Practical “tilt and turn” windows are a modern amenity.

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#FacadeFriday | 331 West 87th Street

331 West 87th Street

331 West 87th Street C. P. H. Gilbert Townhouse, Steps from Riverside Park Price: $3,995,000 Located on a picturesque townhouse block, this Charles Pierrepont Henry Gilbert house is rich with original details: a bridal bench, a beautiful skylight, original restored floors, a Juliet balcony, fireplaces with original mantelpieces, and an original intercom. High ceilings and […]

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Facade Friday: 154 West 73rd Street

154 west 73rd street

  20′-Wide, Renovated Single-Family: State-of-the-Art Comfort and Luxury Living 154 West 73rd Street $12,900,000 20′ x 102.17′ Built 70′ deep It all starts when you take off your shoes and feel the radiant warmth from these gorgeous floors. Leveled during the renovation, this stained quartersawn white oak floor with radiant sub-floor heating system provides luxurious […]

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Townhouses for sale in New York City! (5/14)

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Townhouses for sale in New York City: See what’s on the market in the $3-12m range. At Vandenberg, Inc. – The Townhouse Experts ™, our sole focus is townhouse brokerage in New York City. We are experts at guiding townhouse owners and buyers through the complexities of townhouse sales, purchases, and investment. Below is a […]

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