15 E 93rd Street

NEW LISTING & NEW PRICE: 15 EAST 93RD STREET- THIS CARNEGIE HILL TOWNHOUSE CHECKS ALL THE BOXES! This lovely 20’-wide single-family brownstone is the quintessential Carnegie Hill townhouse! Designed by respected architect William Graul and completed in 1892, this Renaissance Revival home is ideally located on the north side of 93rd Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues, one of Carnegie Hill’s most beautiful tree-lined blocks. With its elaborate cornices, beautiful bow-shaped third floor and large, lush garden entrance, the house has wonderful curb appeal. Its ~7,100 square feet of interior space is spread over five floors and a lower level and it enjoys ~800 square feet of exterior space in its beautifully landscaped rear garden and its lush garden entry. 15 East 93rd Street has 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths and has been meticulously and tastefully renovated by the current owners, carefully combining the very best of the old and the new to create a thoughtful layout that easily accommodates both gracious entertaining and cozy home life. GARDEN LEVEL: The large, irrigated garden level entry gives access to an attractive mudroom and a large pine-paneled reception room/den which opens onto a well-equipped cook’s kitchen. Beyond the kitchen is a handsomely appointed dining area with views of the stunning planted rear garden. This flexible area can be used for everything from a quiet breakfast to informal entertaining. With its spacious footprint and built-in stone benches, the irrigated rear garden is ideal for both cozy relaxation or for entertaining. PARLOR LEVEL: The wide exterior stairway leads to the formal entry hall and stately living room with a woodburning fireplace and 11’10” ceilings. The living room is connected to the grand 20’-wide dining room at the back of the house through a hallway with closets and powder room on the west and through a remarkable display/storage area of fine painted millwork on the east. At the back of the dining room a balcony created by a contemporary artisan overlooks the garden below and provides access to it via a hand-forged wrought iron staircase. A well-equipped service kitchen off the dining room offers a dumb-waiter and a staircase to the main kitchen below for ease of service. THIRD FLOOR: On the front of the house a beautiful bow-shaped window lends architectural interest to the pine-paneled library that extends the full width of the home. With another woodburning fireplace, a wet bar and 10’10”ceilings the library is equally able to be utilized as an office or an entertaining space. At the back of the third floor is a stunning primary bedroom suite with a large bedroom, double-sink marble bath, and thoughtfully designed dressing room with handsome millwork and abundant storage. FOURTH FLOOR: Two bedrooms with ensuite baths, a dressing room and a paneled home office occupy this floor. FIFTH FLOOR: Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a media room/bedroom and a small laundry occupy the top floor of the house. LOWER LEVEL: An extensive, temperature-controlled wine cellar, a large laundry room, several storage areas and a mechanicals room are located on this level. An elevator could be added to the house if desired. It is also worth noting that there remains unused FAR. The very desirable Carnegie Hill neighborhood is a “small town” within the larger city. It is home to some of New York’s best independent schools and is near the Upper East Side’s finest dining and shopping opportunities as well as a host of world-class museums including the Met, the Neue Galerie and the Guggenheim. It offers a wide selection of small, highly curated food and retail shops and neighborhood eateries and convenient access to Central Park and the beautiful Reservoir walking path. 15 East 93rd presents new owners with the best of Carnegie Hill. Co-exclusive with Douglas Elliman.