219 E 12TH Street #PARLOR

Rare, Gilded Age parlour floor condominium. No detail has been overlooked during renovations to this collector level, AD-published, Greek Revival townhouse built in 1900. The sophisticated, bright and voluminous 1,750 SF loft-style home features fine original crown moldings, baseboards, and medallions, 13' ceilings, over-sized windows, hardwood floors and two wood burning fireplaces. Two oversized split bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms balance the elegant space, which boasts intelligent living solutions and bright, large windows facing all directions and over the back gardens. A splendid, open professional grade kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and maximized storage anchors the full floor alongside a grand living room featuring a wood burning fireplace and recessed french doors over the garden below. The home is in triple mint condition, perfectly designed and renovated by the city's renowned Drew McGukin, who achieved his goal of creating a modern and luxurious home while respecting it's extensive historical details.

The primary suite has large french windows, a working fireplace, hardwood oak floors, extensive closets and the original decorative ceiling. A custom, freestanding soaking bathtub under french windows is the centerpiece of the primary marble bathroom with Waterworks double sinks and recessed medicine cabinets, open shelving, separate shower, and built-in wall niche. The grand, windowed chef's kitchen has custom cabinetry, marble kitchen island, countertops and tiles, Viking professional oven, cook top, heating drawer, refrigerator, microwave and wine refrigerator and a Bosch dishwasher. The second bedroom area has windowed en-suite bath, 2 walls of windows over the gardens, 3 closets and large loft space.

The home's elevated details include:

+ Both wood burning fireplaces fully functional, with chimneys re-lined and topped to roof
+ 13' ceilings
+ Hardwood oak floors, sound attenuated
+ Mitsubishi Heat and Air Conditioning: three zones, rooftop compressor
+ Viking Professional Oven/Cooktop/Griddle (vented out), Microwave, Refrigerator and Wine Refrigerator
+ Bosch Dishwasher
+ Marble kitchen island and countertops
+ Commercial Maytag Washer and Dryer (also venting to roof)
+ Hansgrohe, Kohler, Toto and custom bathroom fixtures
+ Heated bathroom floors
+ Reasonable monthlies and strong building financials
+ Discreet and private, 5 units in original 25' townhouse

Built in 1900, this condominium is a Greek Revival style, pre-war, 25 foot townhouse. Located in the heart of the East Village between 2nd & 3rd Avenues, the charming building consists of only 5 apartments and provides common storage for owners. This one of a kind, small community has all the characteristics one would expect a Pre War Gem to have. Privacy and anonymity are assured.