163 6th Avenue

Stately and historically significant, this two family North Slope residence was built in 1884 by architect and builder John Monas. This 21 foot wide stunning home holds many historic characteristics of the mansions of the North Slope, with a brownstone facade and two-sided bay windows running the full four stories. The neo-Grec decoration and the bracketed roof cornice dramatically accent this home's angularity. Framing the doorway is a graceful balustraded balcony. Enter this home on the parlor level and admire the original pier mirrors, Jefferson shutters, fireplace mantels, massive pocket doors and original inlayed flooring. The modern renovated kitchen with Subzero, Bosch and GE appliances opens onto the formal dining room complete with stained glass windows allowing the morning sunshine to pour in. Step out onto your inviting deck and grill a meal for friends on the natural gas grill while dining alfresco in your lush flower garden below. Pass the powder room, wonderful closets and storage and make your way up the gorgeous original staircase complete with waist high wainscoting to the sumptuous master suite with a regal walkin closet, a renovated windowed marble full bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub adjacent to a graceful sitting room/ family room. One more flight up with a magical stained glass skylight to light the way find 3 more bedrooms, a windowed bath and lastly a large laundry room with operational skylight. The elegant income producing 1 bedroom garden apartment is loaded with pre war details. Find yourself surrounded by pine floors, tin ceilings, a charming fireplace mantel and the modern conveniences which include a renovated country kitchen and a new full bathroom. This home is a precious jewel yet comfortable in every way.