A rare chance to claim a coveted spot in one of the most historic buildings in New York City‘s Gramercy Park enclave has arrived. A two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom residence nestled within 1 Lexington Avenue is now on the market for $3.4 million with Amanda S. Brainerd of Brown Harris Stevens.
Apartment 3B is set in one of the district’s oldest and most architecturally significant buildings, offering a grandeur that has attracted its fair share of prominent residents, including Uma Thurman, for over a century. The five-room unit’s crown jewel is unquestionably its breathtaking 28-foot-long living room with two giant, south-facing windows that frame the lush canopy of Gramercy Park in summer and open up to stunning park views in the winter.
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The living room’s wood-burning fireplace features a neoclassical surround.
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Originally part of a duplex, 3B retains the elegance and scale of the original formal entertaining spaces, though the layout is a bit unconventional, and among its former residents is Joan Bingham, the esteemed co-founder and executive editor at Grove Atlantic and a member of Kentucky’s influential Bingham family.
A small entry foyer leads directly into a newly renovated kitchen outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, and stunning Botticelli marble countertops and backsplash. Next is the cozy dining room, perfect for hosting intimate gatherings with a full wall of custom built-ins and banquette seating, and the grand living room, the spacious heart of the home, featuring 10-foot ceilings, intricate moldings, custom bookcases, and a neoclassical wood-burning fireplace.
Pocket doors open the living room to the primary bedroom, comprising a charming bay window, heated marble floors, and a spa-like ensuite with Waterworks fixtures, radiant floors, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. A cozy guest bedroom just off the foyer comes with its own private half bath. The apartment is fully air-conditioned, a bonus come summertime, and let’s not forget the most exclusive perk of all—a coveted key to Gramercy Park itself.
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The kitchen’s Botticelli marble countertops extend onto the backsplash.
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One Lexington Avenue is a prestigious full-service cooperative apartment house with a doorman, live-in superintendent, dedicated storage, bike storage, and a common laundry facility. Built in 1910 by renowned architect Herbert Lucas, the building is an architectural gem with a stately portico, Tuscan columns, and a high cast iron fence.
“Apartment 3B represents a wonderful opportunity in a building with an illustrious past,” said listing agent Brainerd. “1 Lexington Avenue has been home to celebrities and other prominent New Yorkers who seek the gracious architecture of this elegant building and its location in one of New York City’s greatest neighborhoods.”
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Abby Montanez