Jedna od najpoznatijih i najrjeđih vila širokih 40 stopa u Carnegie Hillu, 12 East 94th Street je jedinstvena urbana rezidencija. Ova znamenitost od 15,235 četvornih stopa, sa pet katova, posjeduje izvanrednu povijest, arhitektonsku posebnost i kulturnu težinu. Prvotno ju je dizajnirao A. B. Ogden & Son za developera Johna H. Graya kao dio uglednog niza kuća s smešak fasadama, 12 East 94th Street je kasnije renovirana i iznova zamišljena u cijelosti od strane Rafaela Viñolyja — podižući svaki detalj na kvalitetu muzeja. Renovacija ove kuće s pet spavaćih soba spaja težinu izvorne kuće iz 19. stoljeća s skulpturalnim modernizmom koji je utemeljen na ikoničnom zakrivljenom centralnom stubištu i zidnoj staklenoj pregradi — potonja je definirajući gest transparentnosti rijetke na Upper East Sideu — jedinstvena oaza u srcu grada.

Prvi kat kuće služio je kao dom Salonu 94, suvremenoj galeriji umjetnosti koju je osnovala Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn, dajući rezidenciji kulturnu biografiju. Renovacija Viñolyja zamišljena je kako bi zadovoljila i privatne i monumentalne potrebe — razlika koja informira svaku sobu.

Ulaz najavljuje impresivna vrata od oreha s jasnim finim radom. Iza njih, prvi kat se širi kao posvećen salon — s povezanim knjižničnim uredom, toaletom i prostranom ormarom za kapute. Ogromna dnevna soba s galerijom, s Viñolyjevom potpisanom zakrivljenom staklenom fasadom, otvara se prema mirnom modernom vrtu ispod, dok samostalni apartman za goste s čajnom kuhinjom nudi potpunu privatnost.

U srcu rezidencije uzdiže se Viñolyjeva definirajuća gesta: kontinuirano skulpturalno stubište obloženo drvetom oraha — usklađeno s ulaznim vratima u promišljenom činu materijalne kontinuitete — spiralno uzlazi kroz svih četiri kata do nadgrobnog prozora koji ispunjava unutrašnjost prirodnom svjetlošću.

Na razini parlora, prostrana formalna dnevna soba s elegantnim zakrivljenim stropovima iznimne visine, dizajnirana za izlaganje umjetnosti, i blagovaonica sa sjedištem za 16 osoba. Obje sobe imaju radne kamine i odvojene su elegantnim stepenicama i velikim kliznim vratima — odlično raspoređene za velike zabave, ali također prikladne za intimnu večer kod kuće. Kuhinja s prozorom, koja se koristi za obroke, sadrži prilagođene klupe, punu opremu od Wolf i Sub-Zero aparata, i mješavinu klime s vinskim podrumom od poda do stropa — rijetkost u smislu dizajna i funkcije.

Obiteljske spavaće sobe okupljene su na trećem katu. Prostrana glavna suite gleda na vrt, usredotočena na veliku ormar i veliki prozorski kupaonicu s dušikom i kadom. Odvojene landingom, dvije dodatne velike spavaće sobe — svaka s dovoljno prostora za ormar i privatnom kupaonicom — upotpunjuju ovu razinu tišinom i diskrecijom.

Vrh kata nudi izvanrednu svestranost: prostor za teretanu, prostor za jogu, četvrtu spavaću sobu s kupaonicom, imerzivnu medijsku sobu i prostrano uredu koje kruni rezidenciju u znanstvenom miru. Proporcije i svjetlost na ovoj razini rivaliziraju katovima ispod — rijetka dostignuća u arhitekturi kuća. Grand finale je fenomenalna privatna terasa na krovu. S otvorenim nebom iznad Carnegie Hilla, ona je među najtraženijim privatnim vanjskim prostorima na Upper East Sideu. Podrum sadrži potpuno opremljenu praonicu i apartman za osoblje. Ko-ekskluzivno s Modlin Group.

12 East 94th Street nije samo rezidencija — to je argument za to kako bi se trebali živjeti.

One of Carnegie Hill’s most storied and rare 40-foot-wide mansions, 12 East 94th Street is a singular urban residence. This 15,235-square-foot, five-story landmark possesses extraordinary provenance, architectural distinction, and cultural gravity. Originally designed by A. B. Ogden & Son for developer John H. Gray as part of a distinguished row of brownstone-faced houses, 12 East 94th Street was subsequently renovated and reimagined in its entirety by Rafael Viñoly — elevating every detail to museum quality. The five-bedroom home’s renovation marries the gravity of the original 19th-century townhouse with a sculptural modernism grounded by an iconic curved central stairwell and garden curtain wall — the latter a defining gesture of transparency rare on the Upper East Side — a unique oasis in the heart of the city.

The first floor of the house served as the home of Salon 94, the contemporary art gallery founded by Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn, lending the residence cultural biography. The Viñoly renovation was conceived to accommodate both the private and the monumental — a distinction that informs every room.

Entry is announced by an impressive burr walnut veneer door of commanding scale and craftsmanship. Beyond it, the first floor unfolds as a dedicated salon — with an adjoining library office, powder room, and generous walk-in coat closet. The vast living room gallery, with Viñoly’s signature curved glass facade, gives way to a tranquil modern garden below, while a self-contained guest suite with kitchenette offers complete privacy.

At the heart of the residence rises Viñoly’s defining gesture: a continuous sculptural staircase clad in burr walnut veneer — matching the entry door in a considered act of material continuity — spiraling upward through all four floors to a crowning skylight that floods the interior with natural light.

On the parlor level, an expansive formal living room with elegant curved ceilings of exceptional height, designed for the display of art, and a dining room seating 16. Both rooms have working wood-burning fireplaces and are separated by an elegant landing and large pocket doors — a gracious arrangement designed for grand entertaining and equally suited to an intimate evening at home. The windowed eat-in chef’s kitchen features custom banquette seating, a full suite of Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and a bespoke floor-to-ceiling climate-controlled wine cellar — a rarity of both design and function.

Family bedrooms are gathered on the third floor. An expansive primary suite overlooks the garden, centered on a grand walk-in closet and a large windowed ensuite with a double shower and soaking tub. Separated by a landing, two additional large bedrooms — each with ample closet space and a private ensuite bath — complete this level with quiet comfort and discretion.

The top floor offers remarkable versatility: a fitness room, a yoga room, a fourth bedroom with ensuite, an immersive media room, and a generous study that crowns the residence in scholarly calm. Proportions and light on this level rival the floors below — a rare achievement in townhouse architecture. The grand finale is a phenomenal private rooftop terrace. With open sky above Carnegie Hill, it is among the most coveted private outdoor spaces on the Upper East Side. The basement contains a fully equipped laundry room and a live-in staff apartment. Co-Exclusive with Modlin Group.

12 East 94th Street is not merely a residence — it is an argument for how one should live.