Awali ilipangwa kuwa na vyumba viwili vya kulala, duplex hii yenye mwangaza wa kufikia mita za mraba 1,800 - iliyoko ndani ya Hoteli ya des Artistes - imepangwa tena kwa uangalifu kuwa makazi yenye chumba kimoja cha kulala chenye ubora na muonekano wa kipekee. Nyumba hii ina chumba cha wahudumu kwenye sakafu moja, kilichokamilishwa na bafu ya nusu na mashine ya kufua na kukausha.

Sebule yenye mwangaza wa jua, yenye urefu wa karibu miguu kumi na tisa inapanuka chini ya dari iliyo na michoro ya mikono - iliyorejeshwa kwa uzuri na waangalizi wa Smithsonian, waliorejesha kila hatua ya brashi na uchongaji. Madirisha ya kashfa yenye urefu wa futi kumi na nne yanajaza nafasi hiyo kwa mwanga mzuri kutoka kusini na mashariki, kuunda mazingira ya kifahari na tulivu. Maelezo ya usanifu yanapatikana wengi - kuanzia kazi za madirisha ya chuma zilizorejelewa hadi ngazi ya mbao iliyo na uchongaji, balustrade, na mifuko ya moto ya mawe iliyotengenezwa kwa mikono inayoshikilia sebule hiyo kwa joto na uzito.

Milango ya mfukoni inachanganya sebule na eneo la kula kuunda mtiririko usio na kushindwa, huku eneo kubwa la kula likifunguka kwenye balcony ya kupendeza inayotazama dome ya kanisa jirani. Karibu na eneo la kula, jikoni la kifahari lililorejeshwa linapambwa na vifaa vya hali ya juu na kivutio maalum cha hewa kilichofunikwa kwa shaba kinachohakikisha muonekano wa mitindo na joto.

Juu ya ngazi ya usanifu inayovutia, suite kuu ya utulivu, yenye mwangaza wa jua, inafurahia mwanga laini kutoka kusini na mtazamo wa Central Park. Kabati la kutembea lenye nafasi kubwa - ambalo lilikuwa chumba cha pili cha kulala - linaweza kubadilishwa tena kwa urahisi ikiwa inahitajika. Bafu ya msingi iliyofunikwa kwa mmarvinyo ina hisia za spa, ikiwa na tub ya kuogea ya kina na bafuni ya kioo iliyofungwa. Chumba cha poda kimeongezwa kwa wazo hili kwa urahisi. Kipoza hewa cha kati kinahakikisha faraja ya kisasa katika kila sehemu.

Kila sehemu ya nyumba inawakilisha kiwango kisichokuwa cha kawaida cha uangalifu. Vifaa vya mwangaza ni vya kale au vilivyotengenezwa maalum; vifaa, funguo za milango, na swichi za mwangaza vimefiwa tena na kuchaguliwa kwa mkono ili kuhifadhi roho ya asili ya nyumba. Pazia za kawaida zinapanda kwa drama kuelekea dari, zikikamilishwa na vivuli vya madirisha vinavyodhibitiwa kwa mbali, kwa urahisi usio na shida.

Chumba cha wahudumu kilichojumuishwa - kwa sasa kinatumika kama eneo kubwa la kuhifadhi, chenye uwezo wa kutumika kama chumba kidogo cha wageni au ofisi ya nyumbani - kipo mwishoni mwa korido kwenye ghorofa ya sita. Kinatoa bafu ya nusu na mashine ya kufua/kukausha, ambayo inaweza kubadilishwa kwa urahisi na kuja na mfuniko, ikiwa inahitajika.

Hoteli ya des Artistes inatoa mtindo wa maisha wa ajabu. Wanaishi wanapata piscina, kituo cha mazoezi ya binafsi, uwanja wa squash, uhifadhi wa baiskeli, na bara bara ya nje yenye kuta za juu. Wamiliki pia wanapata huduma ya chumba na viwango vya chakula vilivyopewa kipaumbele kutoka mgahawa maarufu wa Leopard, wakati lifti zinazohudumiwa na huduma kamili zinatoa faraja na usalama.

Iliyojengwa mnamo mwaka wa 1917, jumba hili la ghorofa kumi na nane la Gothic Revival limekuwa nyumbani kwa wasanii wa tamaduni na ubunifu wa New York, kuanzia Noël Coward na Isadora Duncan hadi Meya John V. Lindsay, Alexander Woollcott, Norman Rockwell, na Joel Grey. Iko kwenye eneo bora, karibu kabisa na Central Park na dakika chache kutoka Lincoln Center, chakula cha kiwango cha dunia, makumbusho, na usafiri, Hoteli ya des Artistes inabaki kuwa moja ya ushirikiano unaotamaniwa zaidi Manhattan - ikiruhusu ufadhili wa 50%, wanyama wa kipenzi na pieds-à-terre. Zaidi ya kuwa nyumbani yenye kupendeza, makazi haya ni urithi - urithi wa umetendea nzuri na utamaduni ndani ya moja ya alama za usanifu zinazodumu zaidi za New York.

Originally conceived as a two-bedroom, this luminous, triple-mint duplex of approximately 1,800 square feet - set within the legendary Hotel Des Artistes - has been meticulously reimagined as a gracious one-bedroom residence of exceptional quality and character. Included with the home is a staff room on the same floor, complete with a half bath and washer dryer.

A sun-drenched, soaring, nearly nineteen-foot living room unfolds beneath a hand-painted, beamed ceiling - magnificently restored by Smithsonian conservators, who revived every brushstroke and carving. Fourteen-foot casement windows flood the space with warm southern and eastern light, creating an atmosphere both grand and serene. Architectural details abound - from the restored iron window work to the carved wood staircase, balustrade, and hand-hewn stone fireplace that anchors the living room with warmth and gravity.

Pocket doors connect the living and dining rooms to create an effortless flow, as the spacious dining area opens onto a charming balcony overlooking the dome of a neighboring church. Just off of the dining room, the exquisitely renovated chef’s kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances and a distinctive copper-clad vent hood that grounds the space with style and warmth.

Up the architecturally striking staircase, the tranquil, sun-washed primary suite enjoys soft southern light and a glimpse of Central Park. An incredibly spacious walk-in closet - formerly a second bedroom - can be easily reconverted if desired. The marble-clad primary bath feels spa-like, with a deep soaking tub and separate glass-enclosed shower. A powder room was thoughtfully added on this level for convenience. Central air conditioning ensures modern comfort throughout.

Every element of the home reflects an uncommon level of thoughtfulness. Light fixtures are antique or custom-made; hardware, doorknobs, and light switches have been restored and hand-selected to preserve the home’s original spirit. Custom draperies rise dramatically toward the ceiling, complemented by remote-controlled window shades, for effortless ease.

The included staff room - currently used as a spacious storage area, with potential to serve as a small guest room or home office - is located down the hall on the sixth floor. It offers a half bath and washer/dryer, which could easily swapped for a shower, if desired.

The Hotel Des Artistes offers an extraordinary lifestyle. Residents enjoy a swimming pool, private fitness center, squash court, bike storage, and a high-walled outdoor roof deck. Shareholders also receive room service and preferred dining rates from the acclaimed, on-site Leopard restaurant, while attended elevators and full-service amenities provide comfort and security.

Built in 1917, this eighteen-story Gothic Revival masterpiece has long been home to New York’s cultural and creative elite, from Noël Coward and Isadora Duncan to Mayor John V. Lindsay, Alexander Woollcott, Norman Rockwell, and Joel Grey. Perfectly situated right across from Central Park and just moments from Lincoln Center, world-class dining, museums, and transportation, the Hotel Des Artistes remains one of Manhattan’s most highly-coveted cooperatives - allowing 50% financing, pets and pieds-à-terre. More than just a spectacular home, this residence is a legacy - an heirloom of fine craftsmanship and culture within one of New York’s most enduring architectural icons.