Awali ilipangwa kama nyumba ya vyumba viwili, duplex hii yenye mwangaza wa ajabu ya mita za mraba 1,800 - iliyoko ndani ya Hoteli ya Des Artistes - imefanywa upya kwa umakini kama makazi ya vyumba kimoja yenye ubora na tabia ya kipekee. Nyumba hii ina chumba cha wafanyakazi katika ghorofa hiyo hiyo, kilichokamilika na choo cha nusu na mashine ya kufulia.

Sebule inayong'ara, yenye urefu wa karibu futi kumi na tisa inapanuka chini ya dari iliyochorwa kwa mkono, iliyoibadilishwa kwa ukamilifu na wahifadhi wa Smithsonian, ambao walirejesha kila msukumo wa brashi na uchoraji. Madirisha ya futi kumi na nne yanajaza nafasi hiyo na mwanga wa joto kutoka kusini na mashariki, na kuunda mazingira ya jumla na tulivu. Maelezo ya usanifu yanazidi - kutoka kazi ya dirisha ya chuma iliyorejeshwa hadi ngazi ya mbao iliyoedekezwa, balustrade, na fireplace ya jiwe iliyofanyizwa kwa mikono ambayo inashikilia sebule hiyo kwa joto na uzito.

Milango ya mfukoni inaunganisha sebuleni na eneo la kulia ili kuunda mtiririko rahisi, huku eneo kubwa la kulia likifungua kwenye balcony ya kupendeza inayoangalia kubabe ya kanisa jirani. Karibu na eneo la kula, jikoni la kupikwa kwa ustadi limeandaliwa kwa vifaa vya kiwango cha juu na hodi yenye shaba ya pekee inayolipa muonekano wa mtindo na joto.

Juu ya ngazi ya usanifu inayovutia, suite kuu ya amani, yenye mwangaza wa jua inapata mwanga wa laini kutoka kusini na mtazamo wa Central Park. Kabati kubwa la ndani - awali lilikuwa chumba cha pili - linaweza kubadilishwa tena kwa urahisi ikiwa inahitajika. Bafu kuu iliyofanywa kwa marmor ina hisia za spa, ikiwa na bafu kubwa ya kupumzika na choo cha kioo kilichozungukwa kwa kipekee. Chumba cha kujiandaa kimeongezwa kwa ufikivu kwenye kiwango hiki kwa urahisi. Upepo wa kati wa hewa unahakikisha faraja ya kisasa kila mahali.

Kila kipengele cha nyumba kinawakilisha kiwango kisichokuwa cha kawaida cha umakini. Mwangaza ni wa zamani au umeandikwa maalum; vifaa, vidole vya milango, na swichi za mwanga zimejengwa upya na kuchaguliwa kwa mikono ili kuhifadhi roho ya asili ya nyumba. Mapazia ya kawaida yanainuka kwa mtindo kuelekea dari, yakikamilishwa na vivuli vya madirisha vinavyodhibitiwa kwa mbali, kwa urahisi bila juhudi.

Chumba cha wafanyakazi kilichojumuishwa - kwa sasa kinatumiwa kama eneo kubwa la kuhifadhi, yenye uwezo wa kuwa chumba kidogo cha wageni au ofisi ya nyumbani - kiko upande wa korido kwenye ghorofa ya sita. Kinatoa choo cha nusu na mashine ya kufulia/kukausha, ambayo inaweza kubadilishwa kwa urahisi kwa choo, ikiwa inahitajika.

Hoteli ya Des Artistes inatoa mtindo wa maisha wa ajabu. Wakazi wanafurahia bwawa la kuogelea, kituo cha ushirika wa kibinafsi, uwanja wa squash, uhifadhi wa baiskeli, na terasa ya juu yenye kuta za urefu. Washiriki pia wanapata huduma za chumba na viwango vya kula vilivyopendekezwa kutoka kwa mgahawa maarufu wa Leopard, huku lifti zinazohudumiwa na huduma kamili zikitoa faraja na usalama.

Iliyojengwa mwaka 1917, kazi hii ya sanaa ya Gothic Revival yenye ghorofa kumi na nane imekuwa nyumbani kwa wasomi na wabunifu wa kitamaduni wa New York, kutoka Noël Coward na Isadora Duncan hadi Meya John V. Lindsay, Alexander Woollcott, Norman Rockwell, na Joel Grey. Ipo katika eneo bora moja kwa moja mbele ya Central Park na ni dakika chache kutoka Lincoln Center, chakula cha kiwango cha dunia, makumbusho, na usafiri, Hoteli ya Des Artistes inabaki kuwa moja ya vyama vya ushirika vilivyotamaniwa zaidi Manhattan - ikiruhusu ufadhili wa 50%, wanyama wa kipenzi na pieds-à-terre. Zaidi ya kuwa nyumba ya ajabu, makazi haya ni urithi - urithi wa ufundi mzuri na tamaduni 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.