Ghorofa ya kuvutia na adimu yenye vyumba viwili vya kulala, inayochukua ghorofa nzima katika jengo la brownstone lenye lifti, upana wa futi 25 na lililojengwa mwaka 1862, kwenye mtaa wenye miti mingi na historia tajiri, mkabala na Morgan Library na umbali wa vitalu vitano tu kutoka Grand Central.

Ndani ya nyumba namba 4FR katika 23 East 37th Street, utapata vyumba vyenye nafasi ya kifahari, dari zenye urefu wa futi kumi na moja, meko mawili ya asili yenye mapambo ya marumaru, pamoja na wingi wa ajabu wa maelezo ya kihistoria yaliyorejeshwa kwa uangalifu mkubwa.

Hapo awali zikiwa vyumba viwili tofauti, wamiliki wa sasa walifanya ukarabati mkubwa ili kuunda makazi yenye hadhi, ya kuvutia na yenye starehe—wakihakikisha katika kila hatua kuhifadhi hisia za kihistoria, huku wakiongeza kwa ustadi mahitaji muhimu ya maisha ya karne ya 21.

Ukumbi mpana wa kuingilia, wenye kabati lake la kuingilia ndani, hukukaribisha na kuweka mtindo wa nyumba nzima. Sebule ina ukubwa wa kutosha, ikiwa na meko la asili la marumaru, mapambo mazuri na madirisha yanayoelekea kusini yanayotazama 37th Street. Ukiangalia upande wa pili wa barabara, utaona sehemu ya zamani zaidi ya Morgan Library, na ukiangalia juu—utaona Empire State Building. Hutayaona kamwe mifumo ya kupasha na kupoza hewa—imefichwa chini ya madirisha. Madirisha hayo pia yana vifuniko vya asili vya mbao ambavyo hujificha kwa ustadi ndani ya fremu za madirisha visipotumika.

Chumba kikuu cha kulala pia kina nafasi kubwa, kikiwa na meko lake la marumaru—kikitoa hisia za chumba cha kifahari katika hoteli ya kiwango cha juu. Kina chumba cha kuvaa chenye dirisha, bafu la kisasa lenye vifaa vya kiwango cha juu vya Dornbracht na sakafu yenye joto, pamoja na mashine ya kufulia na ya kukausha. Kikielekea bustani za nyuma za nyumba za mtaa, chumba kikuu cha kulala ni tulivu kabisa.

Jikoni linaonyesha mbinu bora ya ukarabati inayounganisha mambo yote mazuri—makabati maalum yaliyotengenezwa kwa ustadi yanaakisi hali ya kihistoria ya nyumba, huku yakificha mashine ya kuosha vyombo ya Miele na friji ya Sub-Zero, na kuonyesha jiko pamoja na kifyonza moshi cha Viking.

Karibu na jikoni kuna bafu la pili kamili, pia lenye vifaa vya kiwango cha juu vya Dornbracht. Karibu na sebule kuna chumba cha pili cha kulala chenye makabati mawili makubwa.

Mtaa huu pamoja na jengo hili vimejaa historia. Namba 23 lilikuwa mojawapo ya majengo matatu makubwa ya brownstone ya mtindo wa Kiitalia yaliyojengwa kati ya mwaka 1860 na 1862 na mjenzi David Robins, wakati ambapo wakazi mashuhuri na matajiri wa New York walikuwa ndio kwanza wanaanza kuhamia Murray Hill. Wakati huo, Central Park ilikuwa bado haijakamilika kikamilifu, na sehemu pekee ya Fourth Avenue iliyokuwa imefunikwa na kubadilishwa jina kuwa Park Avenue ilikuwa kati ya 33rd na 40th Street. Upande wa Madison Avenue wa mtaa huu kuna sehemu ya zamani zaidi ya Morgan Library, iliyoanzia mwaka 1853, pamoja na Beaux Arts De Lamar Mansion, iliyojengwa mwaka 1905 na ambayo sasa ni ubalozi mdogo. Upande wa Park Avenue wa mtaa huu, kwenye eneo lililokusanywa na Jack, mwana wa J.P. Morgan, kuna Union League Club.

Utahisi historia hii tajiri unapokaribia namba 23. Kwa nje, ni jengo lenye kuvutia sana, lenye upana wa futi 25 na ghorofa tano. Ndani kuna lifti ya Otis iliyorejeshwa—urahisi unaokaribishwa na usiotarajiwa katika nyumba ya mjini ya karne ya 19. Hata hivyo, ngazi zake ni hazina isiyopaswa kukosa, zikiwa na mikongojo na kazi za mbao zilizorejeshwa kwa uzuri, huku mwanga wa jua ukimiminika kupitia dirisha la paa lililo juu. Unapopanda, utahisi kana kwamba unasafiri kurudi nyuma katika wakati.

Bila shaka, hatuwezi kupuuza urahisi wa kipekee wa eneo hili. Likiwa vitalu vitano tu kutoka Grand Central na One Vanderbilt, chini ya maili moja kutoka Theater District, na likiwa karibu kwa urahisi na mikahawa isiyohesabika pamoja na huduma nyingine—karibu kila upande—itakuwa vigumu kupata eneo bora zaidi la kufurahia New York.

Ada ya kila mwezi ya matengenezo kwa 4FR ni dola 3,268.08, ikijumuisha kodi.

23 East 37th Street ni jengo la ushirika linaloruhusu makazi ya muda ya pied-à-terre. Kuna kodi ya uuzaji wa 2% inayolipwa na mnunuzi. Pia, pamoja na mashine ya kufulia na ya kukausha iliyo ndani ya nyumba, wakazi wote wa 23 East 37th wanaweza kutumia mashine ya kufulia na ya kukausha, pamoja na sehemu ya kuhifadhi ya pamoja, kwenye ghorofa ya chini.

Wasiliana nasi leo ili kupanga kutembelea kwa faragha nyumba hii adimu na ya kipekee.

Stunning and rare floor-through two bedroom in an 1862, 25' elevator brownstone, on a leafy and history-rich block across from the Morgan Library, only five blocks from Grand Central.
Inside apartment 4FR at 23 East 37th Street, you'll find luxuriously spacious rooms, eleven-foot ceilings, two original fireplaces with marble mantels, and an extraordinary abundance of meticulously restored historic details.
Previously two separate apartments, the present owners undertook extensive renovations to create a gracious, inviting and comfortable home - taking care at every step to honor the historic feel, while gently incorporating the essentials for 21st century living.
A generous foyer, with its own walk-in closet, welcomes you and sets the tone. The living room is amply scaled, with an original marble fireplace, rich detail, and south-facing windows overlooking 37th Street. If you look across the street, you'll see the oldest section of the Morgan Library, and if you look up - the Empire State Building. You'll never see the heating and AC - but they're tucked away under the windows. The windows even have original wooden shutters that disappear discreetly into the window frames when not in use.
The primary bedroom is also generously scaled, with its own marble fireplace - giving off the feel of a top end luxury hotel suite, with a windowed dressing room, a modern bath with top-end Dornbracht fixtures and radiant heated floors - and a washer and dryer. Overlooking rear townhouse gardens, the primary bedroom is pindrop quiet.
The kitchen illustrates the best-of-all-worlds approach of the renovation - fine custom cabinetry reflects the historic feel of the place, which concealing a Miele dishwasher and Sub Zero Fridge, and showcasing a Viking range and hood.
Off the kitchen is a second full bathroom, also equipped with top-end Dornbracht fixtures. Off the living room is second bedroom with two large closets.
Both the block and the building are steeped in history. #23 was one of three large, Italianate brownstones completed between 1860 and 1862 by the builder David Robins, at a time when prominent and wealthy New Yorkers were just beginning to move to Murray Hill. At the time, Central Park wasn't yet fully complete, and the only stretch of Fourth Avenue that had been covered over and renamed Park Avenue was the stretch between 33rd and 40th Street. On the Madison Avenue end of the block is the oldest part of the Morgan Library, dating to 1853, and the Beaux Arts De Lamar Mansion, dating to 1905, now a Consulate. At the Park Avenue end of the block, on a site assembled by J.P Morgan's son Jack, stands the Union League Club.
You'll sense this rich history when you approach #23. Outside, it’s an imposing 25’ wide, and five stories high. Inside, there's a restored Otis elevator, a welcome and unexpected convenience in as 19th century townhouse - but the stairway is a gem not to be missed, with beautifully restored banisters and woodwork, and sunlight streaming in from a skylight above. As you ascend, you'll feel like you're stepping back in time.
Of course, we cannot understate the extraordinary convenience of the location. Just 5 blocks from Grand Central and One Vanderbilt, less than a mile from the Theater District, and with countless restaurants and other resources within easy reach - in almost any direction - it would be hard to find a better location to enjoy New York.
Monthly maintenance for 4FR is $3,268.08, which includes taxes.
23 East 37th Street is a coop that allows pied-a-terres. There is a flip tax of 2% paid by the purchaser. Also note that, in addition to the washer and dryer in the unit, all residents of 23 East 37th have access to a washer dryer, plus common storage, in the basement level.
Contact us today to arrange a private viewing of this remarkably rare offering.
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