A Remsen Street Grand Mansion

Listed as occupying this site as far back as 1838, this home incorporates early Greek-Revival woodwork, which was later modified with post-Civil War period details. The rear addition and parlors on the main floor were remodeled in “colonial” or “Adam” fashion in 1906. This rare through-the-block property includes two buildings. The main house contains approximately 10,000 square feet over five stories, with beautiful wood detail, moldings and floors. The parlor floor is approximately 80 ft. deep with three main rooms, each with a fireplace. The large galley kitchen features a floor-to-ceiling, south-facing window overlooking a lovely garden. The garden floor is currently a 2000 sq. ft , two-bedroom rental apartment. This space could easily be incorporated into your living area as guest rooms, a home office, media room and or game room. The basement level boasts a wine cellar. The master-bedroom floor has a suite of four rooms: a sitting room with fireplace, a library with fireplace, one bedroom with fireplace and a small office with bay window. There are also two giant walk-in closets and a large bathroom. This floor is approximately 1800 sq. ft., with high ceilings, period details and wood floors. The south-facing windows bring in great light with views overlooking neighboring carriage houses and row houses both north and south. The fourth and fifth floors each have three bedrooms, fireplaces, beautiful built-in details, and views to the bay and the Verazzano Narrows Bridge. The staircase to the roof and the views of the bay make a roof deck an easily-imagined possibility.The carriage house located at the rear of the garden has a wonderful shaded sitting area, accessible from the balcony staircase descending to the garden. The main entry to the carriage house is from Grace Court Alley, with a garage that can accommodate two cars. In addition, it has a wonderful, bright apartment above and a full cellar below with windows (which once provided horses with fresh air and light). The carriage house has separately metered utilities and its own furnace.This grand piece of history has been home to many fine families, including, for thirty years, the former chairman of Morgan Stanley. I sold this home to the current family, who have enjoyed it for the past fifteen years. They are now ready to downsize — which presents you with a rare opportunity to own one of the premiere properties in New York City.