A one-of-a-kind, one-bedroom duplex in a historic, 25-foot wide townhouse, built in 1847, with key access to Gramercy Park. This extraordinarily unique home includes access to the building roof overlooking Gramercy Park - awaiting one's imagination to renovate and make their own. This is the perfect pied-a-terre, artist studio, or full-time residence for a discerning buyer with a creative eye. Enter one of the most iconic pre-war mansions along Gramercy Park into a reception hall with elevator to the 5th floor. Once inside 5R, you will find an expansive great room with approx. 18-foot beamed ceilings, decorative fireplace, and bright skylights. Large, South-facing windows light the entire main floor. All floors are uniquely finished in hand-painted resin. Both the full-bath and powder room were custom-designed by the previous owner. The unique space is not without livable conveniences including central air-conditioning, washer/dryer combination and deep, full-heights closets throughout.

A stylish spiral staircase leads up to the loft kitchen featuring Gaggenau speed oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Sub-Zero wine cooler, and glass-top cooking surface. Through glass doors adjacent to the kitchen, an unmatched rooftop terrace, awaiting your imagination for a palatial outdoor living and entertaining space. Upon request, the current owner will provide previously DOB-approved roof renovation plans that can be submitted for renewal. Ideally located perched over the South of the park, the mansion neighbors The National Arts Club and is just a half a block from quaint Irving Place. The neighborhood is well-known for its many restaurants, unique shopping, and hub of public transportation​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​‌ options.