This 25' Italianate brownstone was built in 1846. During the 1870's it served as the studio for Richard Morris Hunt, renowned architect of the Met, the Biltmore estate, the Breakers and several other large properties on the eastern seaboard. The parlor level, floor through apartment has been completely renovated marrying period charm with contemporary utility. Mitered herringbone walnut floors anchor the design. Crown moldings, high baseboards and transomed doors provide style to compliment the 10 foot ceilngs. The LIving and Dining area benefit from over-sized custom arched windows that swing open, and original stone decorative fireplace. The stunning 18' stainless/Carrara marble galley kitchen includes Sub-Zero refrigerator with ice-maker, Miele gas cooktop, wall oven, Bosch dishwasher, and disposal. The baths are finished with sheets of back painted glass. There is a full bath off kitchen which includes thermostatic shower/tub and Washer/Dryer. The large master bath has double sinks in a custom, stainless vanity and marble themostatic shower. Floor to ceiling shuttered French doors line the rooms at the rear of the apartment. The second bedroom is paneled cerused oak, has a coffered ceiling and two closets. The huge master bedroom has a sizeable cedar closet, original tile and stone decorative fireplace and French doors opening to an iron balcony with garden views. In the center of Manhattan, the heart of Flatiorn; immediate access to key transportation, Union Square, Madison Square park and world class dining and shopping.