Own a piece of Old New York in a historic 1902, Georgian-style, wide brownstone, with elevator, that features one of the most beautifully-proportioned and appointed rooms in the city. Your gracious living room is a 20 x 24-' Great Room, paneled in English knotty pine. Detailing comes from an English 18th century house. Other turn-of-the century features: 10-9 ceilings, a fireplace (non-working), herringbone hardwood floors and huge, double-hung, multi-paned south-facing windows with window seats and shutters. This is a room designed for entertaining. Your cook's kitchen has a Viking stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, open granite shelving, a wall of cabinets for ample storage, and separated counter space for two chefs. After a successful evening, retire to the gloriously quiet bedroom, which is spacious enough to accommodate a king size-bed and desk or sitting area. The bathroom has all the features you need: a large deep tub for soaking, Hansgrohe, Duravit and Toto fixtures. A home with such museum-worthy good bones and prime location rarely comes on the market. The apartment is in move-in, turn-key condition, and is located between Madison Ave and Park Ave.

Building amenities: Laundry in basement, Pets considered on a case-by-case basis, Pied-a-terre's allowed.  Local amenities: Central Park, just 1-1/2 blocks away. New York Society Library, Museum Mile, restaurants, supermarket, grocery stores. Transportation: 79th Street crosstown, Madison and Fifth Avenue buses at the corner or one block away. 4,5,6 subway stops close by.