Even before ascending the front steps, you know you are about to enter something special.  The only covered entry portico on the block greets you as if to say "welcome".   This beautiful and ornate portico is just one of the many gathering places that make this multi-family feel like a home.   Upon entry the high ceilings, original wood floors and paneling with detailed chair rail create a warm yet grand impression.  The first floor has a light-filled common parlor featuring French doors, large windows adorned with pocket shutters, 13' plaster ceilings, built-in shelving, fireplace mantel and large mirror.   The owner and residents have used this room for informal music/art/speaking events as well as a few family dinners.  In addition to the front parlor there is a middle common lobby -  a great place for friends to hang out before a night out.  Just off the lobby is a 1st floor half bath.  At the rear of the first floor is an office - currently used as the building office - perfect for a self-employed owner occupant.  This office previously had a U&O as a residential unit.  The current configuration is 6 residential units and this office.  The building has a total of just over 10,000 sq. ft., about 8400 sq. ft. above grade. The basement houses a studio apartment (with patio), storage cages for each rental unit, a shop, secure owner storage, gas and electric meters (for each apartment, office and common space) and a pump room (sprinkler system, water service, and domestic pressure pump).  The building was completely renovated between 2007-2009, with new systems, new roof (slate on mansard and witch's peak), electric service (600 amps), new windows on side and rear (56 in total were replaced), new plumbing - all feeder lines were replaced.  All rental units were also renovated, new bathrooms (Kohler/Moen fixtures, glass shower doors (all but one)), tile floors and chair rail.  New kitchens include granite countertops, Merillat cabinets, stainless faced appliances, dishwashers, and microwave. The second and third floor have a studio/1ba and 2br 1ba units respectively.  The building's jewel occupies the fourth, fifth and sixth floors. This apartment, also completely renovated over 2007-9 is an  entertainer's dream, with over 3400 sq ft , 2br. 2.5ba modern open floor plan, 2 story atrium area, family area, entertaining space, den (could be 3rd bedroom), the apartments third level feels like its own apartment, with bar sink and sitting area - perfect for morning coffee or afternoon/evening cocktails - and a fabulous NanaWall accordion door system leading to a rare front facing PH deck.  This level alone is one of the most unique spaces in Mount Vernon.  At the budling's rear is a parking-grade patio and garage port parking for two cars(garage port).  There is an enclosed trash area that houses unit air compressors as well.