64 West 87th Street, THOUSE

Built within two decades of the end of the Civil War, this 1884 Clarence True single-family townhouse has been completely renovated to blend 130 years of historical charm with all the conveniences of modern-day living. From its limestone facade and original oak detailing to its newly installed mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, every inch of the home has been carefully renovated to the exacting standards of Zivkovic Connolly Architects, a firm that has won multiple awards for classical design.

Spread across 6 floors on a 17 by 100 foot lot—each floor served by an elevator—the home possesses 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 powder rooms, 4 gas fireplaces, an outdoor garden, two outdoor terraces, two balconies, and 3 floors of gorgeous living and entertaining space.

The first floor is anchored by a Jacobean-style entryway foyer. It is an homage to the property’s past, with oak flooring featuring the original parquet design and border, oak wainscoting and mantle, intricate millwork detailing and vintage light fixtures. Sitting just beyond it is the home’s beautifully finished kitchen. It is composed of a limestone floor, soapstone countertops and backsplash, custom cabinetry, and a suite of appliances from brands like Subzero, Bertazzoni, Miele, and Fisher Paykel. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious, refrigerated wine room and, on the opposite side, a family dining room that leads into a paved garden area—510 SF—with a gas barbecue attachment.

Below the first floor lies the cellar, a space that has been expanded to include a media room, gym, and mechanicals room. Above the first floor, up a set of original oak stairs with ornate millwork detail, lies an elegant landing that connects the living room to the dining room and library. The dining room ceiling features original wood beams while the living room ceiling is graced with Rococo-styled coved plaster. They each have their own ceramic-faced fireplaces.

The third floor holds the home’s master bedroom, a master study with its own fireplace, and a luxurious master bathroom. The bathroom is encased in marble tile and features double vanity sinks, a heated towel bar, a separate shower, and a sophisticated claw-foot tub with chrome-encased feet. Just off the bedroom there is also a small balcony. The fourth and fifth floors each have a pair of sizable bedrooms—all with their own full bathrooms. The fourth floor also has a terrace and a laundry room while the fifth contains a balcony that spans the width of the building. The roof features a 365 SF terrace with attachments for water and electric.

64 West 87th is the rare home where one can feel the gravitas of age and, at the same time, bask in the comforts of modern technology. It is less than a block away from Central Park and near attractions like the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Historical Society. Nearby subway lines include the 1/B/C lines.