63 West 89th Street

> Its 1894. The city is in a stage of rebirth after the Great Financial Crisis of 93. > A row of new brownstones sprout up along W. 89th...#63 is one of them. > Through the years that followed, the neighborhood had its trials and glories. > In 1968, Mr. & Mrs. George Voskovec strolled by the house which was being used, boarding house style, by eight men. > Mr. Voskovec, a hero of the Czech resistance, an accomplished stage and screen actor, plus a new American citizen was persuasive in convincing the gentlemen to move so he could buy the house which enchanted him. > The couple lovingly restored their home to its original grandeur paying close attention to the scrollwork, chair-rails, banisters, wood shutters and fireplace adornments. > During their 13 years of residence, there was a beehive of activity with parties for musicians, actors and Czech refugees. > Many movie buffs might recognize Mr. Voskovec for his role in 12 Angry Men. > In all he made 72 films. > In 1981 when the Voskovecs' decided to retire, another couple fell in love with #63. > They have stayed, raising a now-grown family, to the present day. > The current owners willingly assumed the mantle of keeping the architectural details intact. > Take a good look at all the photos and floorplans, there's lots of room to spread out while absorbing the history that lies within. > You're invited to visit, perhaps you'll be lucky enough to assume the mantle next. > Co-Exclusive