4-8 East 94th Street

> Those desiring a palatial residence know that with New York townhouses, width and location are everything. > In this case, neither can be equaled. > Former home of Spence-Chapin, the building designed by A.B. Ogden & Son in 1890 was originally three of four rowhouses. > No. 8 was owned by Swiss entrepreneur, Max D. Neuburger. > In 1936, Nos. 6-8 were combined into a five-story, 40-ft. wide house with a neo-classical façade for George Perkins. > In 1955, Spence-Chapin acquired the Perkins' home and commissioned the firm Kahan & Jacobs to convert it into office use. > Between 1963-1965, it also acquired 22-ft wide No. 4, which was renovated to a seven story office building by architect George Hickey. > The façade underwent several transformations. > Both facades feature red brick with a limestone base. > Second floor wrought iron continues throughout. > The pilasters of Nos. 6-8 are enriched with Greek fret motifs. > The slightly recessed entrance is flanked by Doric columns. > The piano nobile has tall windows with austere surrounds while stone lintels with Greek frets are on third and fourth. > The stone-trimmed attic is set back behind a stone cornice with anthemion cresting. > Currently, most of the demolition work has been completed in preparation for the building's metamorphosis. > Built of solid concrete and steel structure, the building is awaiting a discerning purchaser who desires the ultimate New York mansion. > It is also ideal for a school, private club, diplomatic residence or institution.