2109 Broadway, 13-109

THE APARTMENT: The -109 line, original 12-room residence that occupies a full private wing of the Ansonia, is the largest and most characteristic of the Building, with its circular living room, oval gallery entry, horse-shoe shaped dining room and library, and plunging views above Central Park and Broadway. Additionally, the 13th floor offers the highest ceiling of true 11 ft, the widest limestone balcony, giving the space the perspective of an 18th century French demeure, typical of the Beaux-Arts architecture. French architect Dubois was commissioned to elaborate his last masterpiece at the turn of the century for Mr. Stokes, son of a rich industrialist and who’s budget was… unlimited. The Ansonia became the most luxurious resident hotel in the world. The Grand Entry Foyer leads to a circular distribution and two wings of bedrooms, allowing a wide flexibility of use for: - a large family (up to 6BR's + DR and Maid’s) - a couple who would prefer a glorious enfilade of side-by-side entertaining rooms: Round corner LR opening to LIB and DR, Music Room, Home office and guest quarters, -or a loft. Apt 13-109 is the most sought-after turret layout; it offers 100% privacy as it shares no wall with neighbors. FEATURES: Stunning restored subway-tile and Apollo marble bathrooms, stainless steel windowed kitchen. 11' Ceiling w plaster Details, original mahogany Door w bronze Hardware, quarter-sawn herringbone oak Floor, Mahogany and Select Pine French Windows, Central Music System in 4 rooms. CONDITION: This is a combination of 3 mint spaces that just await for 2 original doorways to recreate the original opulent layout. A combined price can be worked out. Presently, 7 rooms of this unit can comfortably be lived-in while the simple combination takes place. Log onto mmadie.com to check out possible layouts. A comparable unit on the 7th Floor is asking $5.5M THE LEGENDARY BUILDING: The Ansonia profile is seen from afar on Broadway due to its calculated positioning at the most acute bend of the Boulevard. The imposing Haussmanien chef-d'oeuvre is one of the most featured addresses in New York architecture reference books if not on their cover page. 24H Garage, Private Storage bins, and a remarkable landscaped roof-desk with postcard views on the Upper-West-Side Landmarks are available to Owners. Previews are invited on one moment's notice everyday.