284 Fifth Ave, 5-E

Owning a piece of history in the posh NoMad district. This stunning rare corner two bedroom residence is truly a dream coming true for anyone who appreciates the beauty of turn of the century. All historical details are carefully preserved with soaring 11 feet ceilings and elegant molding details throughout; the grand living room boasts a decorative fireplace and five 7-foot tall windows facing south and east lending openness and fantastic light; master king size bedroom has a large walk-in closet; second bedroom is perfectly suited as a guest bedroom or home office; the kitchen has been recently updated with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, granite counter top and cherry wood cabinets; the spacious windowed bathroom is fitted with gorgeous granite tiles; the parquet wood floor is in excellent condition; there are 5 large walk in closets total to satisfy all your storage needs. Built in 1890 by the prominent Scottish-American jeweler William Moir, the Wilbraham is a strikingly handsome Romanesque Revival-style building, graced by rock-faced stonework and intricately-carved stone details. It stands eight stately stories under a verdigris copper-covered mansard roof. In June 2004 the building was awarded landmark status. There is also an elevator, laundry and live-in super for your convenience. The hallway just underwent a remodeling in 2014 and is very well maintained. Liberal sublet policy and acceptance of pied-a-terre make it attractive to a even broader audience. The burgeoning NoMad district is very centrally located, surrounded by landmarks like Madison Square Park and Flat Iron Building, celebrated by numerous great restaurants such as ILILI and Eleven Madison Square Park, and adorned with some fun spots like Eataly and Sex Museum. Multiple subway lines (Red, Orange, Yellow and Green) are at your fingertip.