106 8th Ave

This magnificent Beaux Arts mansion with its' Neo-Classical and Neo-Renaissance influences was built in 1900 by Louis Bonert and designed by architect Thomas Bennett. Once you pass the handsome limestone facade, the interior space is truly spectacular and elevates this 8,000 plus square foot residence to the exceptional. The residence's grandeur is immediately evident upon entering and viewing the stunning and unexpected entry/lobby with a manor sized red onyx fireplace and Corinthian columns, featuring a grand 6' wide center staircase leading to a simply magnificent parlor level. This entire parlor floor is the jewel in the crown of this home. Consisting of a beautifully detailed reception landing, a gorgeous parlor/music room and an absolutely exquisite dining room the 15' ceiling height on this level makes for scale rarely seen. With its gorgeous inlaid floor, 12' wide columned fireplace and ceiling height mirror, magnificent stained glass skylight that beautifully captures the afternoon light and hand painted vistas above the handsome paneled walls this beautifully appointed space is a work of art. The music room/parlor is equally impressive with an even more intricate inlaid floor of mahogany, oak, birch and cherry wood. This beautiful space, with its' coffered ceiling and gold leaf rosettes, speaks of grand entertaining by its' amazing acoustics. Stunning panoramas begin on 5th floor level and culminate on the roof, accessed by the continuance of the staircase, home to breath-taking and unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, Statue of Liberty and beyond and is perfect for creating a fantastic outdoor living space. The home has 6 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms as well as a passenger elevator servicing all five living space floors. The property includes a full-sized basement housing utilities and mechanicals and a private 8'x 20' outdoor patio. Though the house was originally built as a single family residence in 1900, the property was reclassified for use as an eight family building in 1948. A meticulous restoration began in the 1970s, lasting a decade, and resulted in recapturing the essence of the original interior elegance of this outstanding home. Offered at $9,850,000. Private showings by appointment only.