13 Monroe Place

This superb 19th century brownstone on quiet Monroe Place was in excellent condition in 2012 and filled with meticulously preserved historic detail. In December of that year a new owner began an 18-month renovation, transforming and launching this stylish home onto the pages of Swedish Elle Decor, Paris Vogue and MilK Magazine.

With stately proportions throughout, the beauty and scale of this home must be seen to be appreciated. It is 25' wide, 52' deep on a 100' lot and approximately 5900 sf on 5 floors. East West exposures, large windows, French doors and soaring ceiling heights allow for bright, light infused interiors from dawn until dusk. There are 14 rooms in all, 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, a powder room on the parlor floor, and voluminous storage and closet space throughout the house. Exterior space measures approximately 1800 sf, including a huge park-like rear garden, two large cedar decks, and a landscaped front garden. There is a full dry basement of approximately 1145 sf.

On the dramatically deep, open parlor floor, original arches frame three living areas which flow seamlessly one into another. The antique formality of a carved white marble fireplace in the front parlor is juxtaposed with the casual chic of wide-board floors of reclaimed white oak laid throughout the house. The open kitchen and dining area are an integral part of this huge parlor floor living area, with a large open-air dining deck just outside French doors. Kitchen appliances include a Miele oven, cooktop and dishwasher and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Storage needs are neatly met with sleek custom white matte lacquer cabinets by Effeti-Florence.

The three upper floors of the home include a full floor master suite, a floor of children's rooms with two baths and a laundry, and the top floor has an enormous media room, another bath, and a fully-equipped work-out space.

The master bedroom has a new gas fireplace, a spa-bath with radiant floor heat, soaking tub, and walk-in shower, and there are French doors which open onto a large cedar deck overlooking lush Monroe Place townhouse gardens. There is a walk-in closet and dressing room behind the master bedroom and the second bedroom on the front of this floor is used as a study.

The floor above the parlor level is the children's space and has three enormous rooms and two full baths. A full-sized vented laundry is located on this floor with well-planned built in storage and folding counter.

The garden floor is bright and above grade with a separate under stoop entrance and a door in the rear to the garden. This floor is enjoyed by the children as a play area with a guest room and bath at the rear.

Currently occupied as a single-family home, there is a two-family Certificate of Occupancy, and in the past the garden floor was a separate apartment with a living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bath.

Systems upgrades include Savant home automation, integrated sound system, audiovisual security system and more. Mechanicals are all well-maintained and there is 5-zone central air conditioning.