Property Description for 34 Gramercy Park East, 8-C
Key to the Park! Old world grandeur on Gramercy Park
Exquisite Pre-War, 3 Bed - 2 Bath apartment with 3 (now decorative) fireplaces!
This distinctive three bedroom / two bath apartment, featuring original architectural details, is currently configured as a two bedroom with office. Throughout, high ceilings rise above well-kept restored original hardwood floors. Magnificent 1883 details are beautifully retained and those restored were painstakingly created to perfectly complement the original.
Stepping inside, a gracious entry corridor introduces you to the elegant formal dining room, an impressive setting for large scale hosting. Beyond, a stately hall guides you to the breathtaking expansive 32-foot-long salon and library. - ideal for entertaining and perfect for gracious living. Relaxing or entertaining you are embraced by stunning fireplaces and tall stately windows with wooden blinds. A dramatic windowed hallway assures a clear intentional separation between the public entertaining space and the quiet private wing. In total 15 windows frame the home filling it with brilliant natural light.
The private wing culminates in a serene primary bedroom complete with two large closets and a decorative fireplace featuring historic floor tiles. A comfortable versatile, second bedroom with sofa bed is adjacent.
The classic kitchen’s sold cherry wood cabinetry is more than ample and having a walk-in pantry is a bonus. The two full baths are classically designed and an in-unit washer/ dryer adds a wonderful convenience.
Residents of The Gramercy, Manhattan’s first cooperative building, enjoy a suite of white-glove amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in building manager, a full support staff, a package room, central laundry, bike room, and private storage units. The building is pet-friendly, considers pied-à-terre ownership, and allows up to 50% financing.
Built in 1883 by renowned George W. DaChunha in Queen Anne style, The Gramercy is an historic treasure. Its striking red brick and terra cotta facade is complemented by a grand arched entrance, mosaic floor tiles, and Lincrusta-covered walls. The opulent lobby features original Tiffany stained glass, Grueby and Minton mosaic tiles, and an exquisite original fireplace with a period hearth and
mantle mirror.
The surrounding neighborhoods offer a charming enclave of boutique shopping, acclaimed dining, vibrant green markets, and dog-friendly parks. In addition, the residence is close to public transportation.
This iconic address offers the ultimate New York privilege: exclusive access to Gramercy Park—Manhattan’s only private park.