Rare Gilded Age Mansion in New York City Lists for $65 Million
Experience a piece of New York history with this rare Gilded Age mansion at 15 East 63rd Street, a coveted address on the Upper East Side located between Fifth and Madison Avenues, less than a block from Central Park.
This Beaux Arts masterpiece is a glistening survivor as one of the few remaining and most architecturally intact of its Gilded Age splendor on the Upper East Side.
Built in 1901 by renowned architect John H. Duncan, most known for designing Grant’s Tomb, the final resting place of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States.
The mansion's design draws inspiration from the grandiose homes of Paris, with a limestone façade adorned with delicate floral garlands, oversized arched French windows, and a copper mansard roof.
Spanning 25 feet wide and 100 feet deep, this historic home boasts 18,000 square feet of sophisticated living space spread across eight levels.
The Gilded Age mansion boasts 7 bedrooms, 16 baths, and exquisite craftsmanship, and its opulent interiors feature soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, and 14 fireplaces.
The first floor welcomes guests with a 46-foot by 22-foot entrance gallery adorned with white marble floors and a spectacular curved staircase.
A circular dining room, accessible through elegant glass doors, boasts a herringbone floor, a fireplace, and a 12-foot ceiling.
The second floor is a showcase of grandeur with a 25-foot by 22-foot gallery, nearly 17-foot ceilings, and flanked by a drawing room and a paneled library, each with intricate ceiling motifs and access to a terrace.
The third floor includes a sitting room/media room with a fireplace and en-suite bath, as well as the primary bedroom suite with a fireplace, sitting room, and en-suite bath.
The upper floors continue to impress with a series of bedrooms, sitting rooms, and kitchenettes, a nod to the home's past configuration as a multi-unit residence during the time it was owned by the late famed fashion designer Oleg Cassini.
Cassini, known for styling Jackie Kennedy and other notable figures, transformed the mansion into a fashionable abode.
The fifth floor features a dramatic double-height sitting room with arched windows that flood the space with light.
The top floor opens to two rooftop terraces offering panoramic views of Central Park and the city skyline.
Additionally, the mansion includes a library, a gym, and two subterranean levels with development potential, further enhancing its appeal as a luxurious and versatile residence.
Formerly home to the late fashion icon Oleg Cassini, it sits in an exclusive enclave near Fifth Avenue, surrounded by iconic neighbors and world-class shopping.
This mansion is part of a prestigious enclave that includes facades by architectural greats like CPH Gilbert, D & J Jardine, and Delano & Aldrich.
This block has been home to prominent figures such as the Woolworths, Bloomingdales, Brokaws, Oscar Hammerstein, and, in modern times, Neil Diamond.
Just steps from Madison Avenue, residents have access to some of the world’s most exclusive shopping destinations, including Graff, Hermes, Lalique, Dolce & Gabbana, and Maison Goyard.
A rare find in modern-day NYC as many Gilded Age mansions were torn down in the 1920s, this iconic townhouse is a testament to New York's opulent past.
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