The Facade

The 19th-century-style townhouse on Manhattan’s East Side is actually ground-up new construction and has never been lived in, with the six stories totaling around 12,000 square feet. The garage of the $27 million East Side house, which attaches directly to the entry foyer, is very unusual for Manhattan and often attractive to celebrities. “It’s private living at its finest,” notes listing agent Matthew Lesser, director at Leslie J. Garfield & Co., Inc. “You can take your car, pull into the house, and not be seen.” (Makes you feel better about your suburban carport, huh?)
The Bedroom

The color scheme of robin’s egg blue and Caribbean green works well in this bedroom’s northern light. The hand-painted gold leaf detail, found here on the moldings and on the ceiling, is consistent with the rest of the house. The floors are Herringbone, and the antiques are the owner’s own, which are included for staging purposes (note the lack of sheets) and are not included in the $27 million sale price. This is one of four formal bedrooms in the house, in addition to staff and swing (e.g., a library that could function as a guest room) spaces.














