102 West 75 Street   Unit 52

In 1891, noted architect Gilbert A. Schellinger's Romanesque Revival vision at the corner of West 75th Street & Columbus Avenue - The Del Monte - was realized. With its voluminous lobby, its ornamental brownstone and ironwork, and its grand window-lit halls, Schellinger's creation was known for its impressive scale, its newly prime location in the bourgeoning Upper Westside, and its graciously grand layouts. This four bedroom home is a prime testament to that creation. Supremely renovated, graciously planned, and built for a big life, this beautiful residence boasts all the best hallmarks of an impressive 19th Century home - high ceilings, lovely moldings, 2 fireplaces (with practical inserts), solid cherry doors with classic hardware, and reclaimed antique heart pine floors - but with all the practical niceties for a graceful 21st Century life - 3-zoned central ac, new windows, sound/speaker system, new plumbing, upgraded electric, inset lighting, custom designed Kitchen and Baths, washer/dryer, 15 custom designed closets, and so much more. The practical foyer spills elegantly into the gracious Living and Dining Rooms - bright, well-scaled and well-positioned rooms that are ideal for entertaining and lounging, and boasting four large windows, two fireplaces and a perfectly practical proximity to the trophy cook's kitchen with dining counter. Chef Emeril Lagasse cooked this very kitchen for a Good Morning America TV segment - impressed with its ample stone counters, its handsome custom cabinetry, its two big windows, and its top designer appliances (including wine fridge) by Subzero, Wolf, and Fisher & Paykel. Two bedroom wings gracefully flow off of the foyer. The guest room/den (bedroom 4) is a flexible space with custom built-ins that is currently configured as a sweet nursery. The other two bedrooms, too, are easy to live and easy love, with quiet exposures and easy access to the designer windowed, classically appointed guest bath. The master bedroom suit