136 East 19 Street   Unit 4E

136 East 19th 4E is a townhouse in the sky and renovated to perfection under the guide of interior designer, Tom Scheerer. A unique triple mint duplex with three levels of PRIVATE OUTDOOR space including a 400SF private roofdeck located in a discrete pre-war elevator condo on Gramercy's best block. Upon entry the gallery, with rich hickory herringbone floors from LV Wood, and the curved staircase set a sophisticated tone. This main floor is divided into a large living room and an open concept kitchen and dining room. To the left, a grand 21' x 15' living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and custom Chesneys mantle, with elegant bookshelves and a built-in bar. Three oversized six over six windows overlook pristine 19th street which is often called 'block beautiful' by its admirers. Bathed in Southern light, the dining room is perfect for both casual and formal dining with a large round table and banquet. A crisp white kitchen with custom cabinetry and deep grey granite countertops offers ample storage and copious counterspace, and a large island with breakfast bar adds casual flair. There is also a walk-in pantry with additional storage, top of the line appliances including a Wolf 6-burner vented range and a vented Miele washer/dryer. Directly off the dining room there is a romantic 8'x7' terrace surrounded by lush treetops and quaint townhouses, pin drop quiet and perfect for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. The powder room is a sophisticated statement adorned with antique mirror walls and a custom carved walnut vanity.
The curved staircase leads upstairs to the bedroom level where there are three bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master bedroom is large and inviting with three closets, including two walk in his and hers California closets. Two sets of french doors open to a second terrace that runs the width of the apartment. This terrace features the same treehouse views making this bedroom a magical retreat. The master bath is clad with slabs of calacatta gold marble, kallista fixtures and a custom vanity affording extra storage. The second and third bedroom are side by side and flooded with sun from a wall of atrium style windows. Each has a charming view onto 19th street, boast an outfitted closet and share a marble clad bathroom. Finally, and not to be missed, is the breathtaking 400 square foot roof deck accessed by the same fantastic stairs; wonderfully private with open views and open sky.
Additional features include: 2 zones of Central Air, Sonos throughout and on the roofdeck, irrigation systems for the terraces, all new doors and molding. This one of a kind, beautifully renovated home is truly a rare find.
136 east 19th is a discrete and immaculately maintained 5 unit condo on one of the best blocks in Gramercy and all of downtown, conveniently close to Institutions such as the National Arts Club, Gramercy Park and fabulous restaurants and Union Square with its fantastic Green Market subway access and playground. Nestled in one of New York City's most romantic and revered neighborhoods, 136 East 19th Street is a pet-friendly elevator building where residents enjoy a bicycle room and on-site storage, in addition to complete discretion. The building has nice low monthlies and is pied a terre friendly.