When you step foot in this truly exceptional home, you will never want to leave. The owner went to great lengths to maintain and restore the pre-war beauty and character when recreating it for today’s living. With impressive attention to detail, this park block home has been transformed into a masterpiece: high ceilings, central air, in-unit W/D, HearthCabinet ventless fireplace with beautiful quartz mantle, abundant built-out closets, new wood floors, high baseboard moldings, original floor-to-ceiling solid wood doors, cedar closet and lutron dimmers throughout. Enjoy all day light and treetop views with South, North and East exposures, and cozy up next to your fireplace and large south facing windows in the living room.

 

Currently configured as a two bedroom two bathroom apartment with den/office, this home can easily be converted to three bedrooms. The oversized, open, windowed kitchen features a 9 ft by 4.5 ft peninsula, a vented stove, white quartz countertop, under counter storage, GE profile appliances, and a paneled dishwasher. The office opens to the living room from double glass-paneled pocket doors, and to the dining room from glass-paneled french doors. The primary bedroom features an original coffered ceiling, custom built closets, and an oversized en-suite windowed bathroom complete with massive soaking tub, Toto bidet, fogless medicine cabinet and heated towel rack.

 

Built by Norman Tishman in 1909, The Norman exudes charm from the moment you enter its spacious marble lobby with wrought iron doors and stained-glass windows. Nestled on a tree-lined block and steps from Central Park’s reservoir and tennis courts, close to abundant transportation including the 1, 2, 3, B, and C trains, down the block from Trader Joe’s, and just a few blocks from Whole Foods. Elevator. Live-in super. Pet friendly. Bike room. Open storage shelf transfers with the unit.