This historic home, commissioned in 1905 by Abraham Lincoln's son Robert Todd Lincoln for his daughters, boasts New York City's first residential "Green Roof". This house has been meticulously restored in a ground-breaking "green" restoration. Currently, it is used as foundation headquarters on the first four floors with a luxurious duplex penthouse on the remaining two floors. It could be easily restored to single-family use. All details have been painstakingly restored to reflect the original beauty of this historic residence. There are two fireplaces on each of the first three floors and one on the fourth. An elevator goes up to the fourth floor, which also has a breathtaking roof terrace. There are individual climate controls and energy-efficient lighting, as well as environmentally conscious appliances.The façade is classic Georgian brick with Palladian-style windows with an impressive American chestnut door, original to the house. A skylight floods the grand staircase with natural light. The cellar has upgraded electrical systems, Burnham gas boilers, Neutron Home Works integrated security/climate-control/lighting system, Carrier chill-water A/C, elevator mechanicals, sprinkler system, a laundry, a workshop, and a 200 bottle wine cellar. The Garden floor has an office with separate street access, a bathroom, and a kitchen with 2 Miele oven, 2 Meile dishwashers, 2 Viking Sub-Zero refrigerators, a Miele coffee/espresso maker, an ice-maker, polyform verena cabinets, recycling station, stainless steel sink and countertops, and a large preparation island. The parlor floor has a front office, a large foyer, and a conference room, two fireplaces and a pantry with small refrigerator. It opens to the rear garden. The second floor has two fireplaces, two offices, storage area and a bathroom. The third floor has two fireplaces, a library, an office with storage and a bathroom. The fourth Floor has a guest room/den, a master bath with soaking tub, master bedroom in the rear overlooking the garden with custom walk-in closet. The fifth floor has a living room, powder room, newly renovated eat-in kitchen with a roof terrace. The "green" roof garden has an irrigation system, planters, pavers, and views of both the Chrysler and Empire State buildings.
Listing ID: 1037592 Type: Townhouse Price: $5,895,500 Woodburning fireplaces: 5 Air conditioning: Central Air Delivered vacant: Yes Elevator: Yes Garden: Yes Roof garden: Yes Basement: Yes Facade: Brick Original Detail: Yes
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