About this property
Welcome to 26 West 87: A fully-renovated 20’-wide townhouse located less than one block from Central Park. This historically significant townhouse, once home to Jazz legend Billie Holiday, has been meticulously updated. Spanning more than 7,000 square feet from top to bottom, this 5-level townhouse features 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, and a lush, manicured garden. Experience an elevated lifestyle with 12 foot ceiling ceilings, grand proportions, glistening light, 6 fireplaces, a screening room with kitchen and bar, wine cellar, and skylight above.
PARLOR FLOOR
Enter this luxurious home via the L-shaped stoop with 2 landscaped landings. The expansive entry with mahogany doors features smart home technology for security. The foyer showcases classic paneling, a chandelier, and herringbone white-oak flooring. Continue through the entryway and step into the sprawling living room. The 12-foot carved plaster ceiling and stately fireplace mantle adorn this remarkable space. A bright private office with dual exposures is located adjacent to the living area. A powder room is conveniently located in the center of the parlor floor.
The state of the art kitchen has every modern amenity including a SubZero refrigerator and freezer, Bertazzoni six top gas range, 2 Fisher and Paykel dishwashers, 2 sinks, marble countertops, subway tile backsplash, wine refrigerator and wet bar.
The formal dining room has grand proportions and can accommodate sizable dining table. Room is vibrant with expansive windows and custom crafted dome ceiling.
THIRD FLOOR
This level is designed as a romantic and sophisticated private suite. Primary bedroom enjoys beautiful ceilings, picturesque window, fireplace along with fully outfitted dressing room. Hotel quality bathroom features heated floor, deep soaking tub, dual sinks, spa shower and elegant marble detailing. The private library is stunning with gas fireplace, herringbone floor, large windows and high ceiling.
FOURTH FLOOR
Split bedrooms are spacious and bright. The first bedroom has fireplace mantle, expansive windows, full desk area, generous closets, full en-suite bathroom and potential to build outdoor deck. The second bedroom has fireplace mantle, seating and desk areas, and full en-suite bathroom.
FIFTH FLOOR
Two more generously sized bedrooms are bright and spacious. One bedroom is configured as a stylish office, ideal for all work from home needs. The office is private with large windows and a full bathroom. The additional bedroom is bright and features a fireplace, seating area by windows, 3 large closets, and en-suite full bathroom.
GARDEN FLOOR
Enter into Mud Room via private street level entrance or internal staircase. The impressive media room boasts wallpaper by Lenny Kravitz and is complimented with full kitchen and bar area. A more intimate office area is off of the primary media room with access to Garden. Garden Floor bedroom has windows, en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, heated floors and rain shower. Outdoor garden is tranquil with curated landscaping, dining and lounge area, heat lamp and BBQ.
BASEMENT
This level is notable for its classic brick architecture. Spacious layout is perfect as a playroom or available for more storage space. Level features a temperature controlled wine room, additional storage room, laundry room with sink and half bathroom.
SUMMARY
26 West 87 is complete with skylight, new white oak floors with mahogany and maple detailing, premium Cat 6 network for optimum internet connectivity, new windows, fully upgraded plumbing and electrical systems, restoration of doors and hardware, intercom system, HVAC upgrades, recessed lighting and two complete laundry rooms.
Welcome home to one of the premier Townhouses available in New York City
