Description

It feels good to be #1 at 38 West 9th Street!
Soaring parlor floor ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, bucolic Village views, authentic pre-war details abound in this sophisticated, expansive Maisonette duplex. The feeling of living in a townhouse, with the convenience of a full-time doorperson and superintendent.

#1 enjoys a flexible floorplan offering a layout for every use with up to three bedrooms plus an office/den. Enjoy the magic and privacy of a boutique Village townhouse experience with services.

Enter this grand and graceful home through a formal entry foyer that opens to the elegant living area featuring a wood-burning fireplace, soaring ceilings, large windows and newly crafted, custom built-ins thoughtfully created to match the original woodwork and moldings.Original pocket doors open from the living area to a cozy den (currently used as dining area) which duplexes into two flexible rooms currently set up as a home office area and bedroom suite with a full bathroom. This floor also has its own private, maisonette entrance and a kitchenette offering a fully functional, separate apartment suite with endless creative uses including living, working, writing, podcasting, exercising and entertaining.

From the living room and den, proceed through a gallery hallway which opens into the well-designed, windowed chef's kitchen. The unique layout of the kitchen offers tremendous utility including space for large, high-end stainless-steel appliances from Wolf, Subzero and Miele and multiple areas to utilize and enjoy from the marble island to the classic banquet. The high ceilings allow for tremendous cabinet space.

The kitchen leads to a large room, once used as a formal dining area with two windows and decorative fireplace, an aesthetically beautiful symmetry. This room features handsome built-ins, custom full height shelving and large desk area. Multiple uses abound in this space from dining to an additional bedroom or den. It is currently being used as a large bedroom.

Through this large, flexible room is the generously sized, light-filled and welcomingly quiet primary bedroom with a convenient 1/2 bathroom and well-built out closet space. The primary bedroom duplexes through a beautiful staircase that opens into yet another flex space with multiple uses. It is currently configured as a walk through closet, laundry room and full bathroom. This tucked away retreat provides an opportunity for solitude to work and create.

Other features of this home include a private maisonette entrance, original hardwood floors, central air conditioning throughout via split systems providing multiple zones and maximum efficiency. The space offers authentic charm and desirable details including multiple functional and decorative fireplaces and exposed brick.

The Portsmouth was constructed by Ralph Townsend in the 1800s. It is a rare, boutique pre-war coop on the coveted Gold Coast in the Village.The Portsmouth consists of three buildings and allows for a low key, vintage Village living experience while enjoying a full-time doorman and attentive superintendent. The building allows co-puchasers, pied-a-terres and welcomes pets.
Welcome home to this truly one of kind Village treasure!
Assessment in place until August 2025
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Building Features 6 Floors54 Units

elevator
full time doorman
bike room
laundry
pet friendly

Unit Features

fireplace
washerdryer
Exposures: North, South
Pet Policy: UnitYes, UnitDogsOK

$2,495,000 / $1,188 per ft²

$50,000  -  23 days ago

Listed on Aug 16, 2024

86 Days on Market

3 Beds / 3.5 Baths / 2,100 ft²

Total Monthly Expenses: $4,860

Open House

Sun Dec 22, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Exclusively listed with: Corcoran Group Source: RLS

Sarah
Thompson

pce@corcoran.com

(917) 523-3419

Bernice
Leventhal

bernice.leventhal@corcoran.com

(917) 612-6258

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group View Listing

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