Architectural Masterpiece Located on NY s Gold Coast, 163 E 64th stands out as one of the city's finest examples of Neo Georgian architecture. Originally built by noted architect John G. Prague in 1872, the house was reimagined in 1902 by prominent architect, R.D. Graham who clad the exterior in red clay brick and raked limestone. This elegant 15 room, 20 ft wide mansion has five bedrooms, 5 full baths, 3 half baths, 8 fireplaces, a Beautiful 19' x 19' landscaped roof terrace with heated floor, water, electric, music, and a high speed wood paneled elevator which services all levels including basement. Ground floor: From the courtyard surrounded by a tall wrought iron gate, there are 2 entrances into this home. On the right, the main entry opens into a marble foyer with guest closet and powder room. A large vestibule opens to the gym which includes a full bath and separate entry from the street. In the rear of the garden level is a large chef s kitchen with walk in wine storage and access to the rear garden. The Parlor floor: The unusually generous, 90 ft parlor floor is perfect for grand scale entertaining as well as intimate gatherings and includes 12 ft ceilings throughout. The sunny south facing library has antique English pine paneling dating to 1872 and a wood burning fireplace. Next to the elevator landing there is a powder room between the library and the large curved landing at the top of the stair. The impressive Louis XIV-style paneled living room features 10 French Rococo canvases inspired by the Fragonard room of the Frick Collection and a beautiful hand carved marble fireplace. Between the living room and dining room is the bar/atrium which is flooded with natural light from the Lalique-inspired Northwind and Universe glass ceiling. Features include a Belle-Epoque bar with granite top made of American Walnut, and beautifully inlaid wood floors. The grand north facing dining room features open sunny garden views through oversized windows and includes parquet de Versailles flooring and a Rouge Royale Louis XIV-style marble fireplace. The Third floor is comprised of 3 large very sunny bedrooms all with baths ensuite, 2 having wood burning fireplaces. The north facing bedroom is accessed by its own private staircase. The Fourth floor: The Master floor includes a very gracious sunny south facing bedroom with high ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and custom mahogany built ins, and a large sky lit bath. Adjacent is a bedroom / office with a fireplace and bath. The 2nd bedroom includes an anteroom with fireplace that leads to the terrace. Additional FAR allows for a 5th floor and potentially 1,400 sq ft of expansion with proper approval. This block has established it own association devoted exclusively to the care and maintenance of this lovely tree lined street. Additional features includes multi-zoned Central AC with individual control for each room. Back up generator for power outages Temperature controlled wine cellar Cedar closets Heated terrace and sidewalk to melt snow Custom sound system inside and out State of the art security system Photos Donna Dotan Photography & Amiaga Photo & Evan Joseph