Rarely does a historic park block limestone become the subject of a developer's restoration vision. This Clarence True 1884 beauty has been restored to a magnificent original single-family home in a sensitive restoration of period details including preservation of elaborate plaster ceilings, wainscoting and other millwork, together with new elements intended to evoke its Jacobean Revival Style. The renovation was designed by Zivkovic Connolly Architects, winners of both Palladio and Stanford White Awards for excellence in classical design. This townhouse features many examples of the firm's attention to historic detail and combines period elements with amenities compatible with the lifestyle expectations of a 21st Century family: elevator, five bedrooms, penthouse terrace, media room, all new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Three powder rooms and five full bathrooms. Original and restored features in the home include: Oak flooring in the entry foyer feature the original parquet design and border Oak wainscot and mantel in the Jacobean style entry foyer, stained glass window Wood beamed ceiling and mantel in the 2nd floor Dining Room Coved plaster ceiling with Rococo flourishes in the original Living Room 15 baseboards, wide door and window casings, encaustic tiles Original oak stairway from the 1st - 3rd floors including angular pilasters and arcaded landing at the 2nd floor Several ceramic-faced fireplaces with cast-iron fire boxes and original carved mantels New work that pays homage to the original period detailing includes: Marble tiled bathrooms featuring high wainscoting typical of the period Carrara, Calacatta Gold, Crema Marfil and Lagos Azul marble detailing Rift and quarter sawn oak flooring including herringbone and parquet designs on the main floors Multi-panel doors with raised panel design Library with wall paneling which echoes the original design of the adjacent Dining Room Ceiling cove moldings and decorative medallions Anaglyptic wallpaper of a period design A fabulous collection of vintage lighting fixtures installed throughout New Technology and Other Features in the home include: Elevator servicing all 6 floors Mechanical systems discretely inserted into the home without compromising thetraditional character of the design High efficiency Daikin heating/cooling system with individual room controls. Pre-wired for telephone, data and a future AV System Original windows were re-glazed with insulated glass, and new weight and chain hardware New insulated, glazed doors to the rear yard and to balconies and terrace Appliances by Subzero, Bertazzoni, Miele, Fisher Paykel. Refrigerated wine room. Landscaped garden and roof terrace done in large limestone pavers 64 West 87th Street -LAYOUT First Floor-Enchanting entrance into a front reception room whose vintage lighting and extraordinary woodwork capture the home's period perfectly. Beyond the Powder Room and Elevator , the Kitchen occupies the entire rear half of this level. It features a limestone floor, soapstone counters, vintage lighting fixtures, custom cabinetry, appliances by Subzero, Bertazzoni, Miele, Fisher Paykel. Adjoining the kitchen is a refrigerated wine room, the Family Dining Room and entrance to the 510 sq. ft. Rear Garden with gas barbecue connection. Second Floor-The original and restored box stair, a signature of Clarence True design, is fully intact including the Jacobean millwork. The landing is architecturally impressive and joins the front Living Room to the rear Dining Room and Library. Powder room on this floor as well. Gas fireplaces in each of the major rooms. Third Floor-The Master Bedroom with exquisite bath and Master Study occupy the entire floor. The bath is outfitted with heated towel bar and heated floor. Th