145 West 88th Street

Located on one of the prettiest townhouse blocks in all of Manhattan, this 4-story Renaissance Revival single-family house is the home you have been looking for! Built in 1890 by architect/builders McDowell & Henry, much of the unique Eastlake style of original detail remains throughout the home. Only being offered for sale for the second time in 50 years, this spectacular sun-filled townhouse was previously owned by the American Post-Impressionist painter Louis Finkelstein and his artist wife, Gretna Campbell.

Parlor Floor: Climb the restored brownstone stoop and enter the home through the original oak double wide doors. Stepping through the vestibule, the ornate spindles on the original box stair and detailed front parlor fireplace mantel immediately impress. The spacious dining room is at the rear of the parlor floor and has beautiful honey-colored wood wainscoting, and another fireplace with original mantelpiece and in-laid tile. French doors with two-over-eight glass panes lead to stairs down to the verdant garden. The windowed kitchen has modern stainless steel appliances and is conveniently located off the dining room.

There are a total of 4 original fireplaces in the house. All of the original wood shutters have been preserved.

3rd & 4th Floors: The home retains its original historic box stairs with cut out at the parlor landing. There are 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master bedroom has an artist-loft-style skylight spanning the width of the house, a large walk-through closet and renovated spa-like bathroom with a Jacuzzi and 2-person shower. Some interesting original details remain throughout, including a marble shaving sink, pine cabinetry, and mantel in the 3rd floor front bedroom, restored spindles on the stair banister, and a fantastic stained glass skylight over the stairs. The 4 skylights and oversized north and south-facing windows make this townhouse unusually bright.

Garden Floor: Currently used as a media and recreation space, the opportunities are many for this loft-like 17' x 50' floor. A full bath and a washer/dryer are located at this level. Double wide French glass doors lead out to the landscaped garden where a fabulous wall of ivy provides a lovely backdrop for entertaining or quiet relaxation.

Cellar: The home has a full cellar level which, while unfinished, provides ample room for dry storage.