Upper East Side Townhouse

This project breathes new life into an historic brownstone seamlessly blending classic charm with modern sophistication. The comprehensive gut renovation took a former multifamily apartment walk-up building and preserved the façade and iconic elements while updating layouts, systems and structure to enhance functionality and comfort as a single-family townhouse.  

The project began with the historic restoration of the façade, which is limestone colored and a hallmark of its historical elegance. Townhomes line Manhattan’s Upper East Side creating these unique mid-block neighborhoods. Our work balanced modern day improvements with restoring the original historic townhouse in keeping with the scale of the neighbors.

  • New windows were installed, and fenestration above the original restored cornice is clad in lead copper which now incorporates the primary suite at the roof level. The entry door and private areaway were enlarged for better access at ground level. All structure was re-evaluated and replaced, along with the plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems.

    Upon entry, a grand foyer welcomes with a blend of traditional and modern elements. This blend of classic charm with contemporary style works for both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations. The original stair was replaced and rebuilt to allow openness and light to fall from floor to floor. At the rear is the family kitchen opening to the outside rear yard space with floor to ceiling glass windows.

    The main living areas on the floor above were reconfigured to maximize space and openness. Original fireplace mantles were reused and serve as focal points in the living spaces. High ceilings and ample wall space with gallery lighting allow for display of the owners art collections.

    Bedrooms on the upper floors are spacious and light filled through expansive new windows, with ample storage for versatile living including built-ins and shelving for efficiency.  

Client: Private Clients
Location: Upper East Side, NY
Category: Houses, Apartment Interiors
Completion: 2006
Team: John Field

Exterior street view of an upper east side townhouse in limestone with a bright red door.
Exterior backyard to an uppereast side townhouse. Outdoor lounge furniture with wood siding surrounding the yard. Neighboring buildings in the background
Exterior image of uppereast side townhouse from the back. Outdoor furniture in the patio. Four stories of the house are visible behind bare tree branches
Interior living room with light orange area rug, ample seating and a sliding ladder at the bookshelves. Three windows line the back of the room.
Interior living room with light orange area rug, ample seating and a sliding ladder at the bookshelves. Three windows line the back of the room.
Interior kitchen in a gut renovated townhouse. The sink is in the counter to the right with white cabinets and tan granite countertops. A double oven is in the wall on the left with a range in the counter.
Interior kitchen with the sink on the left set into a granite countertop with a stainless steel refrigerator on the right with a range behind it.
Interior detail of walk-in closet with white built-in drawers and shelves on the right and a hanging closet on the left. The bedroom is seen through the doorway in the background.
Interior dining room with a white table and six simple gray chairs on a white area rug. White walls surround the room with a central art piece above a small sofa.
Interior living room with two white couches facing each other on a white area rug with a colorful art piece on the right wall.
Interior living room looking towards the back windows. Two white couches face each other with a dark brown coffee table in between. A fireplace is in the left wall with a circular mirror above it.
Interior image of a staircase on the left and the entry to a living room on the right. The bright blue couch is seen through the doorway.
Interior bedroom image with gabled windows on the right side wall. The bed has a light blue headboard and two small royal blue stools at the foot of the bed.
Interior image of the entry of a newly renovated townhouse with dark floors and an animal skin area rug. White walls with art work and mirrors surround the room
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