Inside a $49,500,000 NYC Gilded-Age Manhattan Mansion | Landmarked Ep 1

Inside a $49,500,000 NYC Gilded-Age Manhattan Mansion | NYC Landmarked. Welcome to my NEW series Landmarked where I take you inside the most expensive and the most unique iconic old world new york city apartments, penthouses and mansions. Follow for more!

Listed by:
Patricia Vance and Sandra Ripert at Douglas Elliman
9 W 54th St, Midtown West, New York, NY 10019
$49,500,000 - 11Beds - 10Baths - 24,000 sq ft

Presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the discerning residential buyer to own a rare, exquisite landmark home in the heart of NYC; or for the commercial owner to house their business for various uses (as an office, gallery, retail space, embassy, private club, etc.) in an extraordinary space! Built in 1896 for James J. Goodwin, the cousin and business partner of JP Morgan, the magnificent 24,000 sq ft mansion at 9 West 54th Street, located just off prized 5th Avenue, sits on a generous 100.42' lot and boasts a 50'-wide footprint.

This distinctive building most recently served as the headquarters of the US Trust Company. The historic treasure was designed as a stately double house (#s 9 and 11) by the era's preeminent architectural firm McKim, Mead and White, also responsible for conceiving many other iconic buildings in the city like the University Club and NY Public Library. The architecturally stunning neo-Georgian limestone and brick masterpiece is brimming with spectacular period details throughout its multiple gracious stories. Enriching the awe-inspiring ambience are 12 fireplaces, incredible hand-crafted woodwork and millwork, beautiful columns and wood floors, intricate stained glass, 11 primary bedroom suites, and 11 additional staff bedrooms.

A grand main level introduces the elegance with a handsome wood-paneled entry gallery, plus presents a splendid library, reception room, and 3 other large versatile rooms. Two majestic staircases illuminated by original skylights above ascend to the amazing parlor floor marked by voluminous 13'8" ceilings. Here you'll find 2 impressive, oversized rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, 5 Juliet balconies with tree-lined street views of the MoMA sculpture garden, a regal library, octagonal wood-clad dining room with adjoining butler's pantry, and sun-filled glass conservatory overlooking the lovely garden. Levels three, four and five extend the flexibility with a total of 14 oversized rooms and phenomenal storage. A windowed English basement with French doors to the landscaped garden, and garden level with 2 front exterior entrances heighten the allure. There truly is no other opportunity like this, to personalize an impressive property and cherished piece of NY history to suit your unique needs. Best of all is the coveted address near Manhattan's finest attractions including Central Park, luxury hotels, Billionaires' Row, world-class shopping and fine dining.

Chapters
0:00 - Why Do We Destroy Old World Buildings?
1:30 - Exterior / History
3:15 - Grand Entry
4:59 - Side Entry
6:08 - Occult Symbolism in Old Homes
8:17 - Second Floor
13:10 Vault Room
14:25 - Third Floor
16:10 - Why Do We pay Taxes?
17:25 - Fourth Floor
20:19 - Fifth Floor
21:15 - Balcony
23:14 - Someone broke in
26:10 - Lights Fixed / Lower Levels

Produced by Resolute Wave Inc 2024

[m.s.]

I’m an architect from Germany in heritage conservation, so i renovate these old houses, because it is Europe, Houses from the 19th century are relatively new… but yeah they stand out in there detail and i always also asked myself why we don’t built like this any more too. After 5 years of university and 4 years of renovating these types of buildings, my explanation is that labour back than was very cheap, so even poorer people could afford to paint there ceiling and walls beautifully every 5-10 years. Renovating today just a painted ceiling alone costs what a new car would cost, because the labour cost of a such skilled painter is so huge. But back then if you were rich, you wanted to show that and so they went all in with the details and expensive surfaces to stand out… and especially because of the industrial revolution and many rich factory owners there are a fairly new social class who wants to be seen as noble, so they design there houses like palaces and castles of historical times… when you visit a castle from 17th century in Europe they look in the inside often like these 19th and the start of the 20th century buildings.

[mlykjy]

I renovate historic buildings for a living all over North America (30yrs now). We preserve and replace what we call “like for like” nothing changes. Same aged wood, same fixtures… it feels good to preserve living history. It’s very expensive these days, but there is a huge passion for preservation.

[TanukiDigital]

People looking around our soulless modern world and are starting to realize what we have lost. More of this series please.

[SM-ydhq]

I live in a home of this age, and yes it’s beautiful, but they are expensive to repair and upkeep, every trade adds 50% immediately, so while it’s lovely to live in it and be it’s custodian, they aren’t easy to live in. They are hard to heat, the rooms are ginormous, and the windows aren’t double glazed. The floor boards creak, the ceilings are so high the ladder to change the bulb is so huge. Hanging pictures and mirrors requires professional. It’s a commitment to take care of these old homes, but at the same time a privilege.

[trend]

finally someone who tours homes with character.. not modern square boxes with no color

[susanurbanczyk]

I grew up with an appreciation for old homes that was well beyond my years. I just adore them. Not only do older homes have character and many beautiful touches, they are a work of art. A work of art that was built to last forever. The best part is to be able to be a part of a home that holds history and love within it's walls. My biggest gripe is someone will take a place like this and destroy it while restoring it. It is a crime to take all the character out of an old home with a new renovation. My husband and I have renovated a New England 1802 Cape and now we have a Southern 1901 farm house we are working on. There is a misguided idea that if you buy an old house you are buying lots of problems and a new house will not have problems. Not true. I am a designer and I can tell you that you can build beautifully but it does take creativity and sourcing from all kinds of places. An exquisite place like this deserves to be gently preserved and loved.

[foskco]

For being someone who regularly explores the most decadent and expensive modern/luxury homes, I have a new found respect for you after seeing your genuine love and appreciation for a historic building like this that is rustic and has a patina to it. THIS is the type of property I get excited about. The mysteries of what has taken place in that building over the past century, the historical moments that it lived through, it truly is something special. I bet even the smell in that building is something unique.

[cherylschantz]

I agree with you on the lack of beauty in architecture today. It’s just sad that only the rich can afford it. That’s why places like Penn Station, etc. were so appreciated. Anyone could enjoy it.

[Guilty_Crown]

As a carpenter, all this gorgeous woodwork makes me smile 😊

[lisagogal]

I am an architect. When attending the University of Oregon, they trashed anything historic and promoted modernism and minimalism. I see the truth as complete lack of design skill and lack of talent in builders. I have always been passionate about historic architecture and was typically criticized for it.

[HyperDaveUK]

Love exploring older buildings, can't wait to see more Landmarked stories.

[lizamorning]

I went to school in a 1915 mansion that was built for $15 million. Marble from different parts of the world, massive rooms with one tree, etc. This house has many of the same features. Beautiful!

[KuldeepGhadiali]

I love how organic this video is. With all the conversations with security guard at the end to all the surprising uncut moments. Thanks for keeping it natural. Loved it.

[retrosnowwhite]

So happy to see an untouched gilded age house! The velvet wallpaper is so beautiful

[spaceoperastories]

In the UK we have laws that protect the interior as well as the exterior of historic properties. It’s horrifying to think that in New York, this gorgeous interior could be destroyed by a purchaser.

What an amazing video! I hope the house gets the loving owner it deserves.

[Maggie-jr]

Here in the UK I'm used to seeing period houses full of detail and history. I absolutely love your enthusiasm and genuine appreciation for this building. Its how I feel. I so hate modern buildings and building materials. Old houses seem to whisper to us and slowly want to reveal their secrets.

[thomascreeley]

I really appreciate Eric's obvious love for this old building and also that he doesn't condescend to his audience; he's just enthusiastic to share what he does or does not know.

[Badlckshleprock]

I never get bored with viewing old houses. Please do more of home before the 1980s is worth looking at but the older the better. We Americans consider a house built in 1960 as old when the British are buying and living in homes built in the 1600's ....and even earlier. I wish I had an extra 50 million to buy this beautiful building and another 25 million to rehab and furnish it. I hope whoever buys it will treat it like a precious gemstone and leave all the original woodwork, glass and sconces alone.

[patriciafuchs]

So glad you are doing this series. I love old world buildings. We need to preserve them. What a fabulous building. I wonder if there are any craftsmen capable of this type of work. Please do more

[randomisland]

I love the old world elegance. Please continue showing us these beautiful places!