Exclusive | NYC Townhouse dating from the 19th century – and with the Gimbels store’s family – requires $ 13.5 million

There is New York -un -and then there is New York -un really old.

A residence of the Upper Civil War of Upper East is again on the market for $ 13.5 million. This is a dramatic decrease from the first question of the first point of $ 18.45 million in 2018.

The 36 -legged property stands at 163 E. 78th St. It was once the house of Elinor S. Gimbel, who married a Great Great, founder of Gimbels-Zinjiri National Department that was part of New York from 1842 until its final closure in 1987. Elinor was also a brewer, according to reports.

Italian -style red brick, four -storey residence is 6,157 square meters and comes with five bedrooms, four baths and two dust rooms.

Inside, feels a kitchen of a chef, an official dining room with a fireplace, a 36 -meter -long living room and numerous outdoor spaces, including a rear and closed garden.

It was built in 1861, according to the city’s viewing commission and friends of the Upper East, though Sotheby’s list says the house was built in 1899. Brokerimi did not respond to commentary requests.

It was built by Henry Armstrong in a well -known style from 1860 to 1890.

The current owner bought the house, known as Elinor S. Gimbel, in 1997.

The city house boasts a closed front garden and a gorgeous back-tree-tree, planting and brick-plus walls a salon level terrace.

From the garden entrance, the house opens in a gallery that leads to an official dining room with a wood combustion fireplace, plus a seated room and a black marble chef to both have gardens and access to the terrace. This floor also has a mudrow.

Next is the floor of the salon with six groups of French doors in the south, and a living room filled with light with a wood combustion fireplace, as well as a library with another wood burning fireplace and view of the terrace and garden.

This level also feels an official dining room and a wet bar. Design details include 10 -legged ceilings, custom mill works and Heringbone floors.

The main bedroom suit is on the third floor and contains another fireplace that is driven by wood, French doors from the floor to the ceiling overlooking the 78th East road and a gray marble bath. Extra bedroom occupies the fourth floor.

A finished base comes with wine storage, a laundry room, mechanics and storage.

The Broker of the list is a quiet Boardman, of Sotheby’s international real estate.