A key may be of great importance to those who live in and share the Gramercy Park ambiance and prestige. Yet, for those who visit the area, the Park itself is only part of the fascination. The neighborhood has a lure for those who appreciate fine architecture and have a love of history. For them, many of the nearby Gramercy Park apartments for sale are attractive because of this connection to the community’s colorful and elegant past.
No. 3 and No. 4 on Gramercy Park West (1840s)
Both these residences are red brick structures in the Greek Revival style. What makes them stand out, is the intricate iron and lacework porches. The architect was Alexander Jackson. They have been the home of James Harper, founder of Harpers Publishing House as well as a previous mayor of New York, (No. 4 from 1847-1869).
The National Arts Club (1840s)
This interestingly designed building was the home ofSamuel Tilden. Situated beside Gramercy Park, it was his home in the 1860s and 1870s when he completely renovated it. Calvert Vaux was hired to make the façade more Victorian in appearance. He used sandstone and added Gothic ornamentation as well as bay windows to achieve this effect. The ceilings were made from stained glass designed by John LaFarge while Donald MacDonald created a stained glass dome for this unique structure which became the new home for the National Arts Club in 1906.
Players Club (1844)
Located at 16 Gramercy Park South, this brownstone building stands on the former site of the home of famed womanizer and architect, Stanford White. Edwin Booth established this private club for actors and various theatre devotees in 1887. He based it on the very famous Garrick club in London, England. It flanks one side of the Gramercy Park.
34 Gramercy Park East (1881)
Older than even New York City’s famed Dakota, this is an example of city’s earliest luxury apartments. When these Gramercy apartments for sale went on the market in 1881, they were touted as “French Flats.” The intent was to make certain they appealed to the right people. The exterior, Victorian red brick, provided some of the characteristics of brownstone dwellings to continue this image.
36 Gramercy Park East (1908)
This gothic building was once the home of the famous actor John Barrymore. It has undergone massive interior renovations. Since 2010, it has consisted of 60 luxury units. These are a manifestation of the desire to live in Gramercy Park apartments or condos.
Gramercy Park Is History
For those who love history and architecture, finding the perfect Gramercy Park apartments for sale ensures the ability to enjoy both. It is possible to step outside your apartment building, wander down the street, and breathe in the smell of years passing by.
