From soaring ceilings and intricate moldings to grand galleries and wood-burning fireplaces, prewar architecture has an enduring appeal. These Brown Harris Stevens residences pair timeless architectural details with thoughtful renovations, offering the best of historic charm and modern luxury.
Lenox Hill, Manhattan
$14,500,000
Represented by Christopher Kromer & Nora Ariffin
Built in 1916, this full-floor Upper East Side residence combines prewar grandeur with modern luxury following a two-year renovation that joined two apartments. Features include a 45-foot gallery with Namibian marble floors, original mahogany floors, wood-burning fireplaces, and a beautiful eat-in kitchen with a Calacatta marble center island.
Lincoln Square, Manhattan
$3,500,000
Represented by Jessica Cohen & Andrew Brinster
Beautifully restored and renovated, this top-floor Upper West Side residence blends classic prewar charm with contemporary touches. Features include ten-foot ceilings, elaborate crown moldings, two wood-burning fireplaces, a spacious double-width living room, a thoughtfully designed eat-in kitchen, and a custom home office tucked behind ribbed glass doors.
Lenox Hill, Manhattan
$25,000,000
Represented by John Burger
Beautifully renovated, this six-bedroom Upper East Side duplex combines exquisite prewar character with contemporary design. Spanning the 14th and 15th floors, the residence features grand proportions, soaring ceilings, a 38-foot living room, a formal dining room that seats 24 guests, a family room, a chef’s kitchen, and sweeping city views.
Midtown East, Manhattan
Represented by Fern Hammond
Located in a 1929 Emery Roth building, this designer-renovated Park Avenue residence blends original prewar details with modern updates. Features include ten-foot ceilings, restored walnut floors, original European-style moldings, a wood-burning fireplace, an expansive wood-paneled living room, custom bathrooms, and a beautiful windowed kitchen.
Lenox Hill, Manhattan
$15,000,000
Represented by John Burger & Fritzi Kallop
Spanning the 15th and 16th floors of a 1929 Park Avenue co-op, this thoughtfully renovated four-bedroom duplex pairs classic prewar elegance with contemporary comforts. Features include soaring ceilings, exquisite moldings, hardwood plank-and-peg floors, two wood-burning fireplaces, a sun-filled conservatory, a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, two private terraces, and sweeping cityscape views.
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