Gen sèlman de fason pou byen konsevwa ak onore yon kay istorik: youn se pou restore pedigree istorik ak detay kay la epi re.create yon lavi ki te egziste deja, lòt la se pou reimajine espas la konplètman e fè l tounen sa ki jodi a nan lavi vil modèn lan. Kay sa a se egzanp ak definisyon dezyèm nan, kote sofistike modèn disrè ansanm ak fonksyon ak fòm rankontre limyè ak chalè pou kreye kay vil pafè a.

Situe sou bò sid West 22nd street ki gen pye bwa alantou, kay 4-etaj sa a ki fèt nan stil Greek Revival te kominike pa Annabelle Selldorf ak Asosye pou Barbara Gladstone ki te toujou vivan ak lejand. Jan sa te atann gen trè kèk kay kote chak pous kare te reflechi ak Lè sa a, te egzekite ak anpil atansyon.

Depi moman ou antre sou nivo salon an apre ou monte sou vè ki restore soti nan 19yèm syèk la, kay la devlope tankou yon galeri prive, kote chak detay achitekti santi yo natirèlman pwogrese. Lè ou antre nan pòt devan ki restore yo, ou byen akeyi pa yon vestibule trankil, menm jan ak yon galeri—yon moman entansyonèl pou fè yon poz ki fikse ton an pou enteryè rafine ki pi lwen. Yon pòt vè ki monte jiskaske plafon an sèvi kòm yon pòt ak yon sòti, ofri yon premye gade nan nanm kay la. Pandan ou deplase nan salon an, atmosfè a subtilman chanje—limyè a elaji, materyèl yo vin dou, ak naratif achitekti a kòmanse devlope.

Ak plafon ki gen 11 pye, salon an gen yon sans salon ak fenèt istorik devan kay la ak fenèt ki monte jiskaske plafon an ki ouvri sou balkon prive a pandan yon chemine pèmèt chalè ak prezans. Materyèl rafine ak fini ki pa twò klere kreye yon eksperyans vivan ak manje ki santi l toude entim ak grandyoz, egalman adapte pou moman refleksif trankil oswa resepsyon elegant.

Yon palèt limite de materyèl fini ak òganik ki gen ladan planche bwa blan, mi ak plâtre Venetian, limyè galeri, ak yon rail eskwela an metal ki fèt nwa ki matche ak chemine de chemine kay la e ki kontribye nan yon sans jeneral de kalm ak konsantrasyon.

Òganize alantou yon eskalye dramatik, sanzatann an sculptural—ki jwenn limyè nan syèl la—kay la ankr nan kurvatu li ki lye etaj yo ansanm e ofri yon pwen kont rektilinè estrikti a. Limyè sid tonbe nan espas la, limen chak nivo.

Ap monte yon nivo, suite prensipal trankil la gen yon mi vè ki monte jiskaske plafon an ki louvri sou yon balkon prive ki gade sou jaden an. Yon chemine ajoute yon eleman de liks trankil, pandan avyon ki kontwole aleka ak nwaj let jete bay konfò san efò. Yon ti kay ki fèt selon bezwen itilizatè a melanje fonksyonalite ak estil. Twalèt an suite a vlope nan wòch Bardiglio Nuvolato, ki kouvri planche, mi, antour tub la, ak vanity a ak yon teksti tonal rich. Planche chofe radiant, yon tub soaking sculptural, ak yon chanben ak vapè konplete retreat sa a tankou yon spa. Nivo sa a genyen tou yon bar mouye ak tiro Sub-Zero ak kontwòl Nero Marquina. Biwo prive ansyen pwopriyetè a gen travay bwa nan nivo mètrès, yon televizyon kache ak etajè liv, osi byen ke plis espas miray ideyal pou montre atizay.

Etaj anwo a, otank fè diferan limyè ap koule atravè yon fenèt moulen inik ki sanble avèk yon transom ki sitye anlè tèt eskalye a. Sou yon bò etaj la gen yon gran, sal gym kay ki konplètman ekipe ak yon chanm pou pousa. Sou lòt bò a se yon suite envite ki gen bon gwosè ak twalèt an suite avèk aparèy Duravit ak Dornbracht, yon tub soaking Kalista ak gwo slab wòch.

Retounen nan nivo jaden an, kwizin nan gen yon ranje Viking ki gen nivo pwofesyonèl 48”, fou mi Miele, ak inite frizè ak frijidè Sub-Zero separe pou anpil depo frèt. Kontwa wòch Carrara ofri yon melanj atiran de elegans ak dirab. Yon pantry butler disrè ak yon lòt lavabo ak yon pwodwi glas ogmante toude fonksyon ak koule, ki fè antre nan restoran an.

There are only two ways to properly design and honor a historic townhouse: one is to restore the historical pedigree and details of the home and recreate a life that once was, and the other is to completely reimagine the space and make it into what city living is today in the modern age. This townhouse is the epitome and definition of the second, where discrete modern sophistication along with function and form meet light and warmth to create the perfect city home.

Situated on the south side of tree lined West 22nd street this handsome 4-story Greek Revival Townhome was commissioned by Annabelle Selldorf and Associates for the late and legendary Barbara Gladstone. As expected there are very few homes where every square inch has been thought through and then meticulously executed.

From the moment you enter the parlor level after ascending the restored 19th-century stoop, the home unfolds like a private gallery, where every architectural detail feels naturally purposeful. Upon entering through the restored front doors, you’re immediately welcomed by a serene, gallery-like vestibule—an intentional moment of pause that sets the tone for the refined interiors beyond. A full-height glass door serves as both portal and threshold, offering a first glimpse into the soul of the home. As you move through the parlor, the atmosphere subtly shifts—light expands, materials soften, and the architectural narrative begins to unfold.

With 11-foot ceilings, the parlor has a salon-like feel with historic windows at the front of the house and floor-to-ceiling windows open to the private balcony while a fireplace adds warmth and presence. Refined materials and understated finishes create a living and dining experience that feels both intimate and grand, equally suited to quiet introspective moments or elegant entertaining.

A limited palette of finished and organic materials including white oak flooring, Venetian plaster walls, gallery lighting, and a blackened metal stair rail that matches the hearths of the home’s two fireplaces and contributes to a general sense of calm and focus.

Organized around a dramatic, sculptural staircase—skylit from above—the home is anchored by its sinuous curvature, which links the floors together and offers a counterpoint to the rectilinear structure. Southern light cascades through the space, illuminating every level.

Ascending a level, the serene primary suite features a wall of floor-to-ceiling casement-style glass that opens to a private balcony overlooking the garden. A fireplace adds an element of quiet luxury, while remote-controlled electric and blackout shades provide effortless comfort. A custom walk-in closet blends both functionality and elegance. The en-suite bath is enveloped in Bardiglio Nuvolato stone, wrapping the floors, walls, tub surround, and vanity in rich, tonal texture. Radiant heated floors, a sculptural soaking tub, and a steam-equipped shower room complete this spa-like retreat. This level also includes a wet bar with Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers and Nero Marquina marble counters. The former owner’s private office with master craftsman level millwork, a hidden television and bookcases as well as additional wall space ideal for displaying art.

The top floor meanwhile is flooded with light through an incredible transom-like midcentury-style windows above the top of the staircase. On one side of the floor is a large, fully equipped home gym with a powder room. On the other side is a perfectly sized guest suite featuring en-suite bath with Duravit and Dornbracht fixtures, a Kalista soaking tub and large stone slabs.

Back on the garden level, the kitchen features a professional-grade 48” Viking range, twin Miele wall ovens, and separate Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer units for generous cold storage. Carrara marble countertops offer a timeless blend of elegance and durability. A discreet butler’s pantry with an additional sink and ice maker enhances both function and flow, making enter