18 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021

Welcome to the Luyster Mansion  On land first acquired by Robert Lenox in 1808 - stands the former Luyster Mansion; now offered for the first time in 35 Years. Inspired by late Gilded Age architecture and completed in 1899 by the celebrated designer John Duncan. Built for durable beauty in hand-carved limestone and crowned with soaring two-story copper mansards, the 7-Floor, 13,000-square-foot residence embodies the elegance of the neo-French Classic style. The 25FT wide mansion easily holds its place among the many grand homes of 71st Street - straddling Madison and Fifth Avenue, directly across from Central Park and Manhattan's iconic Museum Mile. Entrance Hall Floor A Carrara marble vestibule leads into a center hall with 15-foot ceilings. The 500-square-foot primary parlor features inlaid mahogany floors, crown moldings, and the first of eleven fireplaces. French doors in the reception room open to 71st Street. The original mahogany-and-bronze elevator connects nearly every level of the house. The Drawing Rooma dramatic double-height room offers 20-foot vaulted ceilings, original herringbone parquet floors, and abundant natural light. A discreet service kitchen provides convenience for casual dining, coffee, or cocktails, with flexibility for a full kitchen redesign. The Dining Level One Floor below is the home's formal dining room able to comfortably seat thirty. The adjoining kitchen, designed by Swiss craftsman André Liardet during the home's conversion fro