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122 East 38th St. #HOUSE

Located at 122 East 38th Street 122 East 38th Street, #House, New York, NY Property in Murray Hill, Midtown East
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studio, , 6,500 ft²

This historic home, commissioned in 1905 by Abraham Lincoln’s son Robert Todd Lincoln for his daughters, boasts New York City’s first residential “Green Roof”. This house has been meticulously restored in a ground-breaking “green” restoration.

This historic home, commissioned in 1905 by Abraham Lincoln’s son Robert Todd Lincoln for his daughters, boasts New York City’s first residential “Green Roof”. This house has been meticulously restored in a ground-breaking “green” restoration. Currently, it is used as foundation headquarters on the first four floors with a luxurious duplex penthouse on the remaining two floors. It could be easily restored to single-family use. All details have been painstakingly restored to reflect the original beauty of this historic residence. There are two fireplaces on each of the first three floors and one on the fourth. An elevator goes up to the fourth floor, which also has a breathtaking roof terrace. There are individual climate controls and energy-efficient lighting, as well as environmentally conscious appliances.

The fa ade is classic Georgian brick with Palladian-style windows with an impressive American chestnut door, original to the house. A skylight floods the grand staircase with natural light.

The cellar has upgraded electrical systems, Burnham gas boilers, Neutron Home Works integrated security/climate-control/lighting system, Carrier chill-water A/C, elevator mechanicals, sprinkler system, a laundry, a workshop, and a 200 bottle wine cellar.

The Garden floor has an office with separate street access, a bathroom, and a kitchen with 2 Miele oven, 2 Meile dishwashers, 2 Viking Sub-Zero refrigerators, a Miele coffee/espresso maker, an ice-maker, polyform verena cabinets, recycling station, stainless steel sink and countertops, and a large preparation island.

The parlor floor has a front office, a large foyer, and a conference room, two fireplaces and a pantry with small refrigerator. It opens to the rear garden.

The second floor has two fireplaces, two offices, storage area and a bathroom.


The third floor has two fireplaces, a library, an office with storage and a bathroom.


The fourth Floor has a guest r


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About the Building

122 East 38th Street  New York, NY 10016

Commercial Building in Murray Hill

  • 1 Unit
  • 5 Stories
  • 1920 Built

Sales listings: 5 previous
Documents and Permits: 13 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • S 4 5 6 7 at Grand Central

    0.19 miles

  • 6 at 33rd St

    0.22 miles

  • S 4 5 6 7 at 42 Street - Grand Central

    0.23 miles

  • B D F M 7 at 5th Av

    0.33 miles

  • B D F M 7 at 42nd St-Bryant Park

    0.45 miles

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Schools

District 02 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.