This notable three bedroom, three bath duplex home is in an elegant full service prewar co-op on fashionable 57 Street in New York City. It combines style with impeccable views. Originally designed in 1933 by the renowned architect Joseph Urban, the apartment has been lovingly maintained for the last 40 years by the late Senator […]The post Daily Dream Home: 322 East 57 Street appeared first on Pursuitist.

This notable three bedroom, three bath duplex home is in an elegant full service prewar co-op on fashionable 57 Street in New York City. It combines style with impeccable views.Originally designed in 1933 by the renowned architect Joseph Urban, the apartment has been lovingly maintained for the last 40 years by the late Senator Jacob Javits and his wife, Marian. The apartment has approximately 3300 sq feet of gracious living space with large windows.The semi-private vestibule opens to a large foyer leading to an expansive living room which has 17 foot ceilings, a wood burning fireplace with the original white stone mantle and two double height casement windows providing beautiful light and beautiful bookcases.In the southeast corner of this majestic room is a glass solarium with open south city views. Just off the entry foyer and next to the wet bar is a beautiful curved staircase with its vintage lucite handrail, that brings you to the south facing formal dining room. This space overlooks the living room and has an art-deco balustrade. Also on this floor is the gene...