for nearly a century, this residence has been one of only four penthouses in the city known for having some of the most impressive living rooms in manhattan-each pairing that scale and architecture with more than 3,200 square feet of highly accessible terrace space, making them truly unique. three of those remain largely in their original condition. but over the last decade, the current owners of this penthouse have lovingly restored every part of it, upgraded every mechanical system (including central ac), added a second wood-burning fireplace, and expanded the home to nearly double its original footprint-adding an entirely new dimension to how the home is lived in and enjoyed. after all their effort, they have created one of the most extraordinary private homes in the city-the kind of place that makes even seasoned new yorkers stop and say, "wait this exists?" over that same century, manhattan transformed into the metropolis it is today. as a result, very few 100-year-old buildings still have views worth noting. this one, however, enjoys exceptional vistas, including up-close sightlines of two other century-old icons: the empire state building and the chrysler building. and because every great new york story needs a twist, there is a creative (and entirely achievable) way to expand the property even further-turning it into a home so spectacular that even hollywood's best set designers would throw in the towel. homes of this caliber appear once in a generation, and this is absolutely one that qualified buyers must experience in person. this home is not publicly listed; however, if you or someone you know is an active, interested buyer, i will gladly arrange a personal, private viewing and discuss its potential expansion.