Just steps from Central Park, the turnkey townhouse at 37 West 94th Street stands as a stunning testament to historic preservation and chic, modern luxury. Spanning 5,000 square feet on an 18-foot-wide lot, this 1886 Queen Anne masterpiece was designed by W. Holman Smith and developed by the pioneering female developer Jessie Reynolds.
Because the residence remained remarkably intact as a single-family home for over a century, its grand late-19th-century scale and character endure. Anchored by gorgeous herringbone and wide-plank white oak flooring, the four-bedroom, five-bathroom home features six fireplaces, exceptional artisan woodwork, and a private 700-square-foot garden oasis—delivering an unparalleled lifestyle in the heart of the Upper West Side.
Garden Level:
The flawlessly executed bespoke kitchen is fully equipped with state-of-the-art appliances by Wolf, Miele, and Sub-Zero. Beyond a chef's dream kitchen, its 15-foot long Calacutta Viola and wood island with eight barstools was designed to read as furniture with daily livability top of mind, "long enough for everyone to have a seat". Cooking shares a space with conversation in this kitchen. An adjoining butler’s pantry features a built-in Miele coffee maker, while French doors open the entire space to a lushly landscaped, private garden perfect for quiet relaxation or outdoor gatherings. Completing the garden level, a fourth bedroom suite is discreetly tucked away to provide fully private guest quarters. A second entrance beneath the stoop adds everyday convenience and extra storage.
Parlor Level:
The carved entry doors and their brass hardware are original, and the metal still bears the date 1886. The intimate, richly layered vestibule lined in House of Hackney's Artemis wallpaper leads to a world of character beyond it. Defined by a sun-drenched open living room, the parlor level showcases artisan-carved moldings, an impeccably restored grand staircase featuring uniquely beautiful newels and balusters highlight the building's enduring architecture, and imported marble mantels under soaring 11-foot high ceilings. The distinctive Fibonacci Grand Chandelier hanging beneath the ornate plaster medallion exemplifies the beautifully balanced juxtaposition between old-world and contemporary elements present throughout the home. The gracious formal dining room, wrapped in Sandberg’s Juni botanical wallpaper in Forest Green framed by crisp white paneling, is flanked by a well-conceived cupboard-lined wet bar with a rolling library ladder that sacrifices neither aesthetics nor utility—perfectly setting the scene for unforgettable evenings of dining and entertaining with family and friends.
Third Floor:
The third floor is dedicated entirely to a grand primary suite sanctuary. This romantic, richly-hued retreat features classic plaster moldings and two fireplaces, a generously proportioned sitting room, and a luminous windowed bathroom. The soft, diffused light by the Workstead pendant suspended above the bed and the Ralph Lauren pendant in the sitting room guide the transition between spaces. The perspective from the clear-glass encased snuggery overlooking the peaceful garden frames a quintessentially New York view of leafy treetops and the backs of neighboring townhouses, providing a striking contrast to the moody chamber.
Fourth Floor:
Two spacious bedroom suites of the same caliber of each space in the home leading to its top floor perch, each bathed in natural light, anchor the fourth floor. The northern bedroom's bathroom pairs wildflower wallpaper with pink cement tile and a green marble basin and a six-foot mirror, while the south-facing bedroom bathroom is grounded in Carrara marble with a sculptural pink marble vanity and slender alabaster sconces. A fully equipped laundry room with a state-of-the-art LG washer/dryer rounds out this level, ensuring the home is as functional as it is grand.
Cellar Level:
Offering ultimate lifestyle flexibility, the cellar level features a media and recreation room finished with Sandberg's whimsical Bonnie and Kites wallpaper. This dynamic space is complemented by a full bathroom, abundant storage, and pristine, advanced mechanical systems.
Bespoke Finishes and Architectural Details:
This townhouse's past and present are seamlessly integrated through its renovation's contextual yet modern finishes and details, including an extraordinary array of hand-selected marbles. The culinary surfaces feature Calacatta Viola kitchen countertops, a matching backsplash, and a statement island, and the wet bar is anchored by honed Rosso Lepanto marble. Fireplace surrounds throughout the residence are uniquely curated, from Nero Marquina on the parlor level to honed Explosion Blue marble in the primary suite, and a striking Taj Mahal Quartzite in the green bedroom.
The bathrooms serve as private sanctuaries of distinct stone artistry. The primary suite showcases a Casablanca Carrara and Chateau Grey checkerboard floor, custom Turkish Blue marble vanities, and a White Carrara shower. Secondary baths feature custom-designed white and pink marble flooring and vanities, while the garden-level suite boasts a jewel-box bathroom with an imported, custom-cut Black and White marble floor, matching vanity, and integrated shower seat. All stone and marble are sourced from ABC Stone.
This home's masterful craftsmanship is unified by exquisite plaster moldings by Arkada Mouldings and custom premium cabinetry by Bakes & Kropp in the kitchen, pantry, and wet bar, alongside luxury fixtures throughout by deVOL, Perrin & Rowe, and Waterworks. Paints used throughout the home are by Farrow & Ball, Portola Paints, and Benjamin Moore. Custom switches are by Corston. Wallpapers are by Sandberg and House of Hackney. Hardware and knobs are by Charlston Hardware and Lo & Co.
From the sumptuous garden oasis to the skylit upper levels, 37 West 94th Street is the epitome of sophisticated modern chic rooted in historical context. This home beautifully redefines luxury living, nestled on a coveted Upper West Side block just half a block from Central Park.
All dimensions and measurements are approximate.
