Brisbane House, 1215 Fifth Avenue - East Harlem
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Brisbane House, located at 1215 Fifth Avenue on Museum Mile, stands as one of Manhattan's most distinguished pre-war co-ops. Built in 1926 and designed by the prestigious architectural firm Schultze & Weaver (creators of The Pierre, Sherry Netherland, and Waldorf Astoria), this 15 story neo-Romanesque building was named after Arthur Brisbane, one of the most widely read journalists of the 1930s within William Randolph Hearst's media empire. Brisbane himself occupied a legendary penthouse spanning the entire top three floors, featuring over 30 rooms, seven fireplaces, and an extraordinary 60 foot long, two story living room with murals depicting European history.
The building's impressive limestone façade and elegant lobby reflect its pedigree, while its prime location directly across from Central Park provides residents with unparalleled access to the city's cultural treasures. Notable past residents include Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, who made many of his famous radio broadcasts from his apartment here. The building was converted to a co-op in 1978 and houses 59 apartments ranging from intimate one bedrooms to grand penthouses with wrap around terraces offering panoramic city and park views.
Apartments at Brisbane House typically feature the hallmarks of pre-war luxury: wood burning fireplaces, formal dining rooms with Central Park views, spacious galleries and foyers, staff quarters, and abundant closet space. Many units boast high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and period appropriate moldings. The penthouses are particularly noteworthy, with some featuring duplexes, private terraces, and greenhouse spaces.
Building amenities include a full time doorman, fitness center, bike storage, individual storage lockers, and a central laundry facility, all managed by a live-in superintendent. The location on Museum Mile is steps from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, and the Neue Galerie, while Central Park serves as the building's front yard through the nearby Girls Gate at 102nd Street.
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