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From Get To Know Grab a Book & Settle in: 6 Recently-Listed Apartments with Libraries

By CityRealty Staff Friday, February 16, 2018

If you dream of retiring to the library after dinner with a cup of tea–or getting some work done surrounded by your favorite volumes–these recently-listed apartments could be just what you're looking for.

141 East 72nd Street, #12

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms – $6,995,000

Listing updated Feb 12, 2018

Listing photos via Warburg Realty

This grand full-floor, sun-filled pre-war residence, originally a 12-room apartment, is now a gracious nine-room home. The loveliest room of all may be the 32-foot-long living room and library complete with a wood burning fireplace.

572 1st Street, #THWN

6+ Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms – $5,995,000

Listing updated Feb 16, 2018

Listing photos via Compass

This massive 6,497-square-foot brownstone comes to us from just outside of Prospect Park. Built around 1910 and recently restored, the grand home still features lovely pre-war details like tiled fireplaces, ornate woodwork, stained glass, and massive built-in bookcases beautifully lined with mahogany.

River House, #7C

435 East 52nd Street

2 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms – $3,800,000

Listing updated Feb 7, 2018

Listing photos via Corcoran

Located in the venerable River House co-operative, this six-room pre-war residence starts with a private elevator landing and a grand central foyer. If you need a second bedroom, it's here, but as a library this room offers custom bookshelves and a bar area for entertaining.

Olympic Tower, #36C

641 Fifth Avenue

1 Bedroom | 2 Bathrooms – $2,925,000

Listing updated Feb 12, 2018

Listing photos via Sotheby's International Realty

From this spacious one-bedroom-convertible-to-two high above Fifth Avenue you'll get dazzing Central Park views–with enough room to create a second bedroom or library adjacent to the living room.

136 West 24th Street, #4R

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms – $2,800,000

Listing updated Feb 16, 2018

Listing photos via Triplemint

Originally built as horse stables in the 1890s, this loft apartment is now quite the stunner in Chelsea. In addition to three bedrooms and three bathrooms, the unique home boasts thick wooden beams, 10-foot ceilings, oak flooring, and the ultimate amenity for book lovers – a library with a moving ladder.

The Sovereign, #11C

425 East 58th Street

2 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms – $2,150,000

Listing updated Feb 16, 2018

Listing photos via Sotheby's International Realty

This sun-filled, renovated two-bedroom home has new soundproof windows, a kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and garden views. The home's large second bedroom is currently being used as a library and guest room offering built-in shelves, a desk and lots of closets.

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4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms – $6,995,000

6+ Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms – $5,995,000

435 East 52nd Street 2 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms – $3,800,000

641 Fifth Avenue 1 Bedroom | 2 Bathrooms – $2,925,000

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms – $2,800,000

425 East 58th Street 2 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms – $2,150,000

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435 East 52nd Street

2 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms – $3,800,000

641 Fifth Avenue

1 Bedroom | 2 Bathrooms – $2,925,000

425 East 58th Street

2 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms – $2,150,000