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92 Horatio Street via The Corcoran Group 92 Horatio Street via The Corcoran Group
More than six months after New York City shut down to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, life is still not back to normal following a carefully phased reopening. The Columbus Day parade has been cancelled in lieu of a virtual celebration. The Village Halloween Parade has also been cancelled, and Broadway is expected to stay dark until May 2021.

If ever there was a time to stay home with a good book, this was it. The New York Public Library is offering grab-and-go service from select locations, and New Yorkers can enjoy the library's digital collection and programming from home. As we take a look at New York apartments with built-in shelving to please even the biggest bookworms, we'll be recommending city-set books as well. From downtown conversions to Upper East Side classics, from literary classics to thrillers to romances, there is something for everyone to be found.

In this article:

53 East 66th Street
53 East 66th Street Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St.
92 Horatio Street
92 Horatio Street West Village
66 Crosby Street
66 Crosby Street SoHo
Carnegie Hill Tower, 40 East 94th Street
Carnegie Hill Tower, 40 East 94th Street Carnegie Hill
Cannon Point South, 45 Sutton Place South
Cannon Point South, 45 Sutton Place South Beekman/Sutton Place
40-East-94th-Street-01 Carnegie Hill Tower via The Corcoran Group
From the listing:
No expenses were spared for this thoughtfully designed renovation. From the fully loaded and windowed chef's kitchen to the custom built-in cabinetry throughout the residence, this home provides both superior function and style. High-end appliances discreetly line the kitchen including, but not limited to, a Sub-Zero wine cooler, a Sub-Zero fridge, a Miele range and a Bosch dishwasher.

The extended bar offers additional seating for 4 while creating a seamless flow to the expansive living room. The wide-plank hardwood floors lead the eye to the wall of windows. Off the living room an exquisite set of custom double pocket doors leads into the master bedroom with a fully upgraded en suite bathroom.
See floor plan and full details here.

331-East-8th-Street-01 331 East 8th Street via The Corcoran Group
From the listing:
The sun always seems to be shining in this East Village, loft like, full floor, two bedroom, two bath, condominium home! Enjoy cooking in the glorious open chef's kitchen outfitted with top of the line appliances, Sub-Zero fridge and Viking stove! Plentiful wood cabinetry and luscious stone countertops add beauty and functionality that would put any chef at ease!

Plenty of room to entertain or simply kick back and enjoy a quiet evening at home. The expansive great room is graced with oversized windows that bring in the sun, and a lovely Juliette balcony with plenty of room to grow your own fresh garden delights! Two spacious bedrooms and two full baths await you on the north side of this home.
See floor plan and full details here.
Book Recommendation: Roomies, by Christina Lauren

39-East-79th-Street-1 39 East 79th Street via Brown Harris Stevens
From the listing:
This grand, perfectly laid out, high and bright prewar home occupies the entire rear of an intimate “A” building west of Park Ave in the East 60's. The private landing and gracious foyer lead to a grand 31' living room, a square dining room/family room, and a comfortable library/fourth bedroom. The bedroom hall accesses three spacious, light filled bedrooms and three baths. The kitchen is 25' long and connects to a sunny maid's room and bath See floor plan and full details here.

514-Broadway-01 514 Broadway via The Modlin Group
From the listing:
Located on a classic Soho cobblestone street, this sun-drenched, airy two bedroom, two bathroom loft is a rare gem. With ceilings soaring up to 16 feet, six floor to ceiling windows, and top of the line designer finishes, this home is one of New York City's best kept secrets. Designed in tandem by Alveary Architecture and the owner, and featured in Architectural Digest, this thoughtfully laid-out apartment allows for maximum usage of the square footage.

With original Corinthian columns, the open plan first floor features stunning Danish wide-plank Douglas wood floors, exposed brick walls, and a kitchen outfitted with custom Walnut cabinetry flown in from Italy and top of the line appliances, including a custom-built Carrera marble top kitchen island. Bespoke Oak built-in bookcases and ample storage punctuate this impressive grand room. A large 525 square foot terrace provides an opportunity for fresh air and a private sanctuary.
See floor plan and full details here.

25-West-54th-Street-1 Regent House via Halstead
From the listing:
Residence 4-C was brought down to the studs and rebuilt---including all new plumbing, and electric wiring. The sellers added a powder room and expanded the kitchen---a true one of a kind. Upon arriving, you enter into an octagonal foyer with a coffered ceiling, which helps define the space----to your right is the bedroom wing that you enter though French doors and pass a home office area to the master bedroom and bath.

The revised floor plan expanded the closets to an entire wall of storage (including one walk-in closet). To your left is the kitchen and sunken living room with lovely views through brand new windows to the Rockefeller apartment gardens. The living room has been thoughtfully designed with custom lighting and built-in bookshelves, with a niche designed to recess the TV over the custom designed mantle.
See floor plan and full details here.

13-Jay-Street-1 13 Jay Street via Compass
From the listing:
This expansive full-floor loft with private keyed elevator entry features 11’ ceilings, walnut floors, exposed brick walls, central heat and AC, recessed lighting, and ample storage throughout. The open living and dining area has a wood-burning fireplace with a dramatic stone surround. The custom Multiform kitchen opens to the entertaining areas and features a central island, top appliances, walnut cabinetry, a tasteful Bisazza mosaic tile backsplash, and limestone and walnut countertops.

Spacious and serene, the master bedroom suite has an extra-large custom walk-in closet and an ensuite marble-clad master bathroom with Villeroy and Boch and Vola fixtures, a walk-in shower, and heated floors. The quiet second bedroom has many custom built-ins including a bed, desk, bookshelves, and storage. Built in 1887 in the Romanesque Revival style architecture by a prominent grocery, butter and egg merchant, 13 Jay Street is now designated a landmark in the Tribeca West Historic district. Best of all, you are within 2 blocks from Washington Market Park, Whole Foods, multiple subway lines, and the Tribeca lifestyle you have always dreamed of.
See floor plan and full details here.

969-Park-Avenue-1 969 Park Avenue via Keller Williams
From the listing:
The entry to this quiet corner apartment features a large foyer with a custom glass window that leads to a large open living room and a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen is renovated with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry and your very own washer/dryer unit. A hallway with several additional closets connects the apartment to the master bedroom that will easily fit a king-sized bed.

The room has multiple walk in closets affixed with built-in shelves and drawers. A generous en suite master bathroom features a beautiful renovation you must experience in person to fully appreciate. The second bedroom is currently being used as an office with it's own en suite bathroom to complete the home and assures that a full family will have the space and privacy they desire for a comfortable lifestyle.
See floor plan and full details here.

127-West-79th-Street-1 The Clifton via Brown Harris Stevens
From the listing:
Located on a tree-lined street, this full-floor residence checks all boxes. Enter into the windowed foyer which exudes townhouse living. To your left, the first large living/dining space has three oversized north facing windows looking out on a tree view plus the third bedroom or perfect office outfitted with a window and large closet.

To the right and at the other end of the loft, is a sun-flooded Great Room and chef's kitchen with a huge marble island and backsplash, top-of-the-line appliances, wine refrigerator, inset lighting, a large pantry, and den. When working from home, enjoy the convenience of the built in office area adjacent to the great room. With its own sliding door, it can also be concealed after hours.
See floor plan and full details here.

139-East-66th-Street-1 139 East 66th Street via The Corcoran Group
From the listing:
This beautiful south-facing home is superbly situated in a prime Upper East Side location, equidistant from both Central Park and the East River Promenade and surrounded by conveniences. Old-world detail and scale is showcased by 9 1/2 high-beamed ceilings, an open loft-like formal expanse, a wood-burning fireplace, hardwood herringbone floors with border inlay, built-in bookshelves, French doors and pristine moldings.

The bright and airy rooms boast Panorama picture style windows that showcases open city views and draws in abundant natural light throughout the day. Views also overlook the exquisite architecture of the residential brownstones, as well as the pretty landmark church.The formal entertaining expanse presents an open living room and formal dining room, a very spacious windowed kitchen with butlers pantry, large staff room with full bathroom and a full laundry room and grand entry foyer. The residents wing offers three outsized bedrooms (one currently configured a library/den/media room), two renovated limestone baths with Lefroy Brooks shower fixtures and Jacuzzi tub in the master bath and very generous storage.
See floor plan and full details here.
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3-Sheridan-Square-01 Parker Towne House via Compass
From the listing:
Inspired by the futuristic design of Eero Saarinen's midcentury Miller House and one of the great masterpieces of Danish design, the home of Finn Juhl, this beautiful apartment is sophisticated and stimulating yet also comfortable and homey. Entering from the foyer into a grand-sized living room awash in soothing palates is like arriving in your own private sanctuary. Dazzling Finn Juhl-inspired built-in bookcases are punctuated in the center by a set-back, sofa-size seating area, framed by wall-mounted Schoolhouse Electric, retro-style sconces. See floor plan and full details here.

1170-Fifth-Avenue-1 1170 Fifth Avenue via Sotheby's
From the listing:
A 1930 ad in The New York Times noted, "There is a quiet, restful feeling about these apartments” in their large, high-ceiling rooms, the careful finish of detail, the skilled but unobtrusive service." This description holds true to this day. The west-facing living room, a second bedroom and bathroom, and the corner master bedroom each boast direct park views and superb sunlight amplified by mirrored reveals, while the master bedroom and bathroom, third bedroom and dining Room each enjoy pleasing oblique views of the park and open exposures north to the George Washington Bridge. A large bookshelf-lined entry gallery opens to a spacious living room with a herringbone parquet floors, a wood-burning fireplace and a pair of window seats which provide an ideal perch from which to contemplate the beauty of the park and the reservoir. The corner master bedroom features two walk-in closets, custom cabinetry and an en-suite windowed master bathroom finished in an attractive marble mosaic. See floor plan and full details here.
Book Recommendation: House Rules, by Ruby Lang

630-Park-Avenue-1 630 Park Avenue via Brown Harris Stevens
From the listing:
The introduction to this 6 room (originally 7) prewar residence begins with a walk through a wide and grand gallery, ideal for displaying art. The walk sets the stage for a visit to generously proportioned and amply sized rooms. The superior quality of the renovation is evident throughout.

The living room features oversized windows which give abundant northern light, a wood-burning fireplace and soaring ceilings. The 20'3 X 26 living/dining room completes the area. A wood paneled library with built-in bookshelves, wet bar and entertainment system radiates a quite warmth.
See floor plan and full details here.

45-Sutton-Place-South-01 Cannon Point South via Compass
From the listing:
Breathtaking East River views are the backdrop to this amazing apartment. This unit is gracious in every way with closets galore, renovated kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, custom built-ins, and lots of sunlight. The large entrance foyer flows seamlessly into a spacious living room and separate dining area providing ideal space for every day living and gracious entertaining. This home is not only in mint condition but has the most ideal floor plan for a one-bedroom. See floor plan and full details here.

240-Centre-Street-1 The Police Building via Elliman
From the listing:
Situated in downtown’s iconic Police Building, soaring ceilings expand this dramatic duplex's already tremendous room dimensions. Bright natural sunlight pours through double height, arched windows overlooking a charming and quiet, Parisian-like lane.

The living/dining area is at once grand and intimate: a large space with towering 15' ceilings enhanced by a warm wall of built-in bookshelves. A spiral stair leads to a very large windowed second bedroom with its own private marbled bathroom. The huge first floor master bedroom, with 15' ceilings and double height windows is both warm and inviting, its end walls lined with bookshelves and featuring a marbled master bath with deep soaking tub.
See floor plan and full details here.
Book Recommendation: Astonish Me, by Maggie Shipstead

132-Duane-Street-1 132 Duane Street via Halstead
From the listing:
Hidden behind a 19th-century Italianate facade, you'll find this serene and classically proportioned full-floor loft in pristine condition with grand-scaled rooms, soaring ceilings and a sense of peace and tranquility that is so hard to find in New York City. Step off the key-locked elevator to a dramatic living/dining room with 13-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, original maple floors, and bright exposures through a wall of floor-to-ceiling arched windows.

The multi-sided chef's kitchen with center-island is open to the entertaining area and features deep stainless steel countertops, abundant maple cabinetry, and top-of-the-line Bosch and Thermador appliances including a 5-burner cooktop vented to the outside. Just beyond, a large, comfortable media area provides the perfect spot for watching movies or hanging out with family and friends. Nearby, an architecturally striking staircase leads up to a mezzanine Library with custom bookshelves and a cozy study nook ideal for reading your favorite book (or writing your own).
See floor plan and full details here.
Book Recommendation: A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara

885-Park-Avenue-1 885 Park Avenue via Kleier Residential
From the listing:
Semi-private elevator landing opens onto a beautifully renovated ten room Park Avenue jewel with sun-filled east, north, south, and west exposures. A grand 35' gallery leads to a magnificent 30' living room with a wood burning fireplace, custom built-ins and open views. An elegant wood paneled library with wet bar and custom bookshelves and a formal dining room with a fireplace and large east-facing windows complete the entertaining space.The enormous chef's eat in kitchen has a large center island/breakfast bar, double sinks, marble backsplash, custom cabinetry, and sublime appliances including an oversized SubZero refrigerator, full size SubZero freezer, Viking six burner stove with vented hood, two Miele dishwashers and a wine cooler. See floor plan and full details here.

92-Horatio-Street-01 92 Horatio Street via The Corcoran Group
From the listing:
With 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this stylish home is perfect for both living and entertaining. A gracious foyer provides ample closets space which leads into a large living area with duel exposure and beautiful floor to ceiling built-ins. The open kitchen expands into a bright and airy living and dining space featuring original exposed brick walls and boasting original beamed ceilings over 12 feet high.

The kitchen offers a Subzero refrigerator, wine refrigerator and breakfast counter. The second floor provides ultimate privacy with two bedrooms facing South and West. The primary bedroom provides a wall of closets and a working wood burning fireplace. A home office on the lower floor functions both as an office and a bedroom with customized murphy bed and full bathroom.
See floor plan and full details here.

30-Sutton-Place-1 30 Sutton Place via Compass
From the listing:
High ceilings, and oversized double windows flood the rooms with natural light and sweeping panoramic views. The private elevator vestibule leads into an attractive foyer (11'10" x 10'-8") that opens into a double sized living room (27'-4" x 18'-0") with wood burning fireplace and ceiling height soaring to 10'-9". The east facing double master bedroom (20'-2" x 15'-10") has wood burning fireplace, ceiling height 10'-5", dressing room and luxurious bath with heated floors.

The north facing paneled library (2nd bedroom) has a separate wet bar, en suite bath, ample bookshelves and oversized large windows overlooking city skyline and bridge. The classically proportioned formal dining room (14'-2" x 14'-10") leads to a professionally equipped windowed kitchen with 3 sinks, 2 dishwashers, ample storage and washer dryer. The staff room (9'6" by 10'-0") with full bath is currently used as an office.
See floor plan and full details here.

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