The Lombardy, 111 East 56th Street - Midtown East
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The Lombardy Hotel at 111 East 56th Street, built by William Randolph Hearst in 1926, has long been a distinguished residence for prominent American and international owners. Among its famous past residents are Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Bette Davis, Richard Rodgers, and Edna Ferber. Converted to a cooperative in 1955, the building offers both cooperative residences and extended-stay rental units.
This beige-brick building features a three-story limestone base with gargoyles and an imposing arched entrance, highlighted by a heated canopy and sidewalk landscaping. Inside, a paneled vestibule with curved corners leads to a grand five-step-down lobby.
The Lombardy provides an extensive suite of services and amenities, including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, twice-daily maid service, valet parking, dry cleaning, a fitness center, beauty salon, business center, and an espresso bar. While the building lacks a garage or roof deck, it features several terraces and a striking water tower enclosure with hatched masonry on its east and west sides.
The building comprises 176 units and is located on a quiet, tree-lined street in the sophisticated East 50s, just two blocks from Central Park. It is within close proximity to world-class shopping, dining, and cultural institutions. For many years, it housed Laurent, a celebrated French restaurant operated by Laurent Losa for four decades until 1991.
Foreign, corporate, trust, and pied-à-terre purchases are welcome, as are pets. Maintenance fees include electricity, gas, and maid service.
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