Designed by the legendary Andres Escobar, Merritt House is located on 82^nd Street in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. It’s a pre-war building renovated by Escobar, boasting classic three and five room homes with period touches such as wood-burning fireplaces with custom mantels, herringbone floors and crown moldings. A boutique building that has maintained an air of historical elegance, Merritt House was originally designed in 1930 by Schwartz & Gross. It stretches 10 stories high and offers 38 condominium residences.

Units and Pricing

There are currently four available listings for sale at Merritt House, as well as another nine residences in contract. The four available residences, one and two bedrooms, range in price from $925,000 to $2.2M. One bedrooms come it at 878 square feet and the two bedrooms are 1621 square feet – definitely “generous.” And at $1,195 a sq.ft. the pricing is attractive.

Features and Amenities

Merritt House has been meticulously restored and offers old world grandeur with modern amenities. The canopied entrance leads into a vestibule, and, four steps down, an attended marble lobby with a vaulted ceiling. The first floor contains the amenities, which include a 24-hour doorman, a children’s playroom, a fitness center and a dining room with a catered kitchen. All of these amenity spaces contain windows that overlook the landscaped courtyard.

Merritt House offers one and two bedroom residences, all with wood-burning fireplaces, oak herringbone floors and windowed, eat-in kitchens with marble floors. Kitchens have updated stainless steel appliances as well as custom white wood cabinetry, and bathrooms boast Creme Marfil marble floors with mosaic patterns. Apartments also contain Bosch washer/dryer units. The two bedroom apartments at Merritt House contain 15’ 8” by 11’ 2” dining rooms.

Location

Merritt House sits on a tree-lined block, neighbored by brownstones and sophisticated eateries. It’s just a short walk to Central Park, as well as a variety of cultural attractions, fine dining and upscale boutiques. Merritt House is on the same block as beloved restaurants Le Refuge and Girasole.

Investment Potential

The Merritt House is absolutely an understated, elegant building on a prime Upper East Side block. Andreas Escobar also brings a unique style to this pre-war building. The generous floorplans, unique details and amenities makes Merritt House a solid investment. B+

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