This Gramercy Park home has one of the most unique origin stories I’ve seen in a long time! This home was first built in 17th-century Amsterdam by an affluent Dutch owner. It was then dismantled and shipped to Manhattan in 1845 where it was completely rebuilt. This home hones in on the Gothic-Revival style with 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and almost 7,000 sq. ft of space. Let’s take a look inside this gothic New York gem.
PS I TOURED IT! Watch the tour here!
Step inside and you are greeting by this cute little foyer. The flooring in there was so nice!
There’s a little area like this off the foyer too before you enter the great room or go upstairs.
The great great room has a beautiful unique pattern carved into the plaster ceiling. Add the dark wood accents and this room is *chefs kiss*. The fireplace is absolutely massive and there is really cool stained glass in the back that leads to the little courtyard. I feel like I am at Hogwarts in this room!
There’s a little courtyard in the back!
Throughout the space are stained glass detailing in the windows that provide that extra dash of the Gothic-Revival style. Here’s the dining room, which overlooks the grand great room.
The master bedroom is not only absolutely massive but as stunning as the rest of the home. I love that they brought the stained glass detailing into more spaces. I don’t know about you, but it would be hard for me to ever leave this bedroom. This room is even bigger than most NYC apartments!
This sitting room is opposite the master bedroom on the second floor! There’s an old bath in there too!
$7, 995,000 | 135 E 19th St, New York, NY 1003
Home Description: A rare chance to own one of New York City’s last truly remarkable, architecturally significant townhouses. Rich with history and character, this Gramercy Park gem stands out as one of the most storied private residences in the country. The home’s origins are as unique as its design. First built in 17th-century Amsterdam by affluent Dutch owners, it was carefully dismantled and shipped to Manhattan in 1845, initially finding a home on the Upper West Side. In 1910, it was moved once again, this time to its current location, where it was reimagined by celebrated English architect Frederick J. Sterner. Commissioned by sugar magnate Joseph B. Thomas, the home became known as the Joseph B. Thomas House. Since then, it has remained strikingly intact, most recently owned by a world-famous fashion designer and philanthropist. For decades, it hosted iconic parties and served as a creative salon for some of society’s most influential women. The exterior is a dramatic showcase of Gothic Revival style, with bold stained-glass windows on every level, intricate stone detailing, and a distinctive, storybook roofline. Massive carved wooden doors open into nearly 7,000 square feet across four floors plus a mezzanine, offering both grandeur and a sense of intimacy. Inside, the home makes a lasting impression from the moment you step into the grand entry foyer, where a classic Flemish stone floor sets the tone. The showpiece is the “Italian Room,” as named by Sterner himself, an awe-inspiring space with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, ornate plasterwork, paneled walls, and a monumental stone fireplace. A glass-roofed solarium just beyond fills the home with natural light and greenery, anchored by a tranquil fountain. Downstairs, a wine cellar and tasting room provide a hidden, atmospheric retreat. The formal dining room evokes a European country estate, wrapped in warm wood paneling; perfect for anything from intimate dinners to lavish entertaining. Upstairs, the current layout includes six bedrooms and six bathrooms, with ample room to reconfigure into luxurious suites, dressing rooms, or staff quarters. A beautifully carved winding staircase connects each level. Additional features include a chef’s kitchen, a prep kitchen, laundry center, dumbwaiter, and both formal and service staircases. Thoughtfully crafted renovation plans are available for review. This is a rare, once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a home with unmatched history, architectural integrity, and transformative potential.
Listed by: Eleonora Srugo, Douglas Elliman
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