This property is on the market for $57,500,000, listed with the Modlin Group.

The New York townhouse is the former home of legendary philanthropist David Rockefeller, who lived at the 40-foot wide Colonial Revival mansion with his wife for 70 years.

One of the finest residences in Manhattan, the 8-bedroom townhouse was originally built in 1924 and recently renovated/restored by AD100 Steven Harris Architects with interiors by Miles Redd.

Offering elegant sitting rooms and entertaining spaces, the palatial home offers 12,500 sq ft of interior space across 5 levels, connected by a grand, skylit spiral staircase and a high-speed elevator.

A rarity in Manhattan, the Rockefeller Mansion also offers 3500 sq ft of manicured outdoor spaces, including a rooftop terrace.

The 8 bedroom mansion has a sprawling master suite on the third and fourth floors with a luxurious ensuite with two dressing rooms, a sauna and oversized steam shower and a large soaking tub.

Amenities include a basketball court with a suspended-ceiling fitness room, along with a 220-inch movie screen, and a sports simulator.

Upgraded for modern standards of luxury, the New York townhouse also offers top-of-the-line systems and security features, like ballistic windows and walls, a double door entry, safe room bedrooms, and cameras throughout.

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Photos by: Evan Joseph Photography