Majestic Manhattan Mansion Built in 1922 Makes Its Market Debut for $45M

Tucked between Park and Lexington avenues is one of the most prestigious homes on the New York market. The Thomas Lamont mansion at 107 E 70th Street, originally commissioned by Lamont himself, was recently listed for $45 million.

The 10-bedroom, 14-bath, midblock mansion was designed in 1922 by Walker & Gillette—an architecture firm best known for its work on the once-private residences now occupied by the French and Italian consulates and the esteemed Spence School.

Lamont, a partner at J.P. Morgan, acquired the plot of land in 1920 and proceeded to build the “the best house on the best block,” The New York Times boldly stated.

It is, after all, nearly 23,000 square feet.

In its 101-year history, the famed Tudor Revival mansion has had just two owners: Thomas and Florence Lamont and the Visiting Nurse Service, which inherited it upon Florence Lamont’s death in 1954.

In 2009, the building was converted into modern offices by architecture firm, Beyer Blinder Belle. Still, the home retains much of its original charm. The house has been extremely well maintained and updated to today’s systems, the listing notes.

Throughout the six-story, landmarked mansion are ornately carved, marble mantles; high, plastered ceilings; and sweeping, leaded-glass windows.

Some of the building’s spaces have been left entirely intact, including the resplendent oak-paneled library.

Central air conditioning and a hydraulic elevator are among the home’s modern upgrades.

With ample balconies and rooftop terrace space, this 50-foot wide building on one of the Upper East Side’s “loveliest tree-lined blocks” abounds with possibility for its next owner.

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