{"id":166367,"date":"2026-03-17T17:03:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/166367\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T17:03:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:03:37","slug":"massive-gilded-age-mansion-overlooking-hudson-river-hits-manhattan-market-for-11-5-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/166367\/","title":{"rendered":"Massive Gilded Age mansion overlooking Hudson River hits Manhattan market for $11.5 million"},"content":{"rendered":"

A grand Gilded Age<\/a>\u00a0mansion on Manhattan\u2019s\u00a0Upper West Side<\/a>\u00a0that has a history stretching back more than a century has hit the market for $11.5 million<\/a>\u2014nearly three decades after it last changed hands.<\/p>\n

The 30-foot-wide limestone residence at\u00a041 Riverside Drive<\/a>\u00a0is positioned directly across from Riverside Park and offers sweeping views of the Hudson River.<\/p>\n

Completed in 1896, the luxurious property, which was once hailed as \u201cone of the handsomest residences on the Riverside,\u201d has changed hands on just a few occasions in its history, most recently in September 2000, when it was purchased for $7.7 million.<\/p>\n

Designed by distinguished architect\u00a0Clarence True, a man responsible for building some of the Upper West Side\u2019s<\/a> most impressive townhouses<\/a>, the dwelling\u2014which is listed with\u00a0Cathy Taub<\/a>\u00a0of Sotheby\u2019s International Realty\u2014is set across five expansive levels.<\/p>\n

A grand Gilded Age\u00a0mansion on Manhattan\u2019s\u00a0Upper West Side\u00a0that has a history stretching back more than a century has hit the market for $11.5 million. Tyler Stuart \/ Real Estate Production Network<\/p>\n

Designed by distinguished architect\u00a0Clarence True, the dwelling\u2014which is listed with\u00a0Cathy Taub\u00a0of Sotheby\u2019s International Realty\u2014is set across five expansive levels. Tyler Stuart \/ Real Estate Production Network<\/p>\n

Today, it is one of the few remaining private homes located along Riverside Drive, a street once lined with the residences of the city\u2019s elite, and it continues to lend an air of sophistication and prestige to the area, while also offering ample modern-day luxury thanks to a recent renovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cA masterwork of Gilded Age architecture<\/a>, it is fully renovated, meticulously restored, and modernized for contemporary luxury living,\u201d the listing notes.<\/p>\n

The striking Flemish Revival facade\u2014a signature style of True\u2019s\u2014features carved limestone ornamentation, dramatic stone dormers, and a clay-tiled mansard roof that lends the mansion a distinctly European look.<\/p>\n

Completed in 1896, the luxurious property has changed hands on just a few occasions in its history, most recently in September 2000, when it was purchased for $7.7 million. Tyler Stuart \/ Real Estate Production Network<\/p>\n

\u201cA masterwork of Gilded Age architecture, it is fully renovated, meticulously restored, and modernized for contemporary luxury living,\u201d the listing notes. Tyler Stuart \/ Real Estate Production Network<\/p>\n

Inside, the residence spans roughly 7,500 square feet, with six bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms across five levels, plus a basement and garden terrace.<\/p>\n

Expansive rooms with soaring ceilings, custom millwork, and original Gilded Age details define the interiors, as does a sense of old-world elegance. Carefully chosen wallpapers and fixtures create the sense that the home has been thoughtfully curated with one hand in each era.<\/p>\n

Inside, the residence spans roughly 7,500 square feet, with six bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms across five levels, plus a basement and garden terrace. Tyler Stuart \/ Real Estate Production Network<\/p>\n

\u201cOriginal architectural details remain impeccably preserved,\u201d the listing notes. \u201c[These include] spectacular stained-glass bay windows in the dining room; marble and oak parquet floors; rich oak and mahogany woodwork; limestone facade with carved ornamentation; clay-tiled mansard roof and dramatic stone dormer; and eight gorgeous fireplaces.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marble and oak parquet floors run throughout the home, complemented by rich mahogany and oak woodwork. <\/p>\n

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The parlor level showcases ceilings soaring over 12 feet high, triple bay windows framing the Hudson River, and several Italian marble fireplaces dating to the 18th and 19th centuries. A striking stained-glass window in the dining room adds a layer of storied elegance.<\/p>\n

The entry level begins with double doors opening into a foyer anchored by a period fireplace and grand oak staircase.<\/p>\n

A modernized eat-in kitchen is nearby, outfitted with a marble island, high-end appliances, and a breakfast room with garden access. Modern conveniences\u2014including an elevator, laundry room, and even a dog-wash station, have all been carefully integrated into the home.<\/p>\n

A modernized eat-in kitchen is nearby, outfitted with a marble island, high-end appliances, and a breakfast room with garden access. Tyler Stuart \/ Real Estate Production Network<\/p>\n

\u201cBehind the historic walls lies an updated mechanical system [with] copper plumbing; two 100-gallon hot water heaters; multizoned central air conditioning; double-glazed windows for security and sound insulation; and a security system,\u201d the description notes.<\/p>\n

Upper floors contain the mansion\u2019s private quarters, including a spacious primary suite with a stone-clad bathroom. Additional bedrooms, sitting rooms, and studies occupy the remaining levels, many with fireplaces and views toward the Hudson. A basement level provides space for a gym and extra storage.<\/p>\n

Beyond its architecture, the mansion also carries a colorful social history. Once owned by attorney\u00a0Thomas St. John Gaffney, a prominent figure in Irish politics in\u00a0New York<\/a>, the home quickly became a gathering place for political figures, writers, and elite international guests.<\/p>\n

Upper floors contain the mansion\u2019s private quarters, including a spacious primary suite with a stone-clad bathroom. Tyler Stuart \/ Real Estate Production Network<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly four owners have stewarded this extraordinary home, preserving its integrity while enhancing its comfort and performance,\u201d the listing adds.<\/p>\n

Among the visitors was\u00a0Mary Adelaide, Countess of Aberdeen, who stayed at the mansion during a trip to New York in 1899 while promoting Irish industry in the United States.<\/p>\n

More than a century later, the mansion remains one of the Upper West Side\u2019s best-preserved single-family residences from the Gilded Age\u2014with an address as intriguing as its legacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A grand Gilded Age\u00a0mansion on Manhattan\u2019s\u00a0Upper West Side\u00a0that has a history stretching back more than a century has…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":166368,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[2907,3376,1023,75,84,83,13651,6337,9,24,63,1491],"class_list":["post-166367","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-manhattan","tag-housing","tag-hudson-river","tag-luxury-real-estate","tag-manhattan","tag-manhattan-headlines","tag-manhattan-news","tag-mansion","tag-mansions","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-real-estate"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=166367"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166367\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/166368"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=166367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=166367"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=166367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}