[Faceless]

I’ve found this two-story penthouse through a lot of searching on some different real estate sites, I saved some pictures of it, but stupidly, not the address… And now I can’t seem to find it again. So I hope someone can help me locate the building via the pictures (I'm not buying - I just need the location).

I’m very certain that it’s on the Upper East or West Side – but could be wrong.

Here are a picture of the top of the building and a picture from one of the terrace/balconies where you can see some buildings next to it that may be recognizable.

Here’s crossing my fingers…

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[spyrouNYC]

Damn... that second image almost makes it look like part of the Cloisters, but I don't think it is.

[Doctor Manhattan]

spyrouNYC, on 30 January 2010 - 10:42 PM, said:

Damn... that second image almost makes it look like part of the Cloisters, but I don't think it is.

It's the gothic arches that are fooling you. The Cloisters is in Fort Tryon Park, surrounded by greenery, and is gray stone not brick.

[Faceless]

Hmm, sad that no-one can see what building it is.

[mrkredo]

Faceless, on 02 February 2010 - 02:27 AM, said:

Hmm, sad that no-one can see what building it is.

Horrible, please accept my condolences...

[spyrouNYC]

I fooled around with Google Earth a bit trying to find it, with no luck... assuming it IS on the Upper West Side. Maybe I'll try again later.

[ek andy]

Took me about 30 min to find using google earth with the 3D buildings on.

That's the building at 140 E 63rd Street on the corner at 4th/Lexington Av

The Barbizon Hotel for Women, built in 1927, was symbolic of the cultural change as women began to come to New York City for professional opportunities, but still wanted a "safe retreat" that felt like the family home[2]. It is located at 140 East 63rd Street, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, New York State, USA. It recently switched from hotel operations and has been renovated for condominium use.

For most of its existence, no men were allowed above the ground floor and strict dress and conduct rules were enforced. The hotel became a more standard hotel when it began admitting men as guests in 1981. In 2002, a $40 million renovation was completed and the name was changed to the Melrose Hotel.

Even after the condo renovation, there are still 13 women living under the old arrangements at the hotel.

The building includes a large indoor pool, and air rights to adjacent properties were purchased when the building was constructed, ensuring plenty of light and unimpeded views for the upper floors.

Famous residents

* Edith Bouvier Beale
* Margaret Brown
* Sylvia Plath
* Candice Bergen
* Grace Kelly
* Liza Minnelli
* Craig J. Spence was arrested there for cocaine possession on July 31, 1989.
* Ricky Gervais

Info on building taken from wiki!

[Faceless]

ek andy, on 04 February 2010 - 11:51 AM, said:

Took me about 30 min to find using google earth with the 3D buildings on.

That's the building at 140 E 63rd Street on the corner at 4th/Lexington Av

The Barbizon Hotel for Women, built in 1927, was symbolic of the cultural change as women began to come to New York City for professional opportunities, but still wanted a "safe retreat" that felt like the family home[2]. It is located at 140 East 63rd Street, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, New York State, USA. It recently switched from hotel operations and has been renovated for condominium use.

For most of its existence, no men were allowed above the ground floor and strict dress and conduct rules were enforced. The hotel became a more standard hotel when it began admitting men as guests in 1981. In 2002, a $40 million renovation was completed and the name was changed to the Melrose Hotel.

Even after the condo renovation, there are still 13 women living under the old arrangements at the hotel.

The building includes a large indoor pool, and air rights to adjacent properties were purchased when the building was constructed, ensuring plenty of light and unimpeded views for the upper floors.

Famous residents

* Edith Bouvier Beale
* Margaret Brown
* Sylvia Plath
* Candice Bergen
* Grace Kelly
* Liza Minnelli
* Craig J. Spence was arrested there for cocaine possession on July 31, 1989.
* Ricky Gervais

Info on building taken from wiki!

Oh my god... Do you have any idea how much I love you right now?! You're the best! Thank you SOOO much!

[ek andy]

Faceless, on 05 February 2010 - 10:17 AM, said:

Oh my god... Do you have any idea how much I love you right now?! You're the best! Thank you SOOO much!

No problem! Glad I could help