HISTORIJSKA ŽIVOTNA/RADNA KUĆA U MURRAY HILL, NYC Najfiniji domovi u New Yorku nisu samo elegantni, dobro opremljeni ili povijesni — oni su nasljeđe ikona koje su oblikovale New York kakav poznajemo danas. Kuća na adresi 122 East 38th Street izgrađena je između 1902. i 1904. godine od strane jednog od najistaknutijih poslovnih ljudi Manhattana, Williama R. H. Martina. Martin nije bio samo jedan od najvećih vlasnika nekretnina u Manhattanu, već je bio i vođa poznate marke muške odjeće Rogers Peet, koja je u trgovinu uvela transparentno određivanje cijena, oznake za odjeću i garancije na povrat novca. Tu je istu genijalnost donio i u izvorni dizajn ove kuće koja se sastoji od šest katova i površine 6,300 kvadratnih metara, sa dostojanstvenom neo-federalističkom fasadom od opeke, simetričnim proporcijama, ranim liftom i sofisticiranim spiralnim stubištem. Mary Todd “Mamie" Lincoln Isham, unuka Abrahama Lincolna, i Charles Bradford Isham kupili su dom 1906. godine i upravo su odavde Mamie nastavila raditi u duhu svog djedice kroz neumornu filantropiju. Do 1990-ih godina, broj 122 imao je novu misiju kao sjedište Earth Pledge Foundation, neprofitne organizacije sa sjedištem u Manhattanu koja se posvetila promicanju zelenog života. 1998. godine u kući je instaliran prvi zeleni krov u gradu. Unutra, kuća je jedinstveno prostrana i arhitektonski dobro očuvana. Visoki stropovi i lijepo očuvani ukrasni štukaturni elementi daju svakom prostoru profinjenu eleganciju, dok veličanstveno grand stubište uzdiže se kroz srž doma, oblikujući vidne linije sve do krovnog prozora na četvrtom katu. Arhitektonski detalji poput izvornih drvenih kamina, klasičnih crvenih opečnatih naglasaka i palađanskih prozora služe kao pozadina svestranih dnevnih prostora koji bez problema prelaze između mirnih privatnih odaja i produktivnih prostora. Promišljen raspored, dodatno upotpunjen modernim sustavima i infrastrukturom, prilagoĐava se onima koji traže inspirativno životno-radno okruženje. Živjeti na gornjim katovima 122 East 38th Street pruža vam rijetku luxuznu dvostrukost—budite domaćin elegantnim okupljanjima na donjim katovima, a zatim se povucite gore u svoje privatno utočište s 3-4 spavaće sobe iznad gradske vreve. Prostrana kuhinja i sunčana terasa nude mirno mjesto za osvježavajuće obroke na otvorenom, gdje možete uživati u tihoj večeri ili čaši vina, dok divite ikoničnim pogledima na Empire State Building i Chrysler Building. Raskošni zeleni krov dodatno poboljšava ovo mirno utočište, omogućujući vam da zakoračite u bujni raj samo nekoliko koraka od vaše spavaće sobe. Bilo da hostujete živahnu funkciju ispod ili samo uživate u mirnoj večeri u srcu Manhattana, ovi gornji katovi nude savršen spoj raskošnog zabavljanja i mirnog odmora. Utjelovljujući pionirski duh ekološke odgovornosti, 122 East 38th Street stoji kao jedan od najranijih prikaza zelenog urbanog dizajna u Manhattanu. Kuća se može pohvaliti visokoučinkovitim plinskim kotlom Burnham, Carrier hladnjačkim HVAC sustavom, te sofisticiranom kućnom automatizacijom za precizne kontrole klime i rasvjete—dramatično smanjujući karbonski otisak nekretnine. Vrt na krovnoj terasi, dizajniran za prikupljanje kišnice i izolaciju zgrade, pretvara vrh doma u mirnu ekološku oazu u kojoj uspijevaju povrće, začinsko bilje i ukrasno cvijeće. Ova promišljena poboljšanja čuvaju energiju, poboljšavaju kvalitetu zraka i ilustriraju predanost doma održivoj budućnosti.

A HISTORICAL LIVE/WORK TOWNHOUSE IN MURRAY HILL, NYC New York’s finest homes aren’t merely elegant, well-appointed, or historic — they are the legacies of the icons who made New York what it is today. 122 East 38th Street was built between 1902 and 1904 by one of Manhattan’s most prominent businessmen, William R. H. Martin. Martin wasn’t merely one of the largest holders of real estate in Manhattan, he was also the head of storied menswear brand Rogers Peet, which introduced transparent pricing, garment tags and money-back guarantees to retail. He brought that same genius to the original design of this six-story, 6,300 sq. ft. home with a stately Neo-Federalist brick fac¸ade, symmetrical proportions, an early elevator and a sophisticated spiral staircase. Mary Todd “Mamie" Lincoln Isham, the granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln, and Charles Bradford Isham purchased the home in 1906 and it was from here that Mamie continued working in the spirit of her grandfather through tireless philanthropy. By the 1990s, No. 122 had a new mission as the headquarters of the Earth Pledge Foundation, a Manhattan-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting green living. They installed the city’s first green roof at the home in 1998. Within the house is uniquely voluminous and architecturally well-preserved. Soaring ceilings and beautifully preserved crown moldings imbue every room with gracious elegance, while a breathtaking grand stairway rises through the heart of the home, framing lines of sight all the way up to the fourth-floor skylight. Architectural details like original wood mantels, classic red-brick accents, and Palladian windows serve as a backdrop to versatile living areas that transition effortlessly between serene private quarters and productive spaces. The thoughtful layout, complemented by modern systems and infrastructure, caters to those seeking an inspirational live-work environment. Living on the top floors of 122 East 38th Street gives you the rare luxury of seamless duality—play host to elegant gatherings in the lower levels, then retreat upstairs to your 3-4 bedroom private sanctuary high above the city bustle. An airy kitchen and sun-drenched terrace offer a serene spot for al fresco dining, where you can savor a quiet meal or a glass of wine while admiring iconic views of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. The lush green roof further enhances this tranquil refuge, allowing you to step into a verdant paradise just steps away from your bedroom. Whether you’re hosting a lively function below or simply enjoying a calm evening in the heart of Manhattan, these top floors deliver the perfect blend of opulent entertaining and peaceful repose. Embodying a pioneering spirit of environmental responsibility, 122 East 38th Street stands as one of Manhattan’s earliest showcases for green urban design. The townhouse features a high-efficiency Burnham gas boiler, a Carrier chill-water HVAC system, and sophisticated home automation for precise climate and lighting controls—dramatically reducing the property’s carbon footprint. A rooftop garden, designed to capture stormwater and insulate the building, transforms the top of the home into a serene ecological haven where vegetables, herbs, and ornamental flowers thrive. These thoughtful upgrades conserve energy, boost air quality, and illustrate the home’s commitment to a more sustainable future.