284 5Th Ave

The Wilbraham is a landmarked, late-19th-century Romanesque Revival co-op in Manhattan’s NoMad/Flatiron corridor, completed in 1890 and rising eight to nine stories. The masonry façade combines Philadelphia brick, Belleville brownstone and carved stone ornament beneath a verdigris copper mansard roof; an iconic cast-iron staircase and a restored, mural-adorned lobby recall the building’s original hotel origins. Interiors emphasize prewar proportions: apartments feature very high ceilings (often 10–12 feet), large arched windows, decorative fireplaces, original plaster crown moldings, inlaid and parquet hardwood floors, and generous storage including multiple walk-in closets. Residence types historically ranged from bachelor flats and studios to larger multi-room units and exceptional penthouses; many homes have been sensitively renovated with modern kitchens and bathrooms while preserving period detail. Building services and systems include an elevator, live-in superintendent, on-site laundry room and low operating overhead typical of mature co-op management. The co-op’s governance is notably flexible: liberal sublet policies, acceptance of guarantors, pied-a-terres and co-purchasers, and pet-friendly rules are frequently cited. Located a short walk from Madison Square Park, the Flatiron Building and multiple major subway lines and Penn Station, the Wilbraham sits amid dense dining, shopping and cultural amenities, offering a historic, architecturally rich urban residence with modern conveniences.