61 Irving Pl

An eight-story, late-19th-century limestone-clad co-op in Gramercy Park, originally constructed as a schoolhouse in 1899 and since converted into a 32-unit boutique residence. The property preserves classic prewar characteristics — high ceilings, oversized windows, exposed brick, picture-frame moldings, and a decorative marble lobby — while common areas have been recently renovated to modern standards. Floor plans are predominantly two-bedroom loft-style layouts and duplex conversions; many units feature mezzanines, double-height living rooms and wood-burning fireplaces. Shared building amenities are modest but practical: a part-time doorman (weekday daytime hours), elevator, central laundry room, bike storage, basement storage and a live-in superintendent. Mechanical and security upgrades include video intercoms and updated hallways; four income-producing commercial basement spaces contribute to low maintenance charges. No formal exterior recreational amenities are provided. The building’s corner location on Irving Place places it steps from Gramercy Park, Union Square, dining, groceries, and multiple subway lines, delivering a blend of historic character and convenient downtown Manhattan living.