A rare Gilded Age home in NYC will list for $13.9M — amid renewed interest in the decadent era

NY Post ^ | July 22, 2025 | Jennifer Gould

[C19fan]

A wonderfully preserved Gilded Age mansion is poised to hit the market for $13.9 million as the glamorous homes from that period of time are back in the spotlight.

The grand 19th-century limestone residence is at 57 E. 74th St., between Park and Madison avenues. It’s one of seven on the historic block designed by noted architects Buchman and Deisler.

[woodbutcher1963]

I keep thinking of the scene from Doctor Zivago when there were 40 people living in his house after the Revolution.

[nopardons]

BTTT

[Albion Wilde]

Yes, one can perhaps describe the Gilded Age as decadent, but they produced beautiful things unlike our own decadent age that embraces ugliness.

Like the furnishings, colors and stylings of the renovation. Very Soviet. Do.Not.Like.

[heylady]

Yes, I would use all those modern sideboards for kindling and throw the chairs with tubular arms and legs in the dumpster.

[heylady]

Tiger oak is my thing. I’ve spent a lifetime at antique stores and auctions to accumulate enough to furnish much of my house. I had to stop because I have no room left. Unfortunately, I’ve read that the younger generation has no interest in antiques. When I’m gone, I guarantee my children will put all my furniture up for sale.