Yon kay vil ki fèt pa Steven Harris nan Brooklyn Heights Istorik

PROVENANS ARCHITEKTURAL
Re-imajine nèt an 2010 pa achitèk ki genyen pri, Steven Harris, ki te selebre nan AD100 Architectural Digest, kay sa a reflete melanj siynat li nan karakter istorik ak klè kontanporen. Mi flottan kalite mize, yon eskway pèsonalize an asye ak vè ki ekleraj pa yon lanp syèl, ak gwo fenèt ki kreye yon sansasyon loft nan yon fasad brownstone istorik, ki te retabli soti nan premye fini lanmè li nan brix cho ak wòch ki an amoni ak peyizaj lari a.

KOLABORASYON NAN DESEN
Fèt an kolaborasyon ak Marti Sagar Interiors, enteryè yo se restorative, ki ka vivan, ak ki leve nan lespri. Li te konnen pou stil kontanporen men ki toujou ap dirab li, Sagar te kreye rezidans atravè New York, New England, ak plis lwen, ak yon konsantre sou santilye fonksyonèl ki balanse bote, konfò, ak stil lavi modèn.

KARAKTER LAYOUT
• Etaj Parlor: Yon nivo distraksyon dramatik ak plafon ki wo, yon chemine gaz, planch bwa laj, ak yon miray galri gwo ki apwopriye pou atizay gwo echèl. Fenèt ki soti nan etaj a plafon ak ekspoze lès ak lwès yo kadre vi jaden ki amennwaye ak Legliz Neo-Gotik St. Charles Borromeo, ofri tou de privatite ak bote achitektyonik.
• Etaj Jaden: Yon santral gastronomik ak yon gwo kwizin chef ki gen yon recho Wolf sis bruleur, frijidè Sub-Zero sou kote, de machin lave, sifas preparasyon wòch laj, ak anpil kabinè. Yon sal manje fòmèl ki gade sou jaden an.
• Twazyèm Etaj: Kounye a konfigire kòm yon bibliyotèk ak biwo, men fasil pou konvèti nan yon dezyèm suite prensipal.
• Katriyèm Etaj: Yon suite prensipal trankil ak gwo fenèt, yon chemine gaz ki boule, ak yon pòch dòmi ancreen ra ki anvlop nan vèt. Twalèt spa-like la gen yon doub vanity, yon beny, ak yon douch ki ekleraj ak twa fenèt ki fè fas a lès.
• Dènye Etaj: Ekleraj pa yon lanp syèl santral, espas fleksib sa a ideyal pou yon chanm envite, yon chanm medya, yon estidyo fizik, oswa yon retrèt kreyatif. Yon eskway pèsonalize an asye ak vè ak pye vè flotan ap monte nan kay la, ap chanel limyè soti nan lanp syèl la ak difize pa yon mi vè flouté, kreye yon kolòn vètikal lumineux ki konekte chak nivo.
• Soti nan Baz: Itilite ak depo ak entegre disrè.
• Karakteristik Adisyonèl: Sistèm son entegre, chemine gaz, ak HVAC ki boule gaz zoné ak chanm ki kontwole endividyèlman.

KOTE & STIL DE VI
12 Sidney Place se nan Brooklyn Heights Historic District, premye katye ki make nan vil New York, ki te desine an 1965. Distri a selebre pou kay brix ak brownstone ki gen anpil grandeur, lari ki gen pyebwa, ak cham 19yèm syèk la, ofri yon melanj ra nan patrimwàn achitektyonik ak lavi modèn nan vil la. Sidney Place li menm se youn nan blòk ki pi chache nan katye a, ki gen valè pou privatite li, jaden, ak karakter istorik li. Sèlman kèk minit soti nan Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, ak yon gwo sant transpòtasyon, kay vil la ofri tou de trankilite ak aksè nan vil la.

A Steven Harris-designed Townhouse in Historic Brooklyn Heights

ARCHITECTURAL PROVENANCE
Fully reimagined in 2010 by award-winning architect Steven Harris, celebrated in Architectural Digest’s AD100, this townhouse reflects his signature blend of historic character and contemporary clarity. Museum-quality floating walls, a custom steel-and-glass staircase illuminated by a skylight, and oversized windows create a loft-like sensibility within a historic brownstone façade, restored from its former navy finish to warm brick and stone in harmony with the landmark streetscape.

DESIGN COLLABORATION
Designed in collaboration with Marti Sagar Interiors, the interiors are restorative, livable, and uplifting. Known for her contemporary yet timeless style, Sagar has created residences across New York, New England, and beyond, with a focus on functional sanctuaries that balance beauty, comfort, and modern lifestyle.

LAYOUT CHARACTER
• Parlor Floor: A dramatic entertaining level with soaring ceilings, a gas fireplace, wide-plank hardwood floors, and an oversized gallery wall ideal for large-scale art. Floor-to-ceiling windows on both east and west exposures frame views of the landscaped garden and the Neo-Gothic St. Charles Borromeo Church, offering both privacy and architectural beauty.
• Garden Floor: A culinary centerpiece with an oversized chef’s kitchen featuring a six-burner Wolf range, side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigeration, dual dishwashers and sinks, expansive stone prep surfaces, and abundant cabinetry. A formal dining room overlooks the garden.
• Third Floor: Currently configured as a library and office, but easily converted into a second primary suite.
• Fourth Floor: A tranquil primary suite with oversized windows, a gas-burning fireplace, and a rare screened sleeping porch enveloped in greenery. The spa-like bath includes a double vanity, soaking tub, and shower illuminated by three east-facing windows.
• Top Floor: Illuminated by a central skylight, this flexible space is ideal for a guest room, media room, fitness studio, or creative retreat. A custom steel-and-glass staircase with floating glass treads rises through the home, channeling light from the skylight and diffused by a fluted glass wall, creating a luminous vertical spine that connects every level.
• Basement: Utility and storage with discreet integration.
• Additional Features: Integrated sound system, gas fireplace, and zoned gas-fired HVAC with individually controlled rooms.

LOCATION & LIFESTYLE
12 Sidney Place stands within the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, New York City’s first landmarked neighborhood, designated in 1965. The district is celebrated for its stately brick and brownstone houses, tree-lined streets, and 19th-century charm, offering a rare blend of architectural heritage and modern urban living. Sidney Place itself is one of the neighborhood’s most coveted blocks, prized for its privacy, gardens, and historic character. Just minutes from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and a major transportation hub, the townhouse offers both serenity and city access.