34 West 10th St

"This townhouse is one of ten that were built in 1857, now called ""Renwick Row,"" one of the most beautiful in all of New York City. The ten brownstones are connected by a wrought iron balcony and similar detailing of the facade. Their design is attributed to James Renwick, Jr., the architect of St. Patrick's Cathedral and the original building of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., as well as Grace Church, also on 10th Street. In fact, Renwick's name appears on a title deed in the Municipal Archives, as a former owner of 34 West 10th Street. This block of 10th Street retains a higher percentage of the original houses than almost any block in New York, some dating from the 1830s, each with an unusually rich and interesting history. Many have been beautifully restored, and the view from each of the windows of number 34 is an exceptionally lovely one. The unobstructed view of the Empire State Building lit in different colors each night from the penthouse is unparalleled. The family who own the house have spent the past six years lovingly restoring it, working with renowned architect, Steven Harris."