A Guide to Classic Six Residences
Pre-war Layout: Classic Six Residences feature a layout from the pre-war era between the 1920s and 1940s. It will at least include a:
Living Room
Formal Dining Room with Window
Separate Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Secondary Bedroom
Live-in Staff Room (Usually located on the opposite end from the other bedrooms, off the kitchen with its own bathroom. Today, live-in staff rooms are often marketed as office spaces or laundry rooms.)
Additionally, these homes can also include a grand entrance gallery and/or private terrace.
Pre-war Features: These homes typically can be found in older, sturdier buildings with "good bones". They are popular for their pre-war details ― including hardwood floors, thick walls, solid-core doors, generous room proportions, high ceilings (over 9 ft), unique moldings, gracious hallways, and a working fireplace or decorative fireplace.
Modern Relevance: The clearly distinct and divided rooms in a Classic Six Residence can accommodate someone who desires privacy. In a listing that I got to help previously manage, the owner had French doors installed between the living room and dining room ― which added elegance, charm, and style to the residence. A home like this is also a great opportunity for someone who wants to open up the space by doing a gut renovation.
Location: Classic Six Residences can mostly be found in Upper West Side and Upper East Side co-op buildings. Some of them can also be found in certain parts of Brooklyn ― such as Crown Heights, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, and Prospect Heights. They are limited in availability and usually go on the market as/is at a premium price.
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