43 Charlton Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

Built by John Jacob Astor in the 1820s, this 21-foot-wide brick townhouse is available for sale for the first time in 65 years. This 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom single-family home spans approximately 3,950 sqft. (with an additional 1,651 sqft. in unused FAR), has beautiful original moldings and unique pre-war details throughout, a large private backyard and sits on an expansive 21' x 100' lot. All of this on one of Manhattan's most charming and historic blocks.<br> <br> PARLOR FLOOR: Enter through the original wood doors into the foyer, followed by the original glass doors opening to the gracious parlor floor with ceilings just under 11 ft, stunning original moldings, floor-to-ceiling south facing windows and a fireplace with a gorgeous original, carved mantle. Elegant floor-to-ceiling pocket doors separate the formal dining room from the front parlor. The kitchen is off the dining room and leads to a covered porch with access to the massive garden. There is also a powder room on this