Maligayang pagdating sa isang maalamat na piraso ng Lungsod ng New York. Bihira ang pagkakataong may mga ganitong mayamang kasaysayan na dumarating. Ang dating tahanan ng kilalang mamamahayag, manunulat, at matagal nang patnugot na si George Plimpton ay handa na para sa susunod na kabanata pagkatapos ng halos animnapung taon sa pamilyang Plimpton. Ang malawak na duplex na may sukat na 4,700 square feet sa Upper East Side ay hindi lamang nag-host ng mga tanyag na party para sa mga kilalang tao ng sining at lipunan, kundi nagsilbing opisina rin ng tanyag na literary journal, ang The Paris Review, na co-founder ni Plimpton noong dekada 1950. Sa unang limang taon nito, nailathala ng The Paris Review ang mga bagong akda mula kina Jack Kerouac, Philip Roth, at Samuel Beckett, at ang seryeng "Writers at Work" nito ay kinabibilangan ng mga panayam sa mga dakilang Amerikanong manunulat ng ika-20 siglo tulad nina Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, at Robert Frost. Ang mga marangyang at iconic na salu-salo na ito ay humatak sa mga tanyag na personalidad tulad nina Truman Capote, Paul McCartney, Andy Warhol, at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, upang banggitin ang ilan. Ang iba pang mga bantog na kaibigan at kapitbahay ay kinabibilangan nina Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Robert F. Kennedy, at Warren Beatty. Ang natatanging tahanang ito ay isang institusyon sa sarili nito, isang kultural na mecca na matatagpuan sa sikat na 72nd Street sa isang serye ng mga row house na kilala bilang "The Black and Whites," na may kakaibang dalawang-tonong panlabas, makintab na pulang pintuan, at isang tahimik na cobblestone cul-de-sac na pinalilibutan ng mga iron streetlamps at isang terrace na napapalibutan ng puno na may tanawin ng East River.

Inilarawan bilang isang country house sa lungsod, ang malawak na 5-silid-tulugan, 6.5-bahong duplex residence ay may lahat ng kailangan kasama ang malalaking silid, air-conditioning sa buong lugar, custom soundproofed glazed windows, magagandang hardwood floors, at mga kaakit-akit na makasaysayang elemento tulad ng inlaid tile fireplace surrounds, orihinal na pino na panggatong, at maraming kita ng liwanag mula sa mga bintana na nakaharap sa East River. Mula sa parehong palapag, mayroon mga kahanga-hangang tanawin ng tubig na umaabot ng halos 60 talampakan mula sulok hanggang sulok ng buong apartment. Sa 40 bintana sa kabuuan at 9-talampakang kisame, ang expansibong espasyo ay puno ng liwanag at buhay, handang tuklasin.

Sa pamamagitan ng harapang pinto ay may isang entry foyer at eleganteng powder room upang tanggapin ka at ang iyong mga bisita. Mga hakbang pababa sa isang grand sunlit double living room na may nakakabighaning tanawin ng tubig at dalawang wood-burning fireplaces. Sa hilagang bahagi ng apartment ay isang kaakit-akit na kusina na may FiveStar range at hood, Bosch appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator, at Caesarstone countertops, pati na rin isang impormal na dining area at butler's pantry na may dalawang refrigerator beverage drawers na perpekto para sa mga salu-salo. Sa tabi ng pangalawang living room, na dati ay may sikat na pool table, ay isang hiwalay at pribadong pangunahing suite na may mga walk-in closet at isang renovated ensuite bathroom. Pagkatapos ay pataas sa magandang hagdang-bato na may maayos na wooden banister ay isang malawak na pangalawang palapag at apat na karagdagang silid-tulugan, tatlo sa mga ito ay may ensuite baths. Isang marangyang wood paneled study ay nasa itaas ng mga hagdang-bato na humahantong sa isang malaking den na may isa pang wood-burning fireplace. Ang isang karagdagang corner primary suite sa pangalawang palapag ay pakiramdam na parang santuwaryo na may mapayapang tanawin ng ilog, custom built-ins, malaking walk-in closet, at ensuite bathroom. Isang full-sized laundry room ang nagtatapos sa pangalawang palapag.

Ang 541 East 72nd Street ay isang itinatag na pet-friendly coop na may live-in Superintendent / Resident Manager na namamahala sa mga package deliveries, isang full-time handyman, isang bike room, at mga storage rooms. Isang parking garage ang matatagpuan nang direkta sa likod ng gusali. Ang lokasyon nito ay nasa loob ng maraming paaralan sa Upper East Side, pati na rin ang Q train sa 72nd Street Subway Station. Ang mga residente ay nasisiyahan hindi lamang sa pagiging hindi kilala at privacy, kundi pati na rin sa secured na access sa pamamagitan ng mga double doors, key fob entry, at isang video intercom system. Ang "The Black and Whites" ay nagbibigay ng magandang pagtakas mula sa araw-araw na hustle at bustle ng abalang buhay-lungsod sa kanilang tahimik na lokasyon sa tabi ng tubig at kaakit-akit na cobblestone nook sa Upper East Side.

Welcome to a legendary piece of New York City. Rarely does an opportunity steeped in such a storied history present itself. The former residence of renowned journalist, writer, and longtime editor, George Plimpton, is now primed for its next chapter after nearly sixty years in the Plimpton family. This sprawling 4,700 square foot Upper East Side duplex has not only hosted legendary parties to the Who's Who of the literary elite and society, but also housed the offices of celebrated literary journal, The Paris Review, which Plimpton co-founded in the 1950s. In its first five years, The Paris Review published new works by Jack Kerouac, Philip Roth and Samuel Beckett, and its "Writers at Work" series included interviews with great 20th century American authors such as Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, and Robert Frost. These glamorous and iconic parties drew the likes of Truman Capote, Paul McCartney, Andy Warhol, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to name a few. Other famous friends and neighbors included Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Robert F. Kennedy, and Warren Beatty. This unique home is an institution in itself, a cultural mecca located on famed 72nd Street in a series of row houses known as "The Black and Whites," with their distinctive two-tone exteriors, high-gloss red lacquer front doors, and a quiet cobblestone cul-de-sac lined with iron streetlamps and a tree-lined terrace overlooking the East River.

Described as a country house in the city, the sprawling 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath duplex residence has it all including large-scale rooms, air-conditioning throughout, custom soundproofed glazed windows, beautiful hardwood floors, and charming historical elements like inlaid tile fireplace surrounds, original ornate wooden mantles, and numerous light-filled windows overlooking the East River. From both floors, there are spectacular waterfront views spanning approximately 60 feet across the entire apartment corner to corner. With 40 windows throughout and 9-foot ceilings, this expansive space is full of light and life, ready to explore.

Through the front door is an entry foyer and elegant powder room to greet you and your guests. Steps down to a grand sunlit double living room with stunning water views and two wood-burning fireplaces. On the north facing side of the apartment is a charming kitchen with a FiveStar range and hood, Bosch appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Caesarstone countertops, as well as an informal dining area and butler's pantry with two refrigerated beverage drawers perfect for entertaining. Off the second living room, which formerly hosted an infamous pool table, is a separate and private primary suite with walk-in closets and a renovated ensuite bathroom. Then up the handsome staircase with its stately wooden banister is an expansive second floor and four additional bedrooms, three of which have ensuite baths. A luxurious wood paneled study is off the top of the stairs leading to a large den with another wood-burning fireplace. An additional second floor corner primary suite feels like a sanctuary with its serene river views, custom built-ins, large walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom. A full-sized laundry room completes the second floor.

541 East 72nd Street is an established pet-friendly coop with a live-in Superintendent / Resident Manager who handles package deliveries, a full time-handyman, a bike room and storage rooms. A parking garage is located directly around the back of the building. Its location is walking distance to numerous Upper East Side schools, as well as the Q train at the 72nd Street Subway Station. Residents enjoy not only anonymity and privacy, but also secured access through double doors, key fob entry, and a video intercom system. "The Black and Whites" provide a welcome escape from the daily hustle and bustle of busy city life with their peaceful waterfront location and quaint cobblestone nook on the Upper East Side.

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