Building: 112 East 19th Street

One block south of Gramercy Park, between historic Irving Place and Park Avenue South on the coveted “Block Beautiful” of 19th Street, The Ruggles House soars over its neighboring protected low-rise buildings. This historic pre war gem rose in 1913 and holds true to its original early century Industrial style including its high ceiling lofts and complementary immeasurable windows.

In the 1930’s, the Ruggles House was home to a plethora of progressive groups including the American Student Union, the League for Industrial Democracy, the American League for Peace and Democracy, and the International Labor Defense. Its rich historical influence is felt by the building’s Industrial bones present and left uninterrupted, rather than assailed by any interior design. The 12 floors, which are home to two residences each, offer sprawling floor plans allowing one the luxury of appreciating the old industrial interior details and the flexibility of different floor plan options.

Situated on the tree-lined “block beautiful” of East 19th Street, Ruggles House is a boutique, understated cooperative loft building with just 22 residences total. There is a video intercom system and key-locked elevators leading to semi-private landings with only two residences per floor. The meticulously maintained, pet-friendly building features a gorgeous recently updated marble lobby, a lovely planted roof deck with beautiful views, bicycle storage, and an attentive full-time superintendent. It is one of the very few loft buildings in the area of quiet serenity near Gramercy Park and also conveniently close to the restaurants of Irving Place and Park Avenue South (Union Square Cafe is on one corner and Caffè Panna Ice Cream on the other!) All the conveniences of public transportation, the green market, and shopping at Union Square are nearby.

Description provided by: Henry Hershkowitz