Building: 5 East 78th Street

The Barclay Mansion is one of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts mansions in New York City. This Beaux Arts Mansion was built originally for Mr. and Mrs. Reginald G. Barclay in 1902-04 by noted architect C.P.H. Gilbert. He was known for his French Baroque and Beaux Arts facades of which this property is a classic example. Other notable works of C.P.H. Gilbert include the neighboring Fletcher mansion at 79th and Fifth Avenue, The Converse Mansion 3 East 78th Street as well as the Otto Khan mansion at 1 East 91st Street, and the Warburg mansion at 92nd and Fifth.
The building comprises approximately 13,000 square feet arranged over six stories, plus a full basement. Throughout the building there are high ceilings and grand scale rooms with nine fireplaces. There are several units, all stunning, unique and delectably old world that are rented out. The mansion has an elevator and laundry with storage in the basement.
The Barclay Mansion is located on arguable one of the most beautiful blocks in city, close to Central Park, all transportation, The Frick Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, World Class Shopping and Restaurants.

Building Description Provided By Rebecca Caballaro