Vartan Gregorian was a world-renowned philanthropic basis and college chief, historian, and humanist. He’s credited with saving the New York Public Library (NYPL) system within the Eighties. Sadly, he handed away final April at 87 after being hospitalized for abdomen ache. Born to Armenian mother and father in Tabriz, Iran, Mr. Gregorian arrived in America in 1956 to review historical past and the humanities at Stanford College. He was the president of the NYPL (from 1981 to 1989) and well used his attraction to fund the library, and its model constructing after vital funds cuts a decade in the past.
Spanning over 2600 sq. toes, Vartan Gregorian resided on the 18th flooring of 1931 constructed pre-war constructing, The Parc Vendome, at 340 West 57th St., close to Columbus Circle. Emery Roth designed it. Mr. Gregorian purchased this apartment for $3.2 million in 1997.
Upon entry, you’re greeted by a big lobby lined with bookshelves, main on to the big lounge with a wood-burning fire and quite a few home windows, permitting the pure mild to spill in. The apartment options two main bedrooms with an en-suite rest room, whereas the third bed room can double as a house workplace. Adjoining to the formal lounge is a eating room, which connects to a comfortable den and the kitchen, loaded with stunning cabinetry and counter tops. The brand new house owners would get pleasure from this magnificent property whereas having quick access to Central Park, Carnegie Corridor, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Middle, and extra!
“As President from 1981–89, his management and tenacity revitalized and reaffirmed the Library because the preeminent civic and academic establishment that New Yorkers know and love at the moment,” the NYPL mentioned in a press release.
The house, situated at 340 West 57th Road Condo 18C, is listed for $4,350,000 by brokers Lisa Tarnopol Deslauriers and Linda Reiner of Coldwell Banker Warburg.
