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4 Lexington Avenue

Sage House,
4 Lexington Avenue

Doorman Co-op located in Gramercy Park, between East 21st Street & East 22nd Street

  • Apartments For Sale (2)
  • For Rent (2)
  • Recent Sales (28)
  • All Units in Building (160)
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Overview of Sage House at 4 Lexington Avenue

Sage House was built in 1913 for the Russell Sage Foundation, a social welfare nonprofit that was an early advocate of social work and urban planning. Renowned architect Grosvenor Atterbury designed the building in the style of a Florentine Renaissance palazzo and included vaulted ceilings with a rough-cut red sandstone faade with carved decorative shields. It was converted to residential use in 1975, and residents have access to a 24-hour doorman, live-in resident manager, laundry room, bike room, and storage. The building is pet-friendly, allows up to 80% financing, and permits pied-a-terres and gifting. The building also has a liberal subletting policy available after 1 year of ownership with board approval.

Sage House is located at 4 Lexington Avenue near fine dining, the Gramercy Park Hotel, Union Square Park, Madison Square Park, and the transportation options near each.

Year Built
1912
Converted: 1975
Apartments
160
Floors
11
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%
160Apartments
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent

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Nearby Subways

  1. 6
at Park Ave 0.08 miles
  1. N
  2. R
at Broadway 0.25 miles
  1. Q
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. L
at Broadway and 16th 0.33 miles
  1. M
  2. F
at 6th Ave 0.46 miles

Carter’s Review

"Sage House is an extremely handsome, pre-war office building that was erected in 1912 for the Russell Sage Foundation at 4 Lexington Avenue on the southeast corner at 22nd Street. 

It was sold in 1949 to Catholic Charities and in 1975 it was converted to residential use. "
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Pros & Cons

  • Architecture masterpiece
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Some multi-level units
  • Close to Madison Square Park
  • Convenient to many restaurants
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Very close to Gramercy Park
  • Dramatic lobby
  • Doorman
  • Close to Subway
  • Many apartments
  • No fitness center
  • No roof deck

CityRealty Rating

23
/44
Architecture
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28
/36
Location
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13
/39
Features
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8
Editor’s Points
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72
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "stunning" pre-war co-op, originally home to the Russell Sage Foundation, brings "Florentine Renaissance" grandeur to Gramercy Park with its "ornate" red sandstone facade and "vaulted ceilings." The "full-service" building offers "24-hour doorman" and concierge services, while its "prime location" puts residents steps from the park and major dining destinations. The 1913 Grosvenor Atterbury-designed landmark maintains its "historic charm" while providing modern amenities, with a board that's "thorough but accommodating." Its "flexible sublet policy" and "convenient" location near transportation make it an attractive option for discerning buyers seeking pre-war elegance.

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