280 WASHINGTON Avenue, New York City, NY 11205

280 Washington Avenue<br> <br> Welcome to "The Pfizer Mansion," a commanding Queen Anne-style gem at 280 Washington Avenue in the heart of Clinton Hill. Set on a rare <strong>double lot</strong>, this grand 1887 residence blends deep historical roots with refined contemporary living.<br> <br> Commissioned by Charles Erhart, cofounder of Pfizer, and designed by architect Marshall J. Morrill as part of a paired row of mansions, the home originally sheltered Erhart's daughter and went on to host uses as a Brooklyn Public Library annex and Catholic girls' school before its modern reinvention.&nbsp;<br> <br> Over the past decade its current stewards have overseen a breathtaking restoration and renovation. Every floor was treated with artisan care: original plaster moldings, extensive woodwork, leaded and stained glass, inlaid floors, eight fireplaces, and even a working Otis elevator were preserved or meticulously replicated.&nbsp; Hidden delights include a sunken "speakeasy" entertainment level, a temperature controlled wine cellar, and bathing rooms finished in hand painted de Gournay and custom wallpapers.&nbsp;<br> <br> Spanning roughly 10,000 square feet over five stories, the layout offers seven bedrooms and six full bathrooms (plus additional half baths) across its elegant wings.&nbsp; The parlor level, stretching about 105 feet deep, hosts formal living and dining salons, a generous sitting room, and a chef's kitchen enlivened by a rear extension of curved glass and custom copper roofing.&nbsp; The upper floors accommodate the principal suite, multiple ensuite bedrooms, a library or study, and gracious secondary rooms.&nbsp;<br> <br> Uncommonly for a mansion of this scale, the property provides <strong>private carport parking</strong>, a rare luxury in the city. Coupled with dual frontage thanks to the double lot, the outdoor areas are beautifully composed - mature plantings, formal gardens, and a gracious rear oasis contribute a private sanctuary feel despite its urban address.<br> <br> An uninstalled custom Boffi kitchen has been purchased and can become a part of the purchase if desired. Additionally, a historically contextual carriage house style private garage has been designed by Kelly Murdock Solon, AIA, and it has been fully approved by the Landmark Preservation Committee.<br> <br> Exceptional Features Include:<br> <br> - 10,000+ interior SQFT<br> <br> - 105 FT deep parlor floor with soaring ceilings, formal living room, sitting room, dining room and eat-in chefs' kitchen complete with Subzero, Asko &amp; Viking appliances<br> <br> - Garden rear parlor kitchen extension with custom copper roof and curved glass windows<br> <br> - Private garden designed by Rees Roberts + Partners replete with mature locusts and crape myrtle trees and a wisteria pergola<br> <br> - 200-foot full block lot<br> <br> - Private Parking<br> <br> - 7 bedrooms/8 bathrooms<br> <br> - 8 fireplaces<br> <br> - All new copper plumbing and all new electrical<br> <br> - Energy efficient hot water and heat system, air filtration system, and CAC<br> <br> - Historic Otis elevator<br> <br> - Temperature-controlled wine cellar<br> <br> - Sunken 'speakeasy' party room<br> <br> - Three exposures&nbsp;<br> <br> - Preservation consulting by Robert Silman Associates<br> <br> - Restored plaster moldings, paneling, immaculately reinstated stained-glass windows, and meticulously recreated and restored inlaid floors throughout<br> <br> - Bathing room with floating tub and hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper<br>