21 Most MAGNIFICENT MANSIONS in New York City

So you plan on visiting some of these museum mansions, do you?
Well, at the time of this posting, it’s ‘rona season.
So before you run out that door, make it a point to visit each venue’s website for more information on how or when you can visit.
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24. “Brooklyn View from Prospect Park” by Ad Meskens - CC BY-SA 3.0 - Wikimedia Commons
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28. “Gertrude Rhinelander Waldo House” by Eden, Janine and Jim - CC BY 2.0 - Flickr
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[@allnyc3412]

So you plan on visiting some of these museum mansions, do you? Well, at the time of this posting, it’s ‘rona season. So before you run out that door, make it a point to visit each venue’s website for more information on how or when you can visit.

[@sammartinez2799]

Thanks!

[@fishbakes895]

There is a huge mansion on 93rd street called the Francis F Palmer house

[@rosalieduffyhagart4992]

Why?

[@randibgood]

I really thought there would be more interior photos. Disappointing.

[@jeannelyttle9401]

I. Y

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

I'm a Duke descendant, and stayed at # 3 of your feature as a child visitor. I asked cousin Mary "Is this a house - or a hotel? There isn't a front desk." She replied: " It's our house while we're here..." An utterly charming reply. 🌹

[@nycstarport8542]

For 20 years, I was a NYC licensed tour guide. My favorite museums are the ones in old mansions.

[@trawlins396]

Which ones?

[@nycstarport8542]

@@trawlins396 Hamilton Grange 414 w 141 st. Cooper Hewitt 2 e 91 st. The Frick Collection 1 e 70 st.

[@nycstarport8542]

@@trawlins396 If you visit any of these places, let me know what you think 🤔

[@trawlins396]

@@nycstarport8542 Cooper Hewitt is the Carnegie Mansion right? I live in Pittsburgh PA and live pretty close to Fricks old mansion. Is the Copper Hewitt beautiful?

[@trawlins396]

@@nycstarport8542 Have you read the book 'Meet You in Hell"? It's about the ongoing feud between Carnegie and Frick.

[@sammavacaist]

Aw, you missed one of my favorites - the DeLaMar Mansion at 37th on Madison! Now it is the Polish Consulate and across the street from the Morgan Library - another amazingly beautiful building!

[@brianharris3643]

I loved your presentation of the mansions of NYC. You should include the Steinway mansion in Queens. It is the home of the Steinway family which made the top piano for 98% of concert pianists throughout the world. The mansion is located not too far from the piano factory. Thank you for your fantastic video!

[@collectorofcats294]

I would love to have a Steinway…

[@robin5380]

Yeah and I think it is the oldest in and around New York City she said there was another one on here but I’m pretty positive the Steinway is I think that family owned all of the land there many years. They definitely employed many.

[@smithwillison6345]

My grandfather, artist A.J. Bogdanove was a apprentice to C.Y. Turner, F.C. Jones and F.D. Millet, muralist attached to McKim. Mead and White. Murals he worked on the city college and the municipal complex in NYC can still been today.

[@tylerwilson5747]

People work to take care of their family instead of using their considerable money and influence to take advantage of others.

[@jamescardio5632]

You have been left an amazing legacy. I appreciate you sharing your history, Thank you.

[@azeicollinus750]

@@tylerwilson5747 It's time for each individual to do something about things, I hate to see the works of this workmen demolished. What a incredible talent.

[@newtonfabregas4389]

@@azeicollinus750 It would be nice now and then to see the story of the workmen but the economy hardship, recession, unemployment and loss of job caused by covid pandemic is enough to push people into financial ventures

[@jonathanwestley9683]

@@newtonfabregas4389 I have secured financial freedom by Investing in bonds, equities, EFT's and some digital currencies long before the pandemic started.

[@brendadrew834]

Thank you for the great tour of these beautiful historic homes thankfully preserved! I used to live on the Upper East Side when I worked as a fashion illustrator in Manhattan and remember some of these iconic buildings. I used to hang out at the Frick Museum almost every Sunday because they used to have free concerts every Sunday afternoons in the early 1970s. I remember the inner court yard where one could sit listening to a quartet which was so relaxing from the usual hustle and bustle of city life! The dining room facing Fifth Ave. was particularly lovely and serene with a beautiful floral arrangement on the round dining room table! I also worked around the corner from the J.P. Morgan Library which was his home, another amazing mansion with a secret underground tunnel he used during the 19th century. When I wasn't there, I was at the great MET taking in all the fabulous art and sculptures or gorgeous Central Park thanks to landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted who also designed Boston's Public Garden, St. Auburn Cemetery and the 1893 Chicago's World Fair's White City which was magnificent! Very important to preserve the architecture of the past, once it's gone via the wrecking ball, it's; gone for good! So please support the National Trust for Historic Preservation!

[@miriambucholtz9315]

This was wonderful. I'm passionately interested in buildings, especially older ones. Thanks.

[@allnyc3412]

Thank you for watching!

[@MM180.9]

Look at your zodiac chart you likely have a certain planet in or aspecting your 4th house 🏡

[@jayh9529]

Jon levi channel I seen some old buildings on his channel 👍

[@Ivy32188]

Same. I love old buildings and their background history

[@tudorjason]

I am fascinated with Manhattan mansions and luxury townhomes! Great list

[@pamlaw5959]

This was a great 'tour' I really enjoyed it Thanks for making it so enjoyable

[@mikeghelardi7144]

The Otto Kahn mansion across the street from the Carnegie mansion on 91st street also deserves your recognition. It houses a Catholic Girls school now. Kahn also built Oheka, the 2nd largest home in America on Long Island's north shore.

[@davet1081AA]

WOWser! Wonderful that these have been preserved. I'd love to see a few of these in person some day. First Prize: ALL NYC videos are the most upbeat, positive, and enthusiastic NY videos on KZbin.

[@allnyc3412]

You’re too kind. Thank you.

[@karenvillapando4288]

I Love the old New York City

[@whatif8408]

These are amazing buildings. Thanks for giving the basic, must useful information about each of them. I like that you were able to tell us what style the house is, like a "Beaux Arts" or a "Greek Revival".

[@allnyc3412]

Thank you!

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Very interesting and informative indeed

[@juant3969]

I’ve always walked around the city and I’ve seen these buildings and I knew they were mansions but didn’t know the history of them. Awesome video

[@cherylbusch6236]

This video was absolutely wonderful!! I, too, love historical buildings and their unique history. Thank you for including photographs of what these amazing mansions originally looked like! And, a snippet of their history was the icing on the cake. Well done!! Time traveling-during Covid- It doesn’t get better than this. ❤️

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

How wonderful that these iconic buildings still stand for the public to enjoy ❤️

[@MasterGamer4Eva]

In Staten Island, the Todt Hill section is filled with absolutely stunning houses and mansions, like the Gambio/Paul Castellano house.

[@eddihaskell]

This is a superb video. I loved it. I am a New Yorker with an interest in architecture and I never knew the significance of half of these. Thank you.

[@allnyc3412]

Thanks for watching!

[@1474JOHN]

I have been so lucky to be inside of must of those mansions on 5th Avenue, since I'm a delivery guy and yeah everyone of those beautiful mansions are breath taking

[@loua0077]

NYC forever, I'm in love with this magnificent, enormous and fascinating city 🗽❤️💕♥️💋

[@JulieWallis1963]

I’m interested as to how many cities you’ve visited? Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, london, Dublin and hundreds of other genuinely interesting cities beat New York.

[@kellyanneree3252]

Really??? I found it a dark, dreary, and depressing place.

[@sends2aaron]

@@kellyanneree3252 Especially in the age of the so-called pandemic.

[@vilmed777]

There's nothing quite like New York, flaws and all.

[@makingknowsense8979]

What a bunch of dead beats. It wasn't about other cities. NYC has incredible history. The only city I've been to was Paris that was mentioned. Don't go there if you are with someone disabled - you can't even cross the street, no laws requiring access for disabled, when we went out to dinner it took several restaurants to even be seated because they refused us and were stuck in the back and grudgingly served. Anyone who thinks NYC is depressing because of pandemic obviously doesn't get it. NYC was in crisis and we hunkered down and followed public health guidelines.

[@vincentschicchi4647]

It’s so so sad that so many are gone in the name of what they call progress. The city made it too expensive to own. And even sadder most of the interiors have been reduced to commercial looks with no related aesthetics of their original style. Where Europe keeps and relishes their history. We tear it down. Such a loss and such a shame

[@billhosko7723]

Good grief... Your sanctimonious viewpoint is needless here.

[@vincentschicchi4647]

@@billhosko7723 I’m not grandstanding. I’m just missing the history is all. And either way. People can comment if they want. I appreciate the video , it’s just sad to know it’s all in Video. I’m from NYC.

[@larissaswinkels3661]

@@vincentschicchi4647 I agree with you, would be amazing to still see those beautiful buildings/ streets standing with families living in them, greenery around it, big driveways, no extremely tall buildings, and then on occasion in between a museum with the interior/ walls intact, which also suits the often old paintings better (and tbh, there are people, that do look at the old wallpaper and chandeliers and crown molding and windows and stairs and floors and ceilings and gardens and fountains and old furniture, etc. & luckily in Vienna/ Amsterdam/ Paris/ London, etc. they had a lot left (haven’t been to the US)). Also, still praying for the day someone will tear that ugly pyramid down at the center of the Louvre. But I do appreciate the space around it and them not sticking other ugly and modern buildings to it.

[@RevivalistRod]

They shouldn't have destroyed a single one

[@lichi1244eva]

This was great!! Like you, I absolutely LOVE Wave Hill. It's such a magical place!!

[@brianalucinda4102]

Hands down the best video I’ve seen in a while!!!!

[@allnyc3412]

Thank you!

[@aalexander928]

The Otto Kahn House across the street from the Carnegie House might be a good addition. Also, the huge triple mansion presently the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia at Park Avenue & East 91st Street built in several stages in the early 20th century. Really like your video, thank you so much.

[@alexanderhouston4176]

Great job! I loved this video! Twas informative and the photos wonderful! Besides I Love the BIG APPLE!

[@trawlins396]

This was an amazing video.

[@edwardgabriel1946]

This was wonderful. It caused me to think on the workmanship and vision of those who labored to create them. Then I gave thought to the whole city of equally amazing buildings. Then I thought what an amazing work man has wrought all over the world. (Having seen much on You Tube). How can anyone doubt that we are the offspring of The Great Intelligent Creator?

[@sandrajohnson2832]

Thank you so much for giving this ‘Texan’ some amazing residential property views😁💙🦋

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

Fascinating! Loved seeing these historic homes.

[@963hz]

Wow! Amazing video! That took a lot of hard work to produce. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mariafelix7932]

Maravilloso!!! Vivo en NY y trabajo en la 5th Av, vivo en Riverdale y nunca me he tomado el tiempo de visitar estos maravillosos lugares! Gracias por e video!!!

[@joymae]

NYC has the most beautiful buildings in the world

[@johnmcdonald587]

An awesome collection of beautiful homes. It should be noted that the Schinasi Mansion figured promanently in the TV series 'White Collar' as the home of Diahann Carroll's character June Ellington who befriended Matt Bomer's Neil Caffrey and allowed him to live in the rooftop suite.

[@raulbancroft2552]

Thanks always wondered about that!!!

[@thejerseyj9422]

An interesting tour of buildings that we've walked past for years but had no idea of their significance. Also, the narrator has a lovely voice and combined with the background music it made for a most enjoyable video.

[@mollypitcher9380]

Thanks! This video just helped me quickly list interesting day trips for me.

[@izzy1563]

Thanks for posting. I’m by some of these buildings all the time and rarely bother to look up. The city also has some magnificent door portals and foundations. I always discover something new when I cut through the short blocks. I have no idea how they moved the Hamilton home. I assume there is a video on KZbin to answer my question.

[@AmosAmerica]

Love this video! Well presented and informative. Looking forward to more on this topic.

[@socialite8218]

Thank you, I learned a lot! 💖

[@kathleenem9207]

Very enjoyable. Thank you.

[@elenapelayo1]

Love your videos! Your voice is very soothing as well.

[@allnyc3412]

Thank you!

[@ripecolor5496]

The Bartow Pell mansion is really haunted it's a wonderful day trip. I think a video about the New York Botanical garden would be wonderful. As well as doing videos about the incredible ferries we now have available. I like your videos. as an adventurous New Yorker i've been to almost all or at least know of almost all these mansions/ structures. your doing a great job

[@BOLLOCKS1968]

I did a tour of Newport Rhode Island a few years ago and really enjoyed seeing the beautiful mansions. Would love to see NYC Mansions! Will put it on my COVID bucket list. Great video. Cheers ❤ ✌

[@elmr.7133]

Great video. I love it. Thank you.

[@hhydar883]

The number of mansions simply donated to the city is mind boggling. Seems like the super rich were very generous in the old times.

[@modfus]

It's called tax deduction.

[@adart2496]

@@modfus It’s also called generosity. It many cases, the houses or land could have been sold for enormous sums, much greater than any deduction.

[@mawg7598]

Great! Loved 12, so homey n 16, loved the land with it. Thanks!

[@pointuout2020]

The New York Elks Lodge #1 at 108-116 west 43rd street was ornate as hell!

[@FVDaudio]

Thanks for that kind of videos.

[@christinemartin1301]

I really enjoyed this video So much still left to see when I’m back in NYC

[@monkeygraborange]

Manhattan is now the property of Beijing, thanks to the communist democrats

[@marksletters]

Thank you !! Good video !!

[@bookeruzzell6213]

These mansions are magnificent!

[@markdawson3233]

Nice job great shots and information about a mansion which has been restored down the block from where I was born!

[@deborahs.9389]

You Tube! The new library of checking out video's !!! I 💘 NYC

[@billolsen4360]

#13 11:03 The Schinasi Mansion is not the only single family detached house still used as a residence on Manhattan Island. There are three up on W 217th Street between Park Terrace East & Park Terrace West streets less than a block away from the Columbia University athletic fields.

[@hendrikvanderwalt6960]

Absolutely loved it!

[@Julia-dv9xg]

So interesting! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@jclayton68]

Beautiful. I only wish we could have seen more of the interiors decorated as they would have been in their heyday. More please!

[@BellaRainDrops]

Oooo this was so interesting thank you ! loved the little bit of info about each original owner, I had no idea there were Mansions in New York let along so many of them, fab vid than you :) much love from the UK X

[@viviben3905]

Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!! Your channel is the best. Always watch You. Good luck!!!! Have a nice time during the Holidays! December, 13,2020, Sunday.

[@allnyc3412]

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you too!

[@thomaskrumpter9939]

Great video - will make a great road trip during covid - you can check out most of the mansions without having contact with anyone.

[@ok92computer]

good job, very enjoyable video

[@allnyc3412]

Thank you!

[@YocastaAReyes]

LOVE IT!! THANKS VERY MUCH! THIS IS VERY HELPFUL !

[@billvegas8146]

Excellent. Great delivery.

[@maryannmcneil3686]

This was fascinating! Thank you.

[@starmoves2626]

Love you ❤️ for this amazing efforts my love 😘

[@heatherl.johnson6639]

I'm glad they arw being utilized and not torn down! They are beautiful!!

[@justsah24]

You’re back!

[@petermintunmusic]

Your presentation and narrative could not have been more wonderful. Congratulations on a beautifully executed and highly educational video. (As a professional musician, I have to comment on the music track, which is unnecessary because you’re content is so perfect. This kind of relentless background drone is enough to drive any musician crazy.)

[@mitchb4084]

Thank you for your hard work.

[@tamara8908]

I left NYC in the 1980's. It's still my home. Your presentation is amazing!!! I am planning a trip in the near future and want to visit the historical homes that are museums. Ever think of being a tour guide?

[@DanielRam814]

Cool video. I need to plan a trip to NYC as soon as covid is under control

[@mariechristensen8390]

Awesome! Thank you !

[@lindanorris3226]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING US FABULOUS PLACE 💙✅🌎

[@MsAMP1981]

This was a great video also thank you 🙏🏼 for not using a fake auto voice. It made it very watchable and i saw things i didn't even know of which is such fun.. ❤️

[@cbx4630]

You missed the James Burden Mansion. I didn't get to see a lot of the outside, but saw much of the interior during a relatives wedding. Spectacular venue!

[@jeannebissell7167]

Please make a video about the architecture of Brooklyn!

[@mikethebeginner]

Nice job, thank you.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you so much.

[@AlexC-hg6iy]

Great video!

[@n_v9386]

Still cant believe they tore down the Charles M. Schwab House

[@broniex14]

So interesting- loved it !

[@kevintucker6007]

I plan to visit some of these mansions. Thank you for this overview of historical NY mansions.

[@SAM-dm5qg]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING 🇺🇸

[@christinef7739]

This was fun! I've been to NY twice but never had time to check out some of these great old houses.

[@Kyrie882]

Beautiful thankyou

[@mseatapplesauce6199]

I’m salivating ! 🥰

[@brendalane4228]

Enjoyed this part of our history.

[@vaunmalone3064]

I've added these destinations to my bucket list!

[@TruBluYahoo]

Very cool video, super interesting history.

[@pattieschulte700]

Just lovely.

[@dennismacwilliams196]

Good Video I be watching Thank's

[@Boxermom0317]

Great video! I'm just a bit disappointed that you didn't include The Villard Houses on Madison Avenue, now home to the Palace Hotel. Maybe next time? :)

[@phyllas121]

Absolutely loved this info on the estates

[@svitlana1500]

Love it!

[@kingNight09]

Outstanding content

[@vickyhagen2771]

I'd like to see "THE BROWNSTONES"

[@ericdudley4169]

Thank you!

[@allnyc3412]

Actually, thank you!

[@henrysantos121]

This video was absolutely fantastic to watch well done, Matatan.🤔. Ribirin Hs,

[@dolsiemercado3140]

Gorgeous!

[@allnyc3412]

Thank you!

[@lynngehringer1073]

Thank you I thoroughly enjoyed your Video! It makes me wonder what it must have been like to live in New York on Million Dollar Row...pretty amazing for sure!! Blessings!!