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 dad and mom 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 allure to fund the library, and its model constructing after vital price range cuts a decade in the past.

Spanning over 2600 sq. ft, 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 massive lounge with a wood-burning hearth and quite a few home windows, permitting the pure gentle to spill in. The apartment options two major bedrooms with an en-suite toilet, whereas the third bed room can double as a house workplace. Adjoining to the formal lounge is a eating room, which connects to a comfy den and the kitchen, loaded with stunning cabinetry and counter tops. The brand new homeowners would take pleasure in this magnificent property whereas having quick access to Central Park, Carnegie Corridor, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Heart, 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 immediately,” the NYPL mentioned in a press release.

The house, situated at 340 West 57th Avenue House 18C, is listed for $4,350,000 by brokers Lisa Tarnopol Deslauriers and Linda Reiner of Coldwell Banker Warburg.