T
hornton Wilder’s former Irving Place apartment is now on the market for $1.65 million. The two‑bedroom co‑op sits just a few steps from Gramercy Park in a 16‑story prewar building that was erected in 1930 and converted to co‑ops in 1983.
The unit is bathed in natural light, with high, beamed ceilings, arched details, casement windows, original built‑in bookcases, hardwood floors and three separate exposures. The foyer opens into a spacious corner living room and a dining area crowned by an arched ceiling, adjacent to a kitchen with windows.
The main bedroom includes a private office, an en‑suite bath and ample storage. The second bedroom, also with an en‑suite, offers views of the building’s distinctive gargoyles. A third bathroom serves the apartment. The layout allows for flexible entertaining and a comfortable home office.
Wilder moved into the apartment shortly after publishing “Our Town.” In a 1939 letter to Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, he described the space as “flooded with a new overwhelming feeling about New York.” The building’s storied past includes residents such as burlesque legend Gypsy Rose Lee.
Amenities in the building include a live‑in superintendent, a doorman, a laundry room and bike storage. The property is listed by Brian K. Lewis of Compass.
