From the 1870s to the 1910s New Yorkers built lavish mansions all over the the city, often (but not always) trying to outdo one another. Today, most of these surviving homes are located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Take a journey with us as we take a peek at some of our favorites.

Which one would YOU choose to have as your second home should you have the opportunity? Let us know in the comments!

To reserve your own custom-tailored private tour of New York contact us at (212) 918-1981 or email us at contact@romancingmanhattantours.com.

We’ll see you in New York!