Charming, intelligent and bright four-story Greek revival townhouse, built in 18 44 for an attorney named John Lawrence. The house retains its original high stoo p, handsome iron work, a dentiled cornice, and unusual stone window lintels with a carved low ogival arch motif. This single family home was designed by n oted Greenwich Village architect Harold Edelman in 1960 for Howard Wise the art patron and dealer and his wife, Barbara Wise. Though Edelman was most known for his preservationist work, for Howard and Barbara Wise and their family, he creat ed a welcoming and open mid-twentieth Century modern design that even 50 years l ater feels refreshing. The house includes a sweeping parlor floor,fabulous f or entertaining, along with 4-5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and unusually high ceilings throughout. In addition, there is a wonderful large 50 south facing garden. Cellar : Mechanicals, and excellent storage. a large south garden ng the garden.