This is one of the majestic homes from the 1850's, perched on a hill in the former ''East Albany'' area, formerly owned by the prestigious Dr. J. Van Rensselaer. The original h/w on the doors, trim, staircase, & floors are beautiful. The versatile design boasts ornate trim, high ceilings & pocket doors. The home was converted to a 2 family but has since been restored to a single-family, as shown by the 2 furnaces, 2 water tanks, and 2 panel boxes, though only one meter is hooked up. 1st floor features include Huge eat-in kit, extra lg full Bath w/ whirlpool tub, 1 BR, spacious Din. Rm. w/ Bay Window, Lg. L.R., 1st fl. Laundry, 3 enclosed porches & 2 stairwells. 2nd floor features 3 BR's, full Bath, sprawling ''Center Room, with a Bay Window,'' which has been used as a studio & art exhibit area, and plenty of storage space. It also as a 1 car detached garage w/3 off street parking spots. With some updates, this could be even more grand. Home is sold ''AS IS.''