Townhouse Report Created: Sunday, March 14, 2021 - Listings Shown: 6
1.
12 East 69th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 161113
Price: $79,000,000
Approx Sq Ft: 20,000
Sect: Upper East Side
"Choice, not chance, determines your destiny." - Aristotle

YOUR CHOICE
What makes 12 East 69th Street so valuable?

-It is the only RENOVATED mansion of 40 feet in width available between Fifth and Madison on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
- It enjoys the perfect location two townhouses from Fifth Avenue and the 843 acres of Central Park.
- East 69th Street is an exceptional residential, tree-lined block without buses or dense traffic streaming in and out of Central Park. A recent sale at $77.1 M in a nearby location not only required renovation but also the block has crosstown buses heading for Fifth Avenue.
- It contains 20,000 interior square feet on six levels, and every level has windows and light from the outside - there are no subterranean levels.
- There are an incredible four huge windows both front and back which flood the interior with light - very rare for a mansion this large.
The staircase is superbly designed without consuming a large percentage of the interior space.
The amenities of the house include a saline swimming pool, gym and a duplex cinema.
-There are 6 rooms spanning 40 feet in width.

In addition to an exceptional entry hall, there are 5 of the grandest spaces in New York: the Great Room, the Dining Room which can accommodate over 50 guests, the double-height Library and Office with a 24-foot ceiling, the double height cinema with a 17 foot ceilings.

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR.'S ARCHITECT
The original architect of this mansion, William Bosworth, includes among his most famous designs those for Kykuit, the famed Rockefeller family estate in Westchester County. Under the auspices of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Bosworth was commissioned to restore the Palace of Versailles, France, which influenced the owners of 12 East 69th Street, as seen in the scale of the rooms throughout.

SIZE
With six levels, it encompasses over 20,000 interior square feet including the 3400sf basement with windows in the front and rear, and approximately 2,650 exterior feet on the roof terrace from which there are excellent views north and south as well as of Central Park.

FORMAL ENTRY
14-foot ceilings in the parlor floor entry hall open to a rotunda with 28.5-foot ceilings rising to the third floor. The great room in the rear of this level spans 40 feet with French doors opening to Juliette balconies and four floor-to-ceiling windows. A hidden door off the main hallway opens to the top of an extraordinary double-height library and office which measures 24 feet in height.

THIRD LEVEL
The formal dining room also extends 40 feet and easily accommodates 50 guests at a sit-down dinner. The massive 40-foot-wide kitchen in the front has four windows across and almost every cooking appliance known to a chef.

FOURTH LEVEL
Two 40-foot-wide bedrooms could be converted to four or more bedrooms.FIFTH LEVEL
A massive master bedroom suite with an equally large sitting room and two full baths. Two large dressing rooms. Separate guest suite with full bath.

GARDEN LEVEL
Additional entrance from the street for the lower half of the extraordinary double-height library offers private access to the office. This level includes the upper balcony section of the movie theater.

LOWER LEVEL
Saline swimming pool with windows, two saunas and a full bath. The lower entrance to the split-level movie theater is in the rear with a powder room.

ROOF TERRACE
Both large elevator and stair provide access to the terrace which encompasses the entire roof and is magnificent for entertaining.

TECH HIGHLIGHTS
Heated sidewalk for automatic snow removal. Heated onyx marble floors in the entry hall. Water filtration throughout the house. Exceptional lighting system allows numerous lighting combinations. Security system with multiple cameras.

One definition of genius is the ability to look at what is in front of everyone in a new way. 12 East 69th Street is the most exquisitely renovated mansion available on the market today: with a 40-foot-wide limestone facade on a notable Central Park block close to Fifth Avenue, this residence exceeds the criteria for irreplaceable value in a New York Townhouse.

It is your choice. Now is your chance.
2.
13 Leroy Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 170551
Price: $12,500,000
Floors: 4
Approx Sq Ft: 5,050
Nghbd: Greenwich Village
Garage: Yes
One-of-a-kind, elegant and spectacularly designed four story, extra-wide townhouse that has been featured in The New York Times. Located on a discreetly quiet street in the best West Village neighborhood, this property is enhanced by access to the separate outdoor living areas, in addition to a private elevator and garage. The details and architectural features of this home are unsurpassed and all meticulously installed. There is a state-of-the-art European kitchen with two dishwashers, a large pantry and expansive work surfaces. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large dining area that feels intimate but can also accommodate 14 people comfortably for a seated dinner. The living room area is lit by a massive skylight and framed by exposed brick walls. The kitchen, dining and living areas have 16 ft ceilings and under-floor radiant heating. In addition, there is a light-filled Zen garden with a winterized Japanese Koi pond with new filtration system that traverses the interior and exterior of this magnificent home. The second floor features a private office and study area and mezzanine library adjacent to a media/family/entertainment room. With access to a full bath, this floor opens and faces an expansive professional landscaped 1,225 Sq. Ft. terrace and outdoor entertainment area. The third floor consists of 3 large bedrooms, including one guest bedroom suite with separate dressing, seating and sleeping areas. All bedrooms offer incredible light, high ceilings, accessing a separate laundry room, individually controlled sound system and generous built in closets are found throughout the house. This entire house is crowned by a master bedroom that is as serene as it is spacious. Soaring ceilings and windows offer generous light but maintain the privacy and intimacy one deserves. The master bedroom is matched by the private roof garden and tranquil master bath with indoor/outdoor shower, steam, Jacuzzi and dual sinks, closets and dressing areas. Other amenities include wired and wireless high speed Internet throughout, an architectural floating stair, an air-conditioned 3,000 bottle climate controlled wine cellar, central vacuum system, zoned air conditioning and heating with individual sensors throughout the home. large storage areas, remote controlled lighting and audio/video Crestron Smart Home Systems, newly installed surveillance cameras and state of the art security with remote access from around the world. Plus finished basement with service bathroom.
3.
41 West 11th Street   
Listing #: 441998
Price: $15,000,000
Floors: 5
Approx Sq Ft: 5,441
Nghbd: Central Village
This single-family home was sold in an off-market deal. The current owner/seller paid $10.5 million and closed on 1/6/2014. with the intention to renovate the house. It is now a shell. This 5-story house is 22.75-feet-wide, 40-feet deep on a 103-foot lot. It has big garden space. The current square footgage is 5,411 square feet. This Greek Revival house was built in 1847 and is between Fifth Avenue and 6th Avenues. Annual real estate taxes are $61,059.
4.
63 West 70th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 20748666
Price: $5,900,000
Floors: 5
Approx Sq Ft: 7,120
Sect: Upper West Side
63 West 70th Street is a 20-foot wide brownstone constructed in 1890-1891. No. 63 is part of an original row of four (57, 59, 61) featring a 5-story rear garden extension, an exceptionally bright rear garden and a penthouse addition. The house is currently divided into 5 fair market-floor through apartments which can be delivered vacant. Layouts consist of a garden-floor duplex with 2-bedrooms, 3-baths and a finished basement and recreation room. On the 2nd through 4th floors: There are 3 3-bedroom/3bathroom apartments. The top floor has a huge 4 bedroom/3-bathroom penthous unit with outdoor terraces on the front and rear.
5.
43 West 74th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 20748667
Price: $5,900,000
Floors: 5
Approx Sq Ft: 7,762
Sect: Upper West Side
Constructed in 1889, this 5-story, 20-foot wide house with 7,762 square feet has been divided into 9 free-market rentals with ceiling heights ranging from 10-5' fo 11-7'. There is a large four-story extension built to a depth of approximately 92 feet which contains an extra line of studio apartments with bay windows offering bright views of the open green space and iconic twin towers of the San Remo to the east. A currently dormant eleator shaft is already in place and ready for new equipment. The 74th Street block between Central Park West and Columbus is among the most distinguished on the Upper West Side, known chiefly for a nearby row of 17 Neo-Georgian mansions built 25-feet wide by teh Clark Family, builders of The Dakota.
6.
313 West 77th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 405207
Price: $9,995,000
Floors: 7
Approx Sq Ft: 6,670
Sect: Upper West Side
If cutting-edge contemporary design in a spacious UWS townhouse is your desire, then 313 West 77th Street is your house. Designed and built by Dixon Projects, an Australian design and build firm who spares no expense to create perfection, their $5.5M renovation of this Flemish brick home is complete. The sheer volume of space on seven floors is impressive. But what the designer and builders have done with walls of glass, stairs of undulating brass and steel and the finest finish materials turn this historic structure into a stunning next generation home. Encompassing 6,670 sq ft interior across 7 floors and over 1,300 sq ft in terraces and gardens, there are 12 rooms including 5 bedrooms and 8 baths. The flood of light through the south facing historic floor-to-ceiling windows is exceptional for townhouse living. And the all glass rear facade is nothing but light and air. The restoration/renovation recognizes the history of this house by preserving the fabulous terracotta front facade, original iron entry door the charming arched mansard roof detail in the top floor. Everything else is brand new.

Elevator services 6 of the 7 floors including the penthouse
Ann Sacks tile and stone throughout kitchens and baths
Cabinetry in dark graphite dyed oak and natural oak stains, concealed European hinges
Heating/cooling by Mitsubishi, 14 zones
Bath floors in Nero Marquina Mosaico, contrast with the Bianco Dolomite tiled walls
Kohler sinks and faucets
Radiant heated flooring in baths
Lighting by Circa, Arteriors and Restoration Hardware
Lutron lighting with Maestro dimmer switches throughout
Laundry room with Whirlpool Washer/Dryer
7" wide plank flooring in cherry and oak
Structural steel and brass stairs, railings and spindles, risers with 1 " oak treads
Sauna in blonde cedar with seating for 4

PARLOR FLOOR
Classic entry reception room with tray ceiling, granite floor, large contemporary chandelier
Kitchen 13'9" x 23'10" with under counter Subzero wine refrigerator, 2 Wolf double ovens, a 5 burner cooktop
Subzero 48" Refrigerator/freezer, Bosch DW
Center island of Silestone, counter prep sink, seating for 4, Modulightor brass lighting
Main Kohler sink with Bianco pull out spray faucets
20' wall of cabinets
Back-splash of matched granite panels
Walk in pantry
Informal dining/seating for 6 which overlooks the garden
Plus there is a fully refrigerated 16' long display-wall wine room in cellar

Rear Yard multi-leveled 500 sq ft garden with Blue Stone pavers, installed turf, extensive plant boxes, cedar fencing, glass railings over structural steel stairs, facing historic West 78th Street gardens.

SECOND FLOOR
Living Room
Ortal gas fireplace with stone surround
Three floor to ceiling windows face onto tree lined West 77th Street

Dining Room
Lighted wet bar with glass and brass shelving
Overlooks rear garden through fabulous wall of glass

THIRD FLOOR
Master Floor
Master bath 18' x8' with double shower, all in honed Calacatta Gold Marble
Master Bedroom 15'4" x 15'11" with three floor to ceiling windows, facing South
Master closet/dressing room 11' x15'
Sitting room/office overlooks rear garden through dramatic wall of glass.

FOUTH FLOOR
Bedroom #2
Ensuite bath, WIC
Three floor to ceiling arched windows, bright South views
Play room/Activity room
Convertible to bedroom 15'2" x 17'8"

FIFTH FLOOR
Bedroom #3
Ensuite bath
3 Vaulted dormer windows, a dramatic preserved architectural element
Built in desks and cabinetry
Bedroom #4
Ensuite bath
Terrace overlooking rear gardens

SIXTH FLOOR
Penthouse
16'7" x 41'3" roof deck all done in raised honed bluestone pavers
Views over historic UWS brownstones both North and South
40' of planter boxes and cedar bench seating, brilliant sun
Wet bar in stainless steel with 36" Wolf gas barbecue, Sub zero refrigerator
Dining for 8 to 10

BASEMENT
Luxurious Tylo Sense Sport 8 Sauna with 4" blonde cedar planking
Yoga/meditation room with stairway to garden
Fully refrigerated 16' long display-wall wine room
Storage and recreation rooms, mechanicals
 
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