Townhouse Report Created: Sunday, June 20, 2021 - Listings Shown: 5
1.
18 East 74th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 140401
Price: $19,750,000
Floors: 6
Approx Sq Ft: 10,300
Sect: Upper East Side
Recalling the gravitas and gilding of a bygone era, this well-appointed Upper East Side limestone mansion features 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and, a sound facing garden and a rooftop terrace. This home is spread out over seven stories and offers in excess of 10,300 square feet. Behind its striking neo-Italian Renaissance facade lies a home that exudes an unexpected aura of coziness along with its undeniable grandeur. In the perfectly lit foyer, glass and wrought-iron doors open to a dual-level gallery tiled with black and white marble. The massive eat-in chef's kitchen features marble finishes and top-of-the-line appliances. In addition to a designated service entrance, there is an internal service stairway that connects the kitchen to key service areas elsewhere in the home. Climbing the grand staircase to the parlor floor, a wide landing separates the front living room with three arched windows overlooking 74th Street, an original marble fireplace and ornate period moldings, from the lavish dining room, featuring yet another marble fireplace with white Ionic columns and roseate moldings framing the ceiling. Connecting to the formal dining room, the quaint butler's pantry/full kitchen with its white tin ceiling and farmhouse sink is an original feature that has remained. Occupying the third floor are the expansive master suite featuring a fireplace, an en-suite bathroom with mosaic tiles and spacious walk-in closet, and a spacious, airy sitting room. Two bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and another walk-in closet take up the fourth floor. The fifth floor is a flexible space for entertaining and/or home office, along with a laundry room. The entire sixth floor is a guest suite or staff rooms, with three bedrooms and three marble bathrooms. The top floor features two more bedrooms and access to the 824 square foot rooftop terrace with sweeping views over Central Park. Floors one through five are serviced by an internal elevator. Designed in 1921 by architect A. Wallace McCrea, this awe-inducing home is situated on a Gold Coast block between Fifth and Madison Avenues. With access to world-class museums, shops and restaurants, and steps from Central Park, this one-of-a-kind home embodies the ultimate New York City living.
2.
247 Waverly Place   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 655860
Price: $7,995,000
Floors: 4
Approx Sq Ft: 2,944
Nghbd: West Village
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to 247 Waverly Place Located on one of the most desirable streets in the West Village, this superbly maintained historic single family home was constructed in 1888, and is one of the few houses designed by William Burnet Tuthill, the celebrated architect of Carnegie Hall. This elegant home offers meticulously restored original details, and has been upgraded by the discerning owners with such comforts as new thermal pane windows throughout the house, two zone central air-conditioning, and a climate controlled wine cellar.

A private entry will lead you into the kitchen awash with sunlight, and featuring a Sub-Zero refrigerator, an abundance of counter space and custom cabinetry, an expansive center island, a powder room, and a charming breakfast alcove. The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining, and has floor to ceiling windows opening to a lush patio.

The parlor floor boasts a gracious foyer flush with original details leading into the serene living room with soaring 10 + ceilings, gorgeous oak flooring, and a wood burning fireplace. Beyond the living room is a divine den complete with a wet bar which overlooks the garden and features another wood burning fireplace, charming exposed brick walls, and large windows bathing the room in natural light.

On the third floor you will find two generously proportioned bedrooms and one full bath. High ceilings throughout with abundant closets and storage, the tranquil front guest room faces charming Waverly Place, and also has a wood burning fireplace. The second guest room overlooks the garden, has great light, and features a decorative fireplace.

The fourth floor Master suite receives lovely sunlight through three large windows, and boasts a striking wood burning fireplace. A spacious, handsome dressing room features a large walk-in-closet, and the marble-clad Master bathroom boasts double sinks, a magnificent central tub and a spacious shower stall, with a separated toilet and bidet.

247 Waverly Place is located in a prime area of the West Village home to some of the citys most treasured restaurants like LArtusi, the Spotted Pig, and of course the Waverly Inn, some of the best shopping in the city, and incredibly convenient to transportation. Life in this historic home will put you in the center of it all in one of Manhattans most delightful, and beautiful neighborhoods.

3.
224 East 62nd Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 276129
Price: $7,495,000
Floors: 3
Approx Sq Ft: 4,000
Sect: Upper East Side
The historic and prestigious neighborhood of Treadwell Farms provides the setting for this charming four story, 20-foot wide townhouse. Built circa 1905 and designed by architect James W. Pirrson, this four-bedroom home is located on a lovely tree-lined block on East 62nd Street between Second and Third Avenues. Exquisite details, beautifully designed millwork, hand picked marbles of Alalbastro, Bianca Dolomite, and Calacatta, are found throughout the residence. On the garden level, the under stoop entrance leads to a magnificent eat-in chef's kitchen surrounded in Macassar Ebony. There is an intimate breakfast nook and a center island that seats four.Features include a 48" Subzero fridge, 48" Wolf Range, Miele dishwasher, Wolf drawer microwave and ample storage space throughout. The wood paneled dining room has a wood burning fireplace and seats ten. This floor also contains a powder room, and a sun-flooded sky lit family room, which opens through a wall of glass to a large garden with charming plantings, auto-irrigation and generous space for outdoor dining under the pergola. The Parlor level features a gracious foyer with the original staircase that leads to the formal entrance of the living room. The 40' living room is accented by floor to ceiling windows and a grand bookcase. There is a serene planted terrace that overlooks the garden, and a powder room on this floor. Two master bedrooms share a centrally located study area on the third level. The front bedroom faces a pleasant street view of landmarked townhouses and the rear bedroom overlooks the terrace and garden.A laundry room rounds out this level. A full floor master bedroom suite, that includes his/her walk-in closets and an office (or additional bedroom) is located on the fourth level. There is also a usable basement with wonderful storage. Treadwell Farms located in the Upper East Side is one of Manhattan's most prestigious residential areas. It offers an array of fine schools, numerous religious institutions designer boutiques and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Much of the area is made up tree-lined brownstone streets with architectural detail and craftsmanship. This well-preserved community contains a sampling of some of the best building of the era between the late 1860s and early 1930s.
4.
306 West 78th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 571018
Price: $5,995,000
Floors: 5
Approx Sq Ft: 5,648
Sect: Upper West Side
Originally built by the architect J.W. Davison in 1895, 306 West 78th Street is the third in a series of four town homes designed in the Renaissance Revival style. The 18' wide property contains a modern, light, and spacious owner's triplex plus seven additional free-market rental units. Including the finished basement, total interior space exceeds 6,000 square feet. 306 West 78th Street provides endless flexibility and optionality, given the total free market status of the apartments, high rent roll, and 3,000+ s.f. renovated owner's unit with generous outdoor space. It is ideal for conversion to a single-family home, for use by a live-in owner looking to offset expenses with rental income, or for an investment purchaser facing a tax free exchange. There is also enough F.A.R. to add an additional 1,500-1,700 s.f. of interior space. Current ownership has completed extensive and meticulous renovations on the building, including all new pipes, waterproofing the garden, upgraded electrical service, gas boiler with full hot water backup system, all windows replaced, new gas line and gas meter, and a new sprinkler water line, as well as interior cosmetic upgrades, with special attention to detail paid to the owner's triplex. Ideally situated on a picturesque Upper West Side townhouse block with south-facing garden, this historic home is in close to proximity to Riverside Park, coveted schools, transportation, fine shopping and dining, and Lincoln Center. Can be delivered vacant.
5.
148 Baxter Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 566495
Price: $4,690,000
Floors: 5
Approx Sq Ft: 5,450
Nghbd: Little Italy
Will be delivered vacant. This is a property with immense potential and it is well-priced, leaving ample room for remodeling costs. For investors, setup estimate can be provided. Nestled in the historic downtown locale of NYC's most vibrant neighborhood is this exciting and unique development opportunity at 148 Baxter Street. An impressive 5-story building with extra high ceilings awaits those with an imagination to transform this vacant building into an iconic retail and/or residential destination. With an enviable location a short walk from SoHo's famous boutique retail corridor, half a block from a collection of eclectic restaurants, close to most subway lines, and in the heart of NYC's influential art and culture center, this multi-family is a rare opportunity one can capture. This towering building is set on a 21' wide and 71' deep lot and currently offers mixed-use with five units, all at free-market rent with significant income upside, plus a 1,300 sqft retail space with a full-sized basement for expansion. Those wanting to develop this site will relish the more than 4,000 sqft of residential space that can be converted into a 7-bed, 7-bath SoHo loft-style townhome. The property could also be converted into a 3-bed, 3-bath owner's duplex with a private roof deck, while benefiting from generous monthly rental income from the residential/commercial spaces to offset carrying costs. There is also enough FAR to add an additional appx 2000 sf of interior space. With property tax class 2B status, the annual city tax increase is capped. The abundance of extra-large windows on each floor fills the space with a lavish amount of natural light. The staircase leads to the 900 sqft rooftop, a finishing touch that is ready to be transformed into an exclusive rooftop garden with views overseeing this exceptional neighborhood.
 
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