Townhouse Report Created: Sunday, June 18, 2023 - Listings Shown: 2
1.
141 East 18th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 515049
Price: $11,700,000
Floors: 5
Approx Sq Ft: 3,192
Nghbd: Gramercy Park
Completely reimagined by the famed Steven Harris Architect and Regele Builders, Inc., 141 East 18th Street is a rare Gramercy Park residence that combines the perfect blend of traditional elements and carefully considered contemporary updates and finishes throughout. No detail was overlooked in the meticulous renovation of 141 East 18th Street. Configured as an upper quadruplex over a private one-bedroom apartment in the English Basement, this home boasts a grand stoop entry, excellent light, oversized windows, grand ceiling heights, and 8 air conditioning zones as well as a 9th unit in the A/V closet, creating a truly one-of-a-kind space. The classic parlor floor offers approximately 12-foot-tall ceilings and provides the ideal layout for welcoming guests while graciously sized windows allow light to flood the home. In the rear sits the beautifully outfitted Eggersmann modern German kitchen, featuring luxurious finishes and high-end appliances including a commercial grade stove and exhaust. This magnificent space has direct access to the rear deck, and overlooks the private garden with hand-selected specimen Katsura tree. A private one-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette, and a washer and dryer sits below in the English Basement, perfect for hosting a guest or functioning as a home office. A beautiful sweeping staircase with custom banister and spindles is perfectly situated in the center of the home. Above on the third level sits the perfect entertaining space; a living room and den/study, each with a gas fireplace, separated by a center gallery. The full floor primary suite features a center entry with custom cerused oak millwork dressing closets throughout, a luxurious bathroom in the front with Corian, Marble, and Caesarstone natural crystals in the countertops and an oversized shower for two, and sleeping quarters in the rear. The fifth floor has two sizeable bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms and ample closet space. The final floor features the glass skylight bulkhead to the private roof with open views to the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the New York Life Building, and beyond. 141 East 18th Street is a stunning townhouse with lovely wrought-iron work and a charming forecourt. Positioned on a tree-lined townhouse block in desirable Gramercy Park, the building is a short distance from countless restaurants, shops, and nightlife venues. The newly designed Stuyvesant Square Park, famed Irving Place, Gramercy Park, and nearby Union Square provide open space and recreation on the surrounding blocks. House will be sold fully furnished with high-quality pieces.
2.
453 Second Avenue   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 164801
Price: $4,250,000
Floors: 4
Approx Sq Ft: 3,702
Sect: Middle East Side
Garage: Yes
One of the only curb cut townhomes in Manhattan, and certainly the only one in this price point, 453 Second Avenue offers all of the space, scale and finish of a modern gut renovated townhouse, with the benefit of its own private garage. 453 also is one of the only houses in the area to have a modern residential elevator. Built by Cybul Cybul Wilhelm Architects, the home is ideally suited for a variety of uses. It has been renovated from top to bottom, and includes 3-4 bedrooms, three separate outdoor spaces, and a significant amount of living, entertaining, and lounging space. The front door opens to a gracious foyer area and you immediately understand the aesthetic of the home, where modern finishes blend with historic touches such as exposed brick. There is a lounge and garden on this level, as well as the enviable private garage. Up the staircase to the parlor level, there is a modern kitchen complete with chef's appliances, a step-down living room, and another outdoor space with views over townhouse gardens and of the Empire State. The third floor houses two full-size, full-width bedrooms that share a full bath, both with terrific natural light and closet space. The top floor of the house is the full primary suite, with a large office/lounge area, enormous, spa-like primary bath with a sky light, soaking tub, stall shower, and large vanity, and oversized sleeping area. The ceiling in this room is made of a reclaimed wood and has access to the rooftop. Also, the house has a fully finishes basement with original arches, that can easily be used as a gym, lounge, kids room, playroom, game room, or additional accessory space. There is a wine cellar down here as well, temperature-controlled. With grand width, light, and irreplaceable features such as the garage and elevator, 453 Second Avenue fulfills the dream of townhouse living in a price point rarely offered.
 
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