Townhouse Report Created: Sunday, April 28, 2024 - Listings Shown: 5
1.
110 East 70th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 200525
Price: $25,500,000
Floors: 5
Approx Sq Ft: 10,325
Sect: Upper East Side
Perfectly situated on one of the Upper East Sides most prized blocks, this stunning brick and limestone townhouse is distinguished by its elegant faade and fortuitous placement just off Park Avenue on 70th Street. This sun-filled, gracious, and immaculate home underwent a rigorous three + year renovation by renowned architect Steven Harris. More than 10,000 square feet comprises five and a half stories, and a sixth fully finished lower level with a 28-foot Swimming Pool. A paneled elevator conveniently accesses all floors. The generous interior is complimented by three Gardens and three landscaped Terraces. Moreover, the residence has the rare good fortune of enjoying four exposures North, South, East, and West, largely over verdant gardens and treetops. Entry is through a gated garden and landmarked wrought-iron front door, opening into a paneled Vestibule and Foyer warmed by heated slab limestone floors, which flow seamlessly into a corner Den with wood-burning fireplace, a glazed Sunroom, and a separate Home Office, all with French doors opening onto the landscaped Courtyard Garden. A Powder Room is also conveniently nearby on this floor. A graceful ascending staircase leads to the exceptional Parlor Floor, which is introduced by a broad and welcoming landing and 12-foot ceilings. The tastefully proportioned square Living Room and Dining Room feature enchanting tree-line outlooks and wood burning fireplaces. There is also a Wet Bar and a Powder Room with separated water closet. The adjacent sun-splashed Kitchen is absolutely pristine and features a full complement of top-of-the-line appliances. The cheery Breakfast Rooms French doors lead directly to a landscaped terrace, which comfortably seats 6-8. This level is linked to the Courtyard Garden below via an external stair, facilitating circular flow through ground and parlor levels when entertaining outdoors. The divine Primary Suite on the third floor incorporates a Dressing Hall, a generous Bedroom with French doors opening onto a Balcony overlooking the Courtyard Garden, and a 20-foot Master Bathroom sheathed in marble and milk-glass, with radiant floor heating and a glass-roofed spa bath and shower area with a planted and irrigated indoor garden. A handsome paneled corner Library with window seat and wood burning fireplace complete this floor. Above on the fourth floor are two sunny square Bedrooms, both with wood-burning fireplaces, and each with en-suite Baths with radiant floor heating. Between these two bedrooms is a cozy central windowed Den with built-in work areas and arched reading nook. The fifth floor includes a pretty Guest Room with tented ceiling and en-suite Bath with radiant floor heating, a cleverly concealed Kitchenette and two additional South-facing Bedrooms that share a Bathroom and one of which currently functions as an Art Studio that opens onto a paved South-facing terrace. The sixth floor boasts a splendid Garden Room with limestone radiant floor heating, adjoining bath with walk-in shower, and a massive picture window overlooking an exquisite Japanese viewing garden designed by Shumyo Masuno that includes a mature Japanese maple set against a backdrop of river stones imported from Isamu Noguchis former private quarry in Japan. At the pinnacle of the house is a grassy Roof Garden with limestone-clad woodburning fireplace. The Lower Level offers a 650-bottle temperature-controlled Wine Cellar, Laundry Room, Workshop, mirrored Gym, split full Bath with steam shower, and limestone-clad Pool Room with chlorine-free 28-foot Swimming Pool and state-of-the-art dehumidification. This clean-lined residence is simply beautiful, and perfectly reflects the timeless good taste established by its exterior. The classic but updated floor plan, enhanced with every state-of-the-art convenience, is well-suited to both grand entertaining and tranquil private living.
2.
123 East 80th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 22481287
Price: $9,950,000
Floors: 5
Approx Sq Ft: 5,771
Sect: Upper East Side
Garden Level: The main entrance leads into a grand foyer off of which is a powder room. Continuing through this level you will find yourself in the sitting room adjacent to the homes extra-large kitchen in which you will find the first of seven wood-burning fireplaces. The Kitchen fireplace is made of pictorial Delft tiles, handmade in Holland for over 400 years. This combined with the lattice-work boxed parquet floors echoes the early Dutch influence of New York City townhomes. For chefs, there is a Professional Thermador six burner stove and a large Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer. For a more informal night while you catch up with guests and prepare dinner, there is the kitchen island which seats five. To the left of the kitchen is a home office below the spiral of the back staircase and to the right at the end of the kitchen is the double-doored entrance to the patio. Parlor Level: As you step onto the Parlor level, the Reception Hall is wide enough to accommodate a grand piano where one sits now. The homes family room with its grand archway entrance faces south with wonderful light from a row of windows that line nearly the entire width of the room. The perfect place to entertain and enjoy winter nights around the fireplace. Opposite the family room is the dining room with its exceptionally tall ceilings and immaculate herring bone floors, with ample room for any holiday gathering. Just off the dining room is the first of the homes two wet bars. Third Floor: On the third floor you will find the oversized 16 by 21-foot master bedroom that overlooks 80th Street, with its wood burning fireplace, double-sided large walk-in closet, and full bath. Across the landing you will enter the Study that features built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a window with a view down on the patio. An ideal home office or library retreat. There is a full bathroom off the back of the Study as well. Fourth Floor: Ascend the staircase to the homes fourth floor, which offers two generously sized bedrooms, each with ample closet space and full en suite bathrooms. Each bedroom also features a working wood-burning fireplace. Fifth Floor: An oversized skylight at the top of the stairs floods the fifth floor with natural light. One additional bedroom with a full bathroom serves this floor. And on the 80th Street side, a graciously sized sitting room with an accompanying wet bar nearby off the landing hallway enables light entertaining. Ensconced behind the sitting rooms powder room is the homes second set of washer/dryers. The sitting room opens up into the homes south-facing approx. 126- square foot terrace, which comes with a live water source, and open city sky views to the south. Basement: The star attraction here is the 750-bottle capacity wine cellar set at 56 degrees, maintaining humidity at 60 to 70%. Perfect for long term wine storage. There is also abundant storage, a separate washer/dryer room, and building mechanicals as well as an oversized walk-in cedar closet. 123 East 80th is a home of distinction made more so by some of its past residents such as the motion picture executive Neil F. Agnew, the husband of screen star Arlene Frances in the 1940s and partner to the Paramount studio head David O Selznick who produced Gone with The Wind. Other notable residents include the fashion designer, Tommy Hilfiger and Walter Ewing Hope, Assistant Treasury Secretary under United States President Herbert Hoover.
3.
45 West 95th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 300210
Price: $8,950,000
Floors: 3
Approx Sq Ft: 5,660
Sect: Upper West Side
Welcome to 45 West 95th Street, a state-of-the-art townhouse with a splashy rare amenity, A PRIVATE INDOOR POOL. This unique property is located steps from Central Park exuding unparalleled charm and exquisite pre-war detail. Top-tier upgrades and bespoke finishings include intricately installed herringbone wood floors, kitchen cabinetry, and custom-fit Caesarstone quartz countertops. The architectural star is the impressive rear glass wall that expands from the garden to the parlor's entertaining floor allowing natural light to inundate the magnificent chef's kitchen all day. This ideally situated room is truly the heart of the home and a cook's dream, equipped with two GE Monogram refrigerators, a six-burner DCS stove, a bonus gas oven by Blue Star, a GE Profile Microwave, and a wet bar with Sub Zero wine refrigerator and ice maker. The top two floors of the home consist of four bedrooms with four en-suite bathrooms. The primary bedroom is flooded with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows and includes his and her custom walk-in closets, a wood-burning fireplace, and a sitting terrace. The primary bathroom features heated marble floors, towel racks, a Jacuzzi, and a multi-headed steam shower. The impressive office/library exemplifies old-world charm with custom cabinets, a wood-burning fireplace, and oversized bay windows. The fourth-floor bedroom overlooks the beautiful tree-lined street in the front, while the rear bedroom has a private 28x17 planted terrace. A large study/den with built-in desks sits perfectly between the two rooms. The expansive living room on the garden level is an entertainer's dream, with an additional wet bar, a wood-burning fireplace, and direct access to the beautifully repurposed landscaped yard with irrigation. This floor includes an extra guest bedroom with a fireplace and bathroom. Downstairs is the impressively designed indoor lap pool with a calming waterfall feature, upgraded and maintained with precision over the years. A fully equipped gym sits adjacent, with abundant storage space throughout. Every detail in the wood floors, staircase, mantels, wainscotting, and front facade is reconditioned to emulate its turn-of-the-century grandeur. The additional townhouse features include a Crestron system controlling the house's central climate, audio, lighting, and security, new wiring for data, cable, and music, four working fireplaces (three wood burning and one gas), a central vacuum system, sprinklers, self-watering irrigation, heated sidewalk, steel beamed floors, a backup generator, and an eight-zone HVAC system. The house provides easy access to Central Park's tennis courts and reservoir, transportation, shopping at Whole Foods, and top private schools. Its exceptional enhancements, detail, and unparalleled beauty make this townhouse the best property available on the Upper West Side today.
4.
173 East 70th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 18726545
Price: $6,850,000
Floors: 4
Approx Sq Ft: 3,716
Sect: Upper East Side
Condition: Excellent
The epitome of townhouse living on one of the most exquisite blocks on the Upper East Side and rooted in deep architectural history, welcome to 173 East 70th Street.

This townhouse is a true gem, anchored by the former residence of Henry Clay Frick, now home to the Frick Collection. This legacy began in 1914 with Carrere & Hastings' design for the Frick family's grand residence. Since then, East 70th Street has been adorned with exceptional architecture, courtesy of architects like Walker and Gillette, Trowbridge and Livingston, Mott Schmidt, and Grosvenor Atterbury.

From 1942 to 1991, 173 East 70th Street was the residence of Alexander Liberman, who rose from an entry-level Vogue position to become the editorial director of Conde Nast's publishing empire. During his 40-year tenure, he also served as the artistic director for 14 prominent magazines. In 1999, he was acclaimed as the "father of modern publishing," a testament to his unparalleled influence in Western media.

Today, the residence stands as a testament to timeless beauty, lovingly restored to its traditional roots by designer Victoria Hagan.

GARDEN LEVEL: Offers two entrances, one leads directly into a well-appointed kitchen, perfect for casual dining, can be accessed from the foyer and features a charming banquette, a six-burner range, ample storage, and an adjoining butler's pantry equipped with a second sink and generous space for serving elegant formal dinners. Additionally, you will find a convenient powder room and a guest coat closet off the main hallway, leading to a bright and airy living and dining area, ideal for formal dinner parties. Just off the family room is the lush, serene north facing, 38' landscaped garden lined on both sides with tall trees providing privacy and perfect for dining alfresco.

PARLOR LEVEL: Up the beautiful staircase, you will find the parlor floor, which features almost 12' ceilings and incredible oversized original wooden arched pocket doors that open onto the formal living room greet you and boast one of two wood-burning fireplaces on this floor, while the south-facing library adds warmth with another wood-burning fireplace and a wall of custom wood built-in bookcases. In addition, on this floor you will find a powder room.

THIRD FLOOR: The third floor includes the primary suite with soaring ceiling heights over 10' and overlooks the lush garden, a large primary bathroom en-suite with an oversized deep bathtub and walk-in shower. There is also a south-facing guest suite with a wood-burning fireplace and en-suite bathroom and ample closets throughout.

FOURTH FLOOR: The fourth floor has two additional generous bedroom suites with en-suite bathrooms, ample closets and two large windows allowing for natural sunlight all day.

LOWER LEVEL AND ROOFTOP: The rooftop, a potential garden, and a spacious basement with 6'7" ceiling heights includes the laundry, an ample storage and mechanicals complete this exquisite townhouse.Above-grade square footage is approximately 3,567 square feet with an approximately 930 square foot basement and approximately 633 square foot rear garden.
5.
83 East 2nd Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 22508939
Price: $5,900,000
Floors: 6
Approx Sq Ft: 6,907
Nghbd: East Village
* VACANT 2-UNIT TOWNHOUSE EACH THE SIZE OF 1 SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE! 25 WIDE (approx.) 6,900 INTERIOR SF + 1,000 SF ATTACHED CELLAR + 1,920 EXTERIOR SF Free-Market Not Landmarked. PERFECT FOR:* * INVESTOR?* RENT BOTH UNITS FOR AN EASY 5.5% 6%+ CAP RATE * SAVVY BUYER?* LIVE IN ONE & RENT THE OTHER PAYS FOR ITSELF IN UNDER 5 MONTHS * PRIMARY HOMEOWNER?* CONVERT THIS INTO A LARGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME *Seriously DO NOT MISS THIS DEAL!!* -------- DETAILS BELOW: THE HOUSE: Beautiful 25-foot-wide townhouse (approx. 6,900 square feet) configured as two loft-like, high-rent, triplex units, each with multiple outdoor spaces three oversized terraces plus a garden, approx. 1,920 square feet in total. Delivered vacant, the property presents an ideal opportunity for an investor ready to lease both units, a purchaser desiring to live in one unit and lease the other for additional income or even for conversion back into a single-family home. Originally built in 1900 and completely renovated including the addition of two floors, the buildings two light-filled units are in excellent condition and function almost like separate single-family homes each as spacious floor-through units on three levels, with high ceilings, modern kitchens, wood-burning fireplaces, up to five bedrooms and three full baths in each, and multiple areas of outdoor space. -------- UNIT 1: Approx. 4,000 square feet - features up to 5 bedrooms / 3 full baths (including an optional, separate 1-bedroom/1 bath garden level apartment). Its spacious windowed kitchen adjoining a massive living and dining area offers high-end appliances and overlooks the garden. There is an internal wooden staircase between the floors, high ceilings, and huge windows throughout, two sets of washer/dryers, a wood-burning fireplace, a ductless air conditioning system, a home gym/office, and approx. 1,000 square feet of outdoor space, including a garden and an elevated lounge deck. -------- UNIT 2: Approx. 3,000 square feet and features five bedrooms and three full baths. The large kitchen with high-end appliances and breakfast bar opens into an oversized living/dining area with a wood-burning fireplace and dramatic arched windows. There is an internal staircase between each high-ceilinged floor, two separate sets of washer/dryers, a ductless air conditioning system, plus a wet bar and two elegant terraces one facing downtown and the other facing north with skyline vistas that include the Empire State Building. -------- LOCATION: Located on a charming tree-lined block, the house is ideally situated in the hip East Village, close to Nolita, Soho, and Greenwich Village/NYU, with trendy restaurants, shopping, transportation, and entertainment options in all directions. The house is also close to the nearby mega-developments of Essex Crossing and the new Gemini Rosemont complex, which boast such retail as Trader Joes, Whole Foods, the Essex Market food stall vendors, Target, and Regal Cinemas, to name a few.
 
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