Townhouse Report Created: Sunday, February 23, 2025 - Listings Shown: 4
1.
17 East 92nd Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 488307
Price: $14,200,000
Floors: 6
Approx Sq Ft: 5,586
Sect: Upper East Side
Once in a generation, a rare home -- a home of enduring quality and timeless relevance -- comes to market. This is that home.

Built in 1891 by famed architects, Ogden & Sons, the formidable 'Richter Mansion' has been standing proudly on its glorious, leafy block for a part of three centuries. With its distinguished South-facing facade beaming brightly behind its treetops, this grand, Renaissance Revival home enjoys a trophy position between Fifth and Madison Avenues along beloved East 92nd Street -- very close to Central Park. Brighter still is the heartwarming beauty on the inside.

Beyond the front garden and through the entry hall unfolds nearly 5600 square feet of space, comfort, elegance, history, and good living. Soaring ceilings, restored woodwork and original fireplace mantels compliment the renovation and upgrades that bring 21st Century relevance and sensibility to this grand townhouse. With a new roof; new plumbing, electrical, gas, hot water, security, and private generator systems; new oversized, Landmarks-approved windows; new central ac; new copper gutters; and an entirely renovated garden, surrounding garden wall, and garden level -- all of the "heavy-lifting" to improve this house has been done. Move-in ready, this rare residence is not precious -- it is beautiful and functional. Respectful of its important past, this home mindfully designed by architect Charlotte Worthy and masterfully crafted by Rusk Renovations is anchored in a stunning and practical reality that sensibly serves today's growing needs. In this big beauty, form and function meld perfectly.

The magic of the garden-level is that it lives so easily. The foyer opens to a gallery by the building's stunning front stairs. Arched pocket doors lead to the breakfast room, which opens to a den, which opens to the fully renovated, marble capped chef's kitchen, which spills onto the fully renovated backyard garden. This lofted-out level is a core floor, offering a gracious one-level simplicity to serve all of the big daily needs of a big NYC life. With custom built-ins, vast closets/storage, a bonus service entrance (with seating area), laundry, and a drool-worthy, garden-view kitchen (with ample custom cabinets, a dining bar, and top-shelf appliances by Wolf, Subzero, and Miele), this floor is a stretch-out showstopper. Flowing right out to the newly done, bluestone clad garden -- with its formidable new brick perimeter and plantings -- this level enjoys multiple seating areas and an indoor/outdoor lifestyle that makes entertaining breezy.

Overlooking the backyard from above is a sweet veranda off of the formal dining room. With freshly restored ironwork, this pretty al fresco perch beautifully compliments the gorgeous dining room behind it. With wonderfully restored inlaid floors and ceilings soaring to nearly 12-feet, the dining room opens to a reception area and the dramatic living room to the front of the house. With its signature millwork and original plasterwork, this floor is an impressive mix of history and scale. Served by a lovely back stairway down to the designer kitchen, and the magnificent main stairs in the front, the parlor level enjoys a comfortable elegance that makes this easy-to-live home so easy to love.

The primary bedroom is a floor-through suite with a garden view bedroom. Served by a delightful dual-sinked, windowed marble bath with soaking tub and shower, this abode enjoys nearly 11-foot high ceilings, original detail, generous custom closets, and two dressing areas. The front half of this floor offers a bonus living room with a South-facing bay window. This copious space makes for an ideal office and den (big enough to become yet another bedroom).

Two huge bedroom suites are on the fourth floor. They, too, enjoy ceilings nearly 11-feet high, woodwork original to the house, ample closets and storage, and are served by a lovely windowed bath and a high-walled terrace with new decking. The top floor of this sprawling townhouse offers two (possibly three) guest bedroom spaces. With a big new hall skylight, a new bonus kitchenette with its own skylight, and another laundry area, this flexible floor is the ultimate work and play space.

Elegant wallpapers, and rugs by Stark are just a couple of the tasteful style touches that make this terrific townhouse a timeless treasure throughout. Immensely livable and completely lovable, this enviable, convenient address has only been called home by a handful of lucky households over the years. Renovated and restored, this important and heartwarming residence is ready for its next lucky owners.
2.
343 West 19th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 23174918
Price: $8,250,000
Floors: 4
Approx Sq Ft: 4,224
Nghbd: Chelsea
343 West 19th Street is located in the heart of Chelsea. A vibrant neighborhood known for its top-rated restaurants, excellent shopping options, and fabulous art galleries. The High Line, Chelsea Market, and Hudson River Park are just a short distance away, providing ample opportunities for leisure and recreation. The area is well-served by multiple subway lines, ensuring convenient transportation options. With all daily necessities within easy reach, this location offers the perfect balance of urban convenience and neighborhood charm. The flexible configuration was thoughtfully designed to provide all the comforts and conveniences of modern comfort while maintaining its charming character and timeless elegance. 343 West 19th Street is a 22-wide red brick and brownstone home which is a legal two-family currently used as a spacious single-family residence. Entering the home through the grand stoop, one is greeted by the expansive parlor floor adorned with an open stair, dual wood-burning fireplaces and ample ceiling height, leading seamlessly to the rear chefs kitchen overlooking the garden. The current owners have spared no effort in enhancing the property's functionality and aesthetics, with upgrades ranging from infrastructure improvements to cosmetic enhancements. From the fully enclosed solarium sitting room to magnificent outdoor spaces in the garden and roof deck, the temperature-controlled wine cellar, each and every detail has been meticulously curated to elevate the living experience. Generous bedroom sizes throughout include a full floor primary suite with walk-in dressing closet and large sitting area. Multiple living rooms, a home office, and a second kitchen with full wet bar in the garden level leading to the bluestone garden which has been outfitted with lighting, irrigation, and a natural gas Lynx barbecue are some of the wonderful features of this home. Additionally, a fully outfitted roof deck has been created with bluestone pavers, IPE fencing, a newly installed Kemper roofing system and outfitted with a kitchenette, irrigation for the mature plantings, and landscape lighting. This additional outdoor space offers a relaxing hideaway or a great place to entertain guests while enjoying the panoramic views of the neighborhood. 343 West 19th Street is located in the heart of Chelsea. A vibrant neighborhood known for its top-rated restaurants, excellent shopping options, and fabulous art galleries. The High Line, Chelsea Market, and Hudson River Park are just a short distance away, providing ample opportunities for leisure and recreation. The area is well-served by multiple subway lines, ensuring convenient transportation options. With all daily necessities within easy reach, this location offers the perfect balance of urban convenience and neighborhood charm. The flexible configuration was thoughtfully designed to provide all the comforts and conveniences of modern comfort while maintaining its charming character and timeless elegance.
3.
133 East 95th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 23216450
Price: $5,250,000
Floors: 5
Approx Sq Ft: 4,400
Sect: Upper East Side
Condition: Fair
Just as the current owners have called 133 East 95th Street their home for over 60 years, there is now the wonderful opportunity for a new owner to shepherd this unique townhouse into its next life. Located on one of the most picturesque blocks in all of Manhattan; this home is one of 27 single-family townhouses included in the active Goat Hill Neighborhood Association.

With over 4,400 interior square feet, a 50 foot-deep garden, ceiling heights of nearly 11', 6 bedrooms, and 3 fireplaces; this is a special home. Its unique facade within the neighborhood offers East and West windows on both the parlor and second floors. 133 East 95th Street's current configuration also provides the opportunity to retain the lower level as professional space or create a gracious kitchen and family room on the garden level.

Throughout, many of the original details are intact and heighten the sense of comfortable grandeur: Oversized windows on both the south facing parlor and library floors, a charming central staircase, and casual dining balcony overlooking the planted garden. The living room with its crown moldings, multi-pane Federal windows, woodburning fireplace, and classic arched bookcases is perfectly proportioned. On the second floor is a spacious primary bedroom with expansive dressing area and ensuite bath adjacent to the library. With custom built-in bookcases, the library can also function as a home office. Upstairs there are five additional bedrooms, one featuring a southern private terrace, and a separate laundry room.

During the last quarter of the nineteenth century, this Goat Hill neighborhood of the historic district experienced a surge of development. The transformation of Carnegie Hill into an exclusive residential enclave continued during the years between the World Wars. However, with the financial difficulties of maintaining a rowhouse during the Depression of the 1930's, many were altered to suit new tastes and uses. 133 East 95th Street was no exception. In 1932 James H. Ripley extended the front to the lot line adding a four-story facade with ground level entrance. In 1939, further alterations raised the height to five-stories. This historic home is now known as the James H. Ripley House.
4.
363 Bleecker Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 23200399
Price: $5,250,000
Floors: 4
Approx Sq Ft: 2,448
Nghbd: West Village
Nestled in the vibrant heart of West Village, 363 Bleecker Street is a stunning four-story townhouse boasting a unique blend of commercial and residential spaces. This 17-foot-wide gem currently features a commercial space on the ground floor, complemented by three well appointed units above. 363 Bleecker Street offers a rare and unparalleled opportunity to acquire a prime income-producing property in one of Manhattans most coveted neighborhoods. Its prime location, combined with its versatile layout, makes it an ideal investment for those seeking both financial return and the charm of West Village living.
 
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