38 East 70th Street Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
New York,NY 10021
Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type For Sale
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,850 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,577
Subdivision Lenox Hill
MLS Listing ID 976038
Bedrooms 6
Annual Tax Amount $6,203
Property Sub-Type For Sale
Property Description
Designed by famed architect Charles Graham circa 1884, this exquisite five-story townhouse offers approximately 5,000 square feet of stunning original splendor with six bedrooms and four and a half baths in excellent condition, steps from Central Park.
Occupied by the same family since 1907 and lovingly preserved, this Italianate brownstone features dramatically high ceilings, sun-filled southern and northern exposures, restored original woodwork, 3 skylights and 8 fireplaces that prominently showcase a unique characteristic in each room.
Enter through an elegant foyer to the grand parlor level featuring 12' ceilings and 3 wood burning fireplaces featured in the formal gallery, living room and sitting room. The large formal dining room showcases a skylight and butler's pantry with functioning dumbwaiter. The garden level with direct street access boasts a superb Chef's kitchen and breakfast room, den, powder room and small private garden. The top three floors each feature two large bedrooms and a full bath. Each floor offers beautiful original details such as crown moldings, oversized windows with embrasured shutters and large bay windows. A basement with abundant storage, washer/dryer and an additional full bath complete this desirable floorplan.
Outfitted with state-of-the-art communications and alarm systems, central air conditioning and a fifty-case wine cellar, 38 East 70th Street marries the inimitable charm of a bygone era with every modern convenience. Located on a prime block within the Upper East Side Historic District, this spectacular home is steps from Madison Avenue's fine restaurants, shops, museums and Central Park. This is your opportunity to own a piece of history.
Location
State NY
Community Lenox Hill
Interior
Cooling Central AC
Exterior
Amenities Available Fireplace,Garden,Dining Room,Washer,Eat In Kitchen,Laundry In Unit,Laundry,
Building
Story 4
Others
Pets Allowed Pets OK