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The Volney, 23 East 74th Street, #3FG4G

$4,750,000 | 3 beds, 3 baths
Building Profile  | 
134 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jul 10, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($249,000) on Aug 12
    Days on Market: 134
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 331 times
Monthly Maintenance: $6,342
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $20,479
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $26,821
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 35% ($1,662,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Building Features: The full-service prewar cooperative building offers a full-time doorman, a live-in resident manager, a delightful planted rooftop terrace, a concierge, central AC, and resident storage.
  • Spacious and Versatile Layout: The home is spacious and versatile, with the option to use as a three-bedroom den or a four-bedroom home, featuring a private landing, a living room and dining area with three expansive double-paned windows facing south, and an expansive primary suite occupying an entire floor.
  • High-End Finishes: The home boasts a charming marble fireplace in the living area, a chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, a butler’s pantry, custom slab marble countertops, soundproof windows, wood floors, and elegant moldings.
  • Luxurious Bathrooms: The two generously sized bedrooms share a marble bathroom featuring a soaking tub, dual split vanity sinks, radiant heated floors, and pocket doors for privacy, while the primary bathroom features a walk-in shower, custom-designed vanity with twin sinks, and heated marble inlay floors.
  • Prime Location: This fully renovated duplex home is located in a prestigious neighborhood, Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St., in close proximity to Central Park, museums, restaurants, upscale shopping destinations, the Whitney Museum of Modern Art, a gourmet food store, and a pharmacy.
  • Additional Amenities: The home also includes a powder room with exquisite stonework, a fully windowed laundry room equipped with an LG washer dryer, service sink, and cedar closet storage, central air conditioning and a sound system with a media closet, and a double storage unit included in the sale.

Description

This DUPLEX Home has been completely renovated!!! Nestled just moments away from Central Park stands a truly exceptional, elegant home! As you step into this full-service prewar cooperative, you’re transported to an era of timeless luxury.

Apartment 3FG4G seamlessly merges three units into a spacious, tranquil haven, complete with its private landing. The home can either be used as a three-bedroom den, or a four-bedroom home! The living room and dining area feature three expansive double-paned windows facing south, complemented by a charming marble fireplace.

The chef’s kitchen is a culinary haven, adorned with designer touches and a convenient butler’s pantry. It features top-of-the-line appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine refrigerator, six-burner Wolf range with double oven, wine fridge, Miele dishwasher, and a striking copper farm sink. Custom slab marble countertops and wooden cabinetry add a touch of opulence.

Continuing through the entry hallway reveals a powder room with exquisite stonework, a fully windowed laundry room equipped with an LG washer dryer, service sink, and cedar closet storage. Two generously sized bedrooms share a meticulously crafted marble bathroom featuring a soaking tub, dual split vanity sinks, radiant heated floors, and pocket doors for privacy. Ascend to the upper level to discover the expansive primary suite, occupying an entire floor.

A windowed den precedes the spacious bedroom, while abundant closet space provides ample storage. The primary bathroom is a haven of luxury featuring a walk-in shower, custom-designed vanity with twin sinks, and heated marble inlay floors. This meticulously renovated apartment boasts central air conditioning, a sound system with a media closet, soundproof windows, wood floors, and elegant moldings, showcasing an attention to detail unparalleled.

Included in the sale is a double storage unit. Originally constructed in 1920 as a boutique residence hotel, The Volney underwent conversion to a cooperative in 1985. Situated mere steps from Central Park, amidst a plethora of museums, restaurants, and upscale shopping destinations, it epitomizes luxury living. Offering full-service amenities including a live-in resident manager and a delightful planted rooftop terrace.

You do not want to miss an opportunity to own this beautiful unique home!

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Listing courtesy of Christies International Real Estate Group LLC

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About The Volney, 23 East 74th Street

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The Volney, 23 East 74th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 61, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

24
Out of 44
+
28
Out of 36
+
9
Out of 39
=
61
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Part of Historic District 1 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 30 blocks 3 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Very Little 3 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1982
  • FT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer

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Pros
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Roof deck
  • Near the Whitney Museum of Modern Art
  • Close to gourmet food store
  • Close to pharmacy
  • Close to Central Park
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Central Upper East Side location
  • Attractive- quiet street
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • No balconies
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.26 miles

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