48 East 81st Street
$19,000,000
($2,568 per ft2)
| 6 beds, 6+ baths | Approx. 7,400 ft2
65 days on Market
Townhouse Facts
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Year Built: 1924Minimum Down: 20%Total Floors: 4Listed: Sep 13, 2024Days on Market: 65Building Type: TownhouseNeighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)Listing viewed 113 times
Monthly Real Estate Taxes:
$12,245
Total Taxes & Fees:
$12,245
($1.65/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage:
$100,820
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Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost:
$113,065
($15.28/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($3,800,000),
which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.
Insider Highlights
- Prime Location: This prestigious Carnegie Hill townhouse is steps away from Central Park and the MET Museum, surrounded by luxury boutiques, fine dining, and galleries.
- Architectural Elegance: Built in 1924, this Neo-Georgian townhouse blends history and modern luxury, having been completely renovated in 2019 with high-quality materials such as South African wood floors, Venetian stucco walls, and double-thick mahogany doors.
- Advanced Security: The property boasts advanced security features, including a 21-camera closed-circuit security system, bulletproof security glass, and MAG locks.
- Spacious and Luxurious: With five stories and 7,400 square feet of space, the townhouse includes five bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, two half-baths, two living rooms, two offices, and two kitchens, including a European gourmet chef’s kitchen.
- Additional Amenities: The property offers 750 square feet of outdoor space, including a Zen Garden and bi-level roof deck with a planted terrace, seven marble fireplaces, heated floors in the foyer and sidewalk, a professional laundry room, staff quarters, and a dog-washing station.
- Exclusivity and Convenience: Free from condo board constraints, this property offers exclusivity and independence, with the option to buy fully furnished with designer pieces from B&B Italia and to hire the current caretaker/doorman services.
Description
You’re at 81st and Madison. A Neo-Georgian townhouse with a prestigious address. Steps from Central Park and the MET Museum. Direct access via 81st Street. Surrounded by luxury boutiques, fine dining, and galleries.
The center of New York’s cultural scene.
Built in 1924. A 20-foot-wide red brick and stone townhouse blending history and modern luxury. South African wood floors, Venetian stucco walls, hand-run plaster moldings, copper roof and downspouts, double-thick mahogany doors, and bespoke leather elements throughout.
Parquet floors enhance the elegance. A grand parlor, formal salon, and dining conservatory. A teak-clad cinema room that doubles as a meditation space. A Napoleon-inspired wine room. The magnificent details are endless.
Completely gutted and renovated in 2019.
Updated mechanical, electrical, and AV — Lutron lighting, Sonos sound systems, and a 21-camera closed-circuit security system. The facade is not only adorned with custom wrought iron doors but also bulletproof security glass and MAG locks that can withstand 3,000+ lbs of pressure. Each bedroom is equipped with an individually controlled pad-lock; the security is top notch.
Five stories and 7,400 square feet, plus a full basement and roof-deck.
Offers exclusivity and independence—free from condo board constraints. Personalize your space without bureaucratic hurdles. Five bedrooms—can be six, including a primary suite with a soft cream colored embossed alligator leather walls, as well as leather floors, two bathrooms and two closets.
The closets replicate department store display quality and space. Seven full bathrooms, plus two half-baths. Two living rooms, two offices, and two kitchens, including a European gourmet chef’s kitchen and a butler’s kitchen on the entertaining level for convenience. The conservatory style solarium boasts leather and custom wood walls.
The townhouse is turnkey — an option to buy fully furnished with brand-new designer pieces from B&B Italia.
The outdoor space throughout is a personal sanctuary — the enclosed south-facing Zen Garden offers a peaceful escape. The bi-level roof deck with a planted terrace provides a private retreat and the deck off one of the bedroom sites aids in indoor/ outdoor living experience — all of which amounts to 750SF of outdoor space.
Cozy up by the seven marble fireplaces. Heated floors in the foyer and a heated sidewalk prevent snow buildup.
A professional laundry room, staff quarters, and a dog-washing station add convenience. An open-air basement with a pet grooming station and ample storage. Option for to hire the current caretaker / doorman services.
Your privacy and autonomy are guaranteed.
Competitively priced, culturally driven. A rare find in Manhattan’s luxury market. Demand rises for homes that blend historical value with modern convenience. Unique features make this property stand out.
The center of New York’s cultural scene.
Built in 1924. A 20-foot-wide red brick and stone townhouse blending history and modern luxury. South African wood floors, Venetian stucco walls, hand-run plaster moldings, copper roof and downspouts, double-thick mahogany doors, and bespoke leather elements throughout.
Parquet floors enhance the elegance. A grand parlor, formal salon, and dining conservatory. A teak-clad cinema room that doubles as a meditation space. A Napoleon-inspired wine room. The magnificent details are endless.
Completely gutted and renovated in 2019.
Updated mechanical, electrical, and AV — Lutron lighting, Sonos sound systems, and a 21-camera closed-circuit security system. The facade is not only adorned with custom wrought iron doors but also bulletproof security glass and MAG locks that can withstand 3,000+ lbs of pressure. Each bedroom is equipped with an individually controlled pad-lock; the security is top notch.
Five stories and 7,400 square feet, plus a full basement and roof-deck.
Offers exclusivity and independence—free from condo board constraints. Personalize your space without bureaucratic hurdles. Five bedrooms—can be six, including a primary suite with a soft cream colored embossed alligator leather walls, as well as leather floors, two bathrooms and two closets.
The closets replicate department store display quality and space. Seven full bathrooms, plus two half-baths. Two living rooms, two offices, and two kitchens, including a European gourmet chef’s kitchen and a butler’s kitchen on the entertaining level for convenience. The conservatory style solarium boasts leather and custom wood walls.
The townhouse is turnkey — an option to buy fully furnished with brand-new designer pieces from B&B Italia.
The outdoor space throughout is a personal sanctuary — the enclosed south-facing Zen Garden offers a peaceful escape. The bi-level roof deck with a planted terrace provides a private retreat and the deck off one of the bedroom sites aids in indoor/ outdoor living experience — all of which amounts to 750SF of outdoor space.
Cozy up by the seven marble fireplaces. Heated floors in the foyer and a heated sidewalk prevent snow buildup.
A professional laundry room, staff quarters, and a dog-washing station add convenience. An open-air basement with a pet grooming station and ample storage. Option for to hire the current caretaker / doorman services.
Your privacy and autonomy are guaranteed.
Competitively priced, culturally driven. A rare find in Manhattan’s luxury market. Demand rises for homes that blend historical value with modern convenience. Unique features make this property stand out.
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