37 West 70th Street
$14,000,000
($1,987 per ft2)
| 7 beds, 4.5 baths | Approx. 7,045 ft2
108 days on Market
Townhouse Facts
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Year Built: 1901Minimum Down: 20%Total Floors: 4Listed: May 22, 2024Days on Market: 108Building Type: TownhouseNeighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)Listing viewed 376 times
Monthly Real Estate Taxes:
$5,243
Total Taxes & Fees:
$5,243
($0.74/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage:
$70,130
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Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost:
$75,373
($10.70/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($2,800,000),
which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.
Insider Highlights
- Historic and Spacious Brownstone: This single-family brownstone, located just half a block from Central Park, boasts over 7,000 square feet of living space. It has preserved historic details such as original wood paneling, inlaid parquet floors, and a stained glass skylight.
- Modern Amenities and Future Plans: The home is equipped with modern amenities like updated electric, central air, and a video alarm system. It also comes with approved plans for an elevator and a roof deck.
- Functional and Luxurious Interior: The property features a French country-inspired eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances, a full cellar with utility/mechanical room, laundry room, and climate-controlled wine storage. The primary suite includes a sitting room, dual dressing rooms, a kitchenette, and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
- Outdoor Features: The brownstone has a private, landscaped backyard and building amenities include resident storage, a garden, outdoor entertainment space, and terraces/balconies. One of the additional bedrooms on the fourth and fifth floors even has a garden-facing terrace.
- Historic Significance: The property has a rich history, with previous ownership by Perry Ellis and the founders of Rolling Stone Magazine, adding to its charm and appeal.
- Prime Location: Located in the desirable Central Park West neighborhood, this home offers easy access to the park and the vibrant city life.
Description
37 West 70th Street is a distinguished 20’ wide single family brownstone, rich in well-preserved historic detail, a half block west of Central Park. Imbued with a timeless allure and outfitted with modern amenities, this residence stands as a testament to enduring elegance and impeccable craftsmanship.
Originally built 1891 by Gilbert Schellenger, No. 37 has been lovingly maintained as an exemplary model of late 19th century Renaissance Revival architecture. Notably, the house was previously owned by Perry Ellis, the American fashion designer, who purchased the home in 1982.
Under his direction, the house underwent a thorough and thoughtful restoration that included installing salvaged Art Deco bathroom fixtures from the fabulous Savoy Hotel in London and adding the remarkable, floor-to-ceiling French doors on the parlor level overlooking 70th street– A detail unique to No. 37. In 1987, it was purchased by Jann & Jane Wenner, the founders of Rolling Stone Magazine. The Wenner family embarked on further renovations, guided by Ward Bennett, who helped bring the home into the 21st century.
During their tenure, the UWS – CPW Historic District was approved and the area has been Landmarked since 1990. Many original elements of this home remain untouched beyond restoration, including much of the wood paneling/ wainscoting, inlaid parquet floors, plantation shutters, and the timeless stained glass skylight above the stairwell. Contemporary upgrades have included updating the electric throughout, installing central air and implementing a modern video alarm system (among others). DOB & Landmarks approved plans have been filed to add an elevator and a roof deck. Cellar Floor: Below-grade, a full cellar houses the home’s utility/ mechanical room, laundry room, cedar closet, storage and climate-controlled wine storage. Garden Floor: Level with the front garden, the entrance below the front stoop opens to a sizable vestibule with adjacent street-facing storage.
To the south is the first of seven bedrooms, complete with wood burning fireplace and ensuite bath. To the rear is a French country-inspired eat-in kitchen, outfitted with an eight burner Viking range, stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual sink center island, and a brick wood-burning fireplace. Off the kitchen is a powder room, a convenient butlers pantry and a charming breakfast room with casement windows that open up to the private, landscaped backyard. Parlor Floor: At stoop-level is a handsome, wood-paneled vestibule with a coffered ceiling that introduces visitors to the many original details of this historic home. In the front parlor are the unique floor-to-ceiling french doors of Perry Ellis’s vision, complete with Juliet balconies, offering terrific southern light.
Through the wet bar and original pocket doors is the rear parlor, spanning the entire 20’ width of the house. Each room boasts a fireplace adorned with French limestone mantelpieces, 11’8” ceilings and original inlaid parquet floors. Off the rear parlor is an intimate study, enveloped by floor-to-ceiling French doors overlooking the garden. Primary Floor: Above the parlor floor, is the full-floor primary suite.
This luxurious retreat comprises a sunlit sitting room overlooking tree-lined 70th street, dual dressing rooms, convenient kitchenette, a generous bedroom with garden views and an opulent ensuite five fixture bathroom from the Savoy Hotel. Both main rooms span the full-width of the residence and have original inlaid parquet floors, wood-burning fireplaces and 10’6” ceilings. Floors 4 & 5: The fourth floor is laid out with three additional bedrooms (one with a garden-facing terrace) that share another Art Deco full bathroom. The fifth floor comprises the final two bedrooms (one with a fireplace), a shared bathroom with a sauna, and an additional washer / dryer. This is a Co-Exclusive listing with Adam Widener of Douglas Elliman
Under his direction, the house underwent a thorough and thoughtful restoration that included installing salvaged Art Deco bathroom fixtures from the fabulous Savoy Hotel in London and adding the remarkable, floor-to-ceiling French doors on the parlor level overlooking 70th street– A detail unique to No. 37. In 1987, it was purchased by Jann & Jane Wenner, the founders of Rolling Stone Magazine. The Wenner family embarked on further renovations, guided by Ward Bennett, who helped bring the home into the 21st century.
During their tenure, the UWS – CPW Historic District was approved and the area has been Landmarked since 1990. Many original elements of this home remain untouched beyond restoration, including much of the wood paneling/ wainscoting, inlaid parquet floors, plantation shutters, and the timeless stained glass skylight above the stairwell. Contemporary upgrades have included updating the electric throughout, installing central air and implementing a modern video alarm system (among others). DOB & Landmarks approved plans have been filed to add an elevator and a roof deck. Cellar Floor: Below-grade, a full cellar houses the home’s utility/ mechanical room, laundry room, cedar closet, storage and climate-controlled wine storage. Garden Floor: Level with the front garden, the entrance below the front stoop opens to a sizable vestibule with adjacent street-facing storage.
To the south is the first of seven bedrooms, complete with wood burning fireplace and ensuite bath. To the rear is a French country-inspired eat-in kitchen, outfitted with an eight burner Viking range, stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual sink center island, and a brick wood-burning fireplace. Off the kitchen is a powder room, a convenient butlers pantry and a charming breakfast room with casement windows that open up to the private, landscaped backyard. Parlor Floor: At stoop-level is a handsome, wood-paneled vestibule with a coffered ceiling that introduces visitors to the many original details of this historic home. In the front parlor are the unique floor-to-ceiling french doors of Perry Ellis’s vision, complete with Juliet balconies, offering terrific southern light.
Through the wet bar and original pocket doors is the rear parlor, spanning the entire 20’ width of the house. Each room boasts a fireplace adorned with French limestone mantelpieces, 11’8” ceilings and original inlaid parquet floors. Off the rear parlor is an intimate study, enveloped by floor-to-ceiling French doors overlooking the garden. Primary Floor: Above the parlor floor, is the full-floor primary suite.
This luxurious retreat comprises a sunlit sitting room overlooking tree-lined 70th street, dual dressing rooms, convenient kitchenette, a generous bedroom with garden views and an opulent ensuite five fixture bathroom from the Savoy Hotel. Both main rooms span the full-width of the residence and have original inlaid parquet floors, wood-burning fireplaces and 10’6” ceilings. Floors 4 & 5: The fourth floor is laid out with three additional bedrooms (one with a garden-facing terrace) that share another Art Deco full bathroom. The fifth floor comprises the final two bedrooms (one with a fireplace), a shared bathroom with a sauna, and an additional washer / dryer. This is a Co-Exclusive listing with Adam Widener of Douglas Elliman
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Building Amenities
- Resident Storage
- Garden
- Outdoor Entertainment Space
- Terraces / Balconies
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