Key Details

Listed: Apr 25, 2024

Last Price Change: ($155,000) on May 20

Days on Market: 241

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Lenox Hill (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Common Charges: $3,245

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,909

Total Taxes & Fees: $5,154 ($3.14/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $14,315

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $19,469 ($11.84/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($539,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Prime Location: This property is located in the prestigious Upper East Side, close to Central Park, high-end boutiques, and exquisite restaurants. It's also conveniently near multiple subway lines and bus routes for easy transportation.
Full-Service Amenities: The building offers full-service amenities including a doorman, concierge, a 20-seat screening room, party room/lounge with private catering kitchen, and a residential lounge and dining room. Residents also have access to a library, conference room, and a private residential entrance to Equinox Gym & Spa.
Luxury Apartment Features: The apartment boasts an Eat In Kitchen with oversized thermal casement windows, rosewood floors, individual climate control, and a wine fridge. It also offers ample closet space, including a walk-in in the primary bedroom.
High-End Bathrooms: The apartment includes two en suite marble baths, radiant-heated primary bathroom floors with a separate stall shower, deep tub, and double sinks plus a powder room, all fitted with Waterworks fixtures.
Building Features and History: The building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features a bike room, common dining room, library, live-in superintendent, screening room, spa/therapy room, and terraces/balconies. It has a rich history with famous personalities like Liza Minnelli, Joan Crawford, and Sylvia Plath having resided there.
Additional Perks: The property offers excellent views and convenient shopping options. It is situated on a quiet street in an excellent Upper East Side location, and residents have access to on-site Equinox Gym and Spa, and a swimming pool.

Description

1644 2 bed 2- baths with N,S,E & W exposures including three corner exposures in top location. Apartment features windowed Eat In Kitchen, french double-paned, oversized thermal casement windows, rosewood floors, individual climate control, wine fridge, and excellent closet space, including a walk-in in the primary bedroom. There are two en suite marble baths, radiant-heated primary bathroom floors with a separate stall shower, deep tub and double sinks plus a powder room, all with Waterworks fixtures.

Residents enjoy full service amenities, including a doorman and concierge, a 20-seat screening room and party room/lounge with private catering kitchen. On site is the Equinox Gym and Spa and swimming pool. Located in the prime Upper East Side, near Central Park, many boutiques and superb restaurants, as well as Bloomingdale’s and Bergdorf’s.

This location is excellent for getting anywhere in the City as it is close to the 4,5,6,N,R,W & F lines, the Second Avenue Subway and numerous City bus routes.

Real estate taxes reflect a primary resident’s tax abatement. There is a $2,802 montly assessment ending June 30, 2025 for Local Law 11

About Barbizon 63, 140 East 63rd Street

Barbizon 63, 140 East 63rd Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 86, 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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

High-End 5 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Dramatic 3 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Well Done 1 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Discrete 1 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 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:

No 0 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 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points

Views:

Impressive 3 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Considerable 1 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 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:

Spacious 4 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

3-4 3 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

Yes 1 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:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 1927
65 Apartments
24 Floors

Building Amenities

Conversion Year: 2007
Attended Lobby
Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Resident Storage
Health Club
Pool
Elevator
Business Center
Party Room
Lounge
Fitness Center
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Common Dining Room
Landmarked
Library
Live-In Superintendent
Screening Room
Spa / Therapy Room
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

Very handsome and prominent building
Fitness center
Concierge
Handsome entrance and lobby
Some terraces
Some arched windows
Quiet street
Excellent views
Convenient shopping
Excellent Upper East Side location
Close to Subway

Cons

Considerable traffic on Lexington Avenue
No balconies
No garage

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