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The Amherst, 401 East 74th Street, #20F

$4,300,000 ($899 per ft2) | 6 beds, 6+ baths | Approx. 4,781 ft2
Building Profile  | 
297 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jan 10, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($95,000) on Jan 19
    Days on Market: 297
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Lenox Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 125 times
Monthly Maintenance: $9,777 ($2.04/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $22,794
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $32,571 ($6.81/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($860,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Location and Building: This luxurious duplex residence is located at 401 East 74th Street in the Lenox Hill neighborhood, a pet-friendly building built in 1961 with 250 apartments across 20 floors. It's conveniently situated near the Second Avenue Subway, restaurants, shops, schools, Central Park, the East River Promenade, and the Q train.
  • Price and Size: The property is listed for $4,300,000, which equates to $899 per ft2 for the approximately 4,781 ft2 space. The monthly maintenance fee is $9,777, or $2.04/ft2.
  • Rooms and Features: The apartment boasts 6+ bedrooms and 6+ bathrooms, an oversized living room with open city views, an expansive dining room with solarium-style windows, built-ins, and a custom bar, and a spacious TV/family room. It also features hardwood floors, a glass-enclosed stainless steel staircase, and ample storage with custom closets.
  • Outdoor Spaces: The residence offers a wrap-around terrace on the first floor and two additional planting terraces, along with large picture windows, a roof deck, and a garage.
  • Building Amenities: The building provides a full-time doorman, a concierge, a full-service garage, a garden, a rooftop terrace, a children's playroom, a fitness center, on-site parking, outdoor entertainment space, a courtyard, a bike room, fireplaces, and a live-in superintendent.
  • Additional Information: The apartment has been recently renovated and offers panoramic views. It is pet-friendly with 80% financing available, and includes a terrace and washer/dryer among its amenities.

Description

Exceptional value in the market! Immerse yourself in the splendor of this extraordinary six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom duplex residence. Soaring high above, this apartment spans over 5000 sq. ft., surpassing the size of many suburban homes. Sunlight floods the space from every angle, offering panoramic vistas to the South, West, and North, creating an ambiance of unparalleled luxury. Recently renovated, this residence welcomes you with an oversized living room boasting open city views to the South and West.

The expansive dining room, adorned with solarium-style windows, elegant built-ins and a custom bar sets the stage for grand entertaining. A sprawling wrap-around terrace graces the entire first floor, complemented by two additional planting terraces. Beautiful hardwood floors and a striking glass-enclosed stainless steel staircase, added by the current owners contribute to the allure.

This staircase is thoughtfully designed to prevent slips, providing an extra layer of security for residents and guests. Upstairs, a spacious TV/family room provides a casual retreat for relaxation. Custom closets abound, ensuring ample storage throughout this meticulously designed home. The Amherst, a full-service cooperative, offers a suite of amenities including a 24-hour doorman, roof deck, fitness center, and playroom.

Recent renovations to common areas, lobby, and hallways enhance the building’s allure. Conveniently located near the new Second Avenue Subway, this residence also enjoys proximity to a myriad of outstanding restaurants, shops, and schools. Pieds-à-terre, co-purchasing, and gifting are welcome, with 80% financing available. The building is pet-friendly. Please note that the photos are virtually staged.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in apt.
Listing courtesy of Compass

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About The Amherst, 401 East 74th Street

48

The Amherst, 401 East 74th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 48, 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

20
Out of 44
+
17
Out of 36
+
11
Out of 39
=
48
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Attractive 4 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Good 3 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:
No, but OK 1 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 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:
None 0 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:
Average Mix 2 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Bland 1 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:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 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:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 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:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
10-15 1 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 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:
Yes 1 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:
Yes 1 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:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Post War
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent

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Pros
  • Large- broad picture windows
  • Pet friendly
  • Central Laundry room
  • Roof deck
  • Many new luxury high-rise apartment towers in area
  • Garage
  • Some good views from upper floors
  • Some terraces
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Two blocks from crosstown bus on 72nd Street
  • Pet friendly
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No health club
  • No balconies
  • No sundeck
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