The American Express Carriage House, #PH (Bespoke Real Estate LLC)
The building at 60 Collister Street would appear to encapsulate the history of Tribeca: It was constructed as a stable for the American Express Company in the mid-nineteenth century, but has been converted to a boutique condominium with luxurious interiors, doorman service, and deeded parking. The penthouse at the top of the building had the top contract signed from May 15-21, 2023 with an asking price of $26,950,000. The listing says that it has never been on the market before, and Olshan Realty's luxury market report noted that it was initially listed in December 2022.
The Tribeca penthouse notwithstanding, it was another strong week for Manhattan townhouses, which accounted for three of the top five luxury contracts of the past week. The top townhouse contract was for 154 East 71st Street, which entered contract with a $13,500,000 ask. It was originally constructed as one of seven identical rowhouses, but early occupant Adele Kneeland embarked on a series of renovations and extensions shortly after purchasing it in 1915. It has undergone a number of renovations in the decades since she passed, but none at the expense of the rooms' proportions and the original architectural details.
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The American Express Carriage House, #PH (Bespoke Real Estate LLC)
From the Listing:
Step into a well-appointed, loft-like first level with high ceilings, walls of glass and wood flooring. The open-concept main living and dining space provides effortless indoor/outdoor living. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, and elegant marble countertops. The upper level is a private oasis perfect for a primary retreat.
Enjoy the luxury of corner exposures, an elegant fireplace, a spacious sitting room with a built-in bar and terrace access, and an enormous walk-in closet. The primary bathrooms feature a marble vanity with dual sinks, a water closet, and a large shower. 7,000 SF+/- of well-lit and thoughtfully designed outdoor living space is spread across two levels. Evergreen trees and bamboo by Gunn Landscape Architecture ensure privacy and seclusion. The lower-level wrap-around terrace has a spa-like jacuzzi and a fully equipped kitchenette for the ultimate outdoor entertainment.
Step into a well-appointed, loft-like first level with high ceilings, walls of glass and wood flooring. The open-concept main living and dining space provides effortless indoor/outdoor living. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, and elegant marble countertops. The upper level is a private oasis perfect for a primary retreat.
Enjoy the luxury of corner exposures, an elegant fireplace, a spacious sitting room with a built-in bar and terrace access, and an enormous walk-in closet. The primary bathrooms feature a marble vanity with dual sinks, a water closet, and a large shower. 7,000 SF+/- of well-lit and thoughtfully designed outdoor living space is spread across two levels. Evergreen trees and bamboo by Gunn Landscape Architecture ensure privacy and seclusion. The lower-level wrap-around terrace has a spa-like jacuzzi and a fully equipped kitchenette for the ultimate outdoor entertainment.
154 East 71st Street, #TH (Compass)
From the Listing:
The Adele Kneeland Mansion is located on the south side of 71st Street between Lexington and Third Avenues. It is a six-story plus full basement residence with soaring ceiling heights, magnificent marble fireplaces, and original architectural details throughout. It has an elevator servicing all floors, two entrances, a stunning double-height solarium, and a large 1,250-square-foot landscaped rooftop terrace with excellent city views. A dramatic open stair-way that connects all above-grade floors greets you upon entry, and large windows on four sides provide abundant natural light throughout. This house is well suited for a live/work situation, a medical practice, school, private art museum, non-profit organization, or magnificent private residence. The house will be delivered vacant. Sale proceeds will benefit a charity for medical scholarship.
The Adele Kneeland Mansion is located on the south side of 71st Street between Lexington and Third Avenues. It is a six-story plus full basement residence with soaring ceiling heights, magnificent marble fireplaces, and original architectural details throughout. It has an elevator servicing all floors, two entrances, a stunning double-height solarium, and a large 1,250-square-foot landscaped rooftop terrace with excellent city views. A dramatic open stair-way that connects all above-grade floors greets you upon entry, and large windows on four sides provide abundant natural light throughout. This house is well suited for a live/work situation, a medical practice, school, private art museum, non-profit organization, or magnificent private residence. The house will be delivered vacant. Sale proceeds will benefit a charity for medical scholarship.
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60 Bank Street, #TH (Leslie J. Garfield)
From the Listing:
Originally constructed in Italianate-style in 1854, the home is currently configured as a two-bedroom duplex apartment and four units on the upper floors. The 75’ lot offers a lush, landscaped garden that abuts several of the most expensive single-family townhouses in New York City. The south-facing setting floods each floor of the property, garden, and finished roof terrace with sunlight throughout the day. The ideal location, 23’ of width, and multiple outdoor spaces make 60 Bank Street amongst the most unique offerings on the market today. This one-of-a-kind townhouse offers a myriad of uses including an income- producing rental property, live-plus income opportunity, or can be delivered vacant and converted into a single-family mansion in the highly coveted West Village.
Originally constructed in Italianate-style in 1854, the home is currently configured as a two-bedroom duplex apartment and four units on the upper floors. The 75’ lot offers a lush, landscaped garden that abuts several of the most expensive single-family townhouses in New York City. The south-facing setting floods each floor of the property, garden, and finished roof terrace with sunlight throughout the day. The ideal location, 23’ of width, and multiple outdoor spaces make 60 Bank Street amongst the most unique offerings on the market today. This one-of-a-kind townhouse offers a myriad of uses including an income- producing rental property, live-plus income opportunity, or can be delivered vacant and converted into a single-family mansion in the highly coveted West Village.
163 East 69th Street, #TH (Modlin Group LLC)
From the Listing:
Formerly known as ‘Stable Row,’ this remarkable Upper East Side stretch between Lexington and Third Avenues is renowned for its carriage houses of varying architectural styles, all featuring traditional arched entryways to accommodate horses and the carriages they pulled. This home’s beauty lies in its proportions: consisting of four stories, this 25-foot wide home spans 11,000 square feet, including approximately 2,000 square feet of air rights. Huge windows at the front and rear of the home allow for natural, day-long sunlight. The address also contains a legal, grandfathered curb cut in front which allows for the addition of a private, indoor garage. Current plans grant the optionality to feature luxuries including an entire floor containing a gym with a sauna, movie theater, art studio, game room or home office and ample storage.
Formerly known as ‘Stable Row,’ this remarkable Upper East Side stretch between Lexington and Third Avenues is renowned for its carriage houses of varying architectural styles, all featuring traditional arched entryways to accommodate horses and the carriages they pulled. This home’s beauty lies in its proportions: consisting of four stories, this 25-foot wide home spans 11,000 square feet, including approximately 2,000 square feet of air rights. Huge windows at the front and rear of the home allow for natural, day-long sunlight. The address also contains a legal, grandfathered curb cut in front which allows for the addition of a private, indoor garage. Current plans grant the optionality to feature luxuries including an entire floor containing a gym with a sauna, movie theater, art studio, game room or home office and ample storage.
The Cortland, #18CW (Core Group Marketing LLC)
From the Listing:
Residence 18CW is 2,430 square feet with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The expansive, open-plan living and dining areas feature unobstructed views of the Hudson River, a 28-foot corner great room, a kitchen with a custom Olson Kundig-designed Jackbox and a walk-in pantry, warm wood flooring, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Designed by Olson Kundig and curated by Related Life, the amenities have all the style and sophistication of a private members club in the city.
Residence 18CW is 2,430 square feet with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The expansive, open-plan living and dining areas feature unobstructed views of the Hudson River, a 28-foot corner great room, a kitchen with a custom Olson Kundig-designed Jackbox and a walk-in pantry, warm wood flooring, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Designed by Olson Kundig and curated by Related Life, the amenities have all the style and sophistication of a private members club in the city.
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