Townhouse in Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St., Listed on Jan 24, 2025 (56 days on market)
At present, this property is configured as four rental units with front and back terraces on the upper floors, and one opulent 2-bedroom 3.5 bath triplex unit with private garden. Create a solarium, glass rooftop, or entertain in your private garden. Use your imagination and call your architect to convert this property into an absolutely fabulous spacious single-family mansion in the heart of the city . Tucked snuggly away on a tree-lined street for more than 100 years, this quintessential New York City townhouse possesses the rare combination of charm and versatility that is the dream of any home buyer.
And although it wears an unassuming mask of simple limestone, the home behind it is filled with a cavalcade of attributes both enticing and unexpected. The building holds 4 units and rises 5 stories, but it has 6 separate levels of living space. Spread across those levels are 8 bathrooms (7 full and 2 half-baths), 8 bedrooms, 4 kitchens (each one on a different floor), 9 wood burning fireplaces, a bar, an outdoor garden, and 2 roof decks. Starting at the bottom, the basement contains a large bedroom with its own closet, an attached half-bathroom, and a washer/dryer. The triplex garden level newly renovated configured 3-bedroom 3.5 bath apartment with a garden, perfect for entertaining. The parlor level consists of a pair of split-winged bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom, closet space, and fireplace. Rented for $16,000. The third and fourth levels are apartments all their own.
The third features a spacious master bedroom with a large closet, 1 full bathroom, 1 fireplace, and kitchen, living/dining area anchored by a bay window with a view of the street. The fourth is comprised of 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom. Currently rented for $8,700/month (pre-Covid $12,000). Both the third and fourth levels are equipped with their own galley-style kitchen. The fourth level is a large 1 bedroom with a balcony, open new a kitchen/dining room/living room that flows openly across grey hardwood floors. It has 1 fireplace, 1 full bathroom and washer and dryer.
Rented for $4500/month. Designed with a thought for contemporary flare, the PH level 2 bedroom 2 full baths and the roof ,boasts a kitchen/dining room/living room that flows openly across grey hardwood floors. It has 1 fireplace and 1 full bathroom with a separate shower and bathtub. The kitchen features white lacquer cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a sleek countertop and backsplash. Up a flight of floating stairs and nestled between a brace of outdoor decks, the rooftop bedroom comes with its own closet space and a full bathroom with clean, white-tiled walls and a double vanity sink.
While both can be considered typical of city living, each roof deck has a unique atmosphere. With a surround of rising buildings, the north- facing deck confers upon its dwellers a courtyard-like feeling. Given the extra buffer the street and a low-lying neighbor, the south-facing deck enjoys an open view of other rooftops and the local skyline.
Rented for $9,750. Just over a block away from Central Park, is located near several main subway lines, and sits mere steps of some of New York’s finest restaurants including Michelin-starred neighbor “Daniel “and dessert icon Serendipity III. Though it is surely a home with a long and rich history, it is also a home that is ready to sail into the future.
Highlights
Price and Taxes: This luxurious townhouse is listed at $9,750,000, with a monthly real estate tax of $11,009. The price per square foot is $1,349, with total taxes and fees amounting to $1.52 per square foot.
Spacious and Versatile Layout: The property, approximately 7,228 ft2, is currently configured as four rental units, featuring 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms (7 full and 2 half-baths), and 4 kitchens. It includes a 2-bedroom 3.5 bath triplex unit with a private garden, a newly renovated 3-bedroom 3.5 bath apartment at the garden level, and separate apartments on the third and fourth levels.
Unique Features: The townhouse boasts 9 wood burning fireplaces, a bar, an outdoor garden, and 2 roof decks. The basement includes a large bedroom, half-bathroom, and a washer/dryer. The fourth level features a large 1 bedroom with a balcony, and an open new kitchen/dining room/living room.
Prime Location: Nestled in the Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. neighborhood, the property is conveniently located near Central Park, several main subway lines, and some of New York’s finest restaurants.
Outdoor Spaces: The property features front and back terraces on the upper floors, two roof decks with unique atmospheres, and a private garden. The PH level includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a roof with a kitchen/dining room/living room.
Building Details: Built in 1905, the townhouse spans across 4 floors with 5 apartments. Despite its age, it does not have a doorman.
Listing viewed 262 times
Key Features
Duplex / Triplex
Fireplace
Outdoor Space
Pets allowed
Recently Renovated
Townhouse
Balcony
Monthly Real Estate Taxes & Estimated Mortgage
Monthly Real Estate Taxes
$11,009
$1.52 /ft² /mo
Estimated Mortgage
$50,694
Note: the above is only an estimate and is based on a down payment
of 20% ($1,950,000) and a 30 year fixed mortgage at 6.77%.
All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer and for no listing shall the number of bedrooms listed be considered a legal conclusion.