116 East 61st Street
$16,450,000
($2,861 per ft2)
| 6+ beds, 5.5 baths | Approx. 5,750 ft2
93 days on Market
Key Details
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Listed: Feb 9, 2024Days on Market: 93Building Type: TownhouseNeighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)Listing viewed 183 times
Monthly Real Estate Taxes:
$8,378
Total Taxes & Fees:
$8,378
($1.46/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage:
$89,596
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Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost:
$97,974
($17.04/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($3,290,000),
which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.
Insider Highlights
- Location and History: This single-family townhouse is located in the prestigious Lenox Hill, off Park Avenue, and was built in 1899, offering a blend of historic charm and modern luxury.
- Interior and Amenities: The townhouse is meticulously restored and in triple-mint condition, boasting 5,750 square feet of living space, a custom artisan elevator, central air conditioning, and a Crestron System for modern convenience and security.
- Kitchen and Dining: The contemporary chef’s kitchen features French limestone floors, Venetian plaster walls, and island seating, while the spacious dining room has a working fireplace and access to a sun-filled, south-facing garden.
- Living Spaces: The property includes a palatial living room with 12 ft ceilings, neoclassical moldings, and open views, a sophisticated library with built-in banquettes, a deluxe wet bar, and an additional fireplace.
- Bedrooms and Bathrooms: The luxurious primary suite comes with high ceilings, a fireplace, an ensuite marble bathroom, and an expansive dressing room, in addition to two other large bedrooms with picturesque views.
- Additional Features: The townhouse also offers a rooftop terrace with sweeping city views, a full-height, finished basement with a gym, large laundry room, and ample storage space, a garden amenity in the building, and monthly real estate taxes of $8,880.
Description
116 East 61st Street stands as a beacon of elegance and sophisticated living in the heart of Lenox Hill, off the prestigious Park Avenue. This single-family townhouse, meticulously restored and once the domain of an internationally renowned interior designer, merges historic charm with modern luxury across its five-storied, triple-mint condition facade. With an impressive 5,750 square feet of living space, the residence boasts a myriad of amenities including a custom artisan elevator, central air conditioning, a Crestron System for modern convenience, and a security system ensuring peace of mind.
The gated entry opens onto the garden level and unveils an elegant white exterior, leading into a contemporary chef’s kitchen on the first floor, complete with French limestone floors, Venetian plaster walls, a breakfast booth, island seating, and pocket doors for an intimate dining experience. The spacious dining room, adorned with a working fireplace, connects through three large French doors to a sun-filled, south-facing garden, presenting a perfect backdrop for grand gatherings. Ascending to the parlour level, one finds a palatial living room with soaring 12 ft ceilings, neoclassical moldings, and open views, complemented by a sophisticated library across the landing, featuring built-in banquettes, deluxe wet bar, and an additional fireplace.
The third floor is dedicated to a luxurious primary suite, featuring high ceilings, fireplace, and an ensuite marble bathroom with a separate tub and shower, leading into an expansive dressing room. The fourth floor houses two additional large bedrooms, one with ensuite bath and both with picturesque views, highlighting the home’s thoughtful design—blending single-family comfort with Park Avenue elegance. The pinnacle of the residence is the rooftop terrace, offering sweeping city views and an ideal setting for entertaining On the lower level of the townhouse, a full-height, finished basement includes a gym, a large laundry room, and ample storage space, rounding out the home’s extensive amenities.
116 East 61st Street is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, offering a unique blend of privacy, luxury, and convenience in one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods, making it a truly exceptional place to call home.
The gated entry opens onto the garden level and unveils an elegant white exterior, leading into a contemporary chef’s kitchen on the first floor, complete with French limestone floors, Venetian plaster walls, a breakfast booth, island seating, and pocket doors for an intimate dining experience. The spacious dining room, adorned with a working fireplace, connects through three large French doors to a sun-filled, south-facing garden, presenting a perfect backdrop for grand gatherings. Ascending to the parlour level, one finds a palatial living room with soaring 12 ft ceilings, neoclassical moldings, and open views, complemented by a sophisticated library across the landing, featuring built-in banquettes, deluxe wet bar, and an additional fireplace.
The third floor is dedicated to a luxurious primary suite, featuring high ceilings, fireplace, and an ensuite marble bathroom with a separate tub and shower, leading into an expansive dressing room. The fourth floor houses two additional large bedrooms, one with ensuite bath and both with picturesque views, highlighting the home’s thoughtful design—blending single-family comfort with Park Avenue elegance. The pinnacle of the residence is the rooftop terrace, offering sweeping city views and an ideal setting for entertaining On the lower level of the townhouse, a full-height, finished basement includes a gym, a large laundry room, and ample storage space, rounding out the home’s extensive amenities.
116 East 61st Street is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, offering a unique blend of privacy, luxury, and convenience in one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods, making it a truly exceptional place to call home.
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