$4,999,000
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237 East 32nd Street

Kips Bay, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave

9 Rooms5 Beds2.5 Baths4,320 Square FeetMulti-Family

$4,999,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Lot Size17'x98'
Built Size17'x48'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$30,432
Price Per SF
$1,157

This property was sold for $4,687,500 on 06/26/19.

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Alarm System
  • Storage

Property Description for 237 East 32nd Street

Originally a two-family built in 1899, this five bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom townhouse with sleek home office at the garden level office blends meticulously restored historic details with modern luxury. The home was impeccably restored by the homeowners, both acclaimed in their artistic fields of fashion and photography, together with their acclaimed architect Neil Logan. What was old, special and valuable has been conserved and is now wrapped in a clean, modernist aesthetic. At 18 feet wide, this home is located on a non-landmarked, tree-lined block in Murray Hill and has additional FAR, so in theory and depending on zoning additions to the home are possible for the buyer looking to expand.


At the parlor level, two wood burning fireplaces with original mantles anchor the living and dining spaces which are connected by a custom-designed Boffi kitchen. The kitchen also features a Miele oven, Subzero fridge, Gaggenau range top and a Miele dishwasher. This parlor level boasts over 11-foot ceilings with heightened entryways and elegant framing. This floor opens out to the landscaped garden perfect for entertaining in the privacy of mature trees and adjacent townhouse gardens.


The second floor is configured with a master bedroom overlooking the garden and another sunny south-facing bedroom, both with original wood burning fireplaces. This floor also has a large custom-designed bath clad in limestone. The top floor features original tin ceilings and a beautifully restored original oval skylight juxtaposed with a new modern skylight counterpart. A large south-facing bedroom as well as two smaller rooms, currently configured as dressing rooms are also on this level. The charming skylit bathroom on this level features a handmade limestone sink also designed by Neil Logan. The entire home features original pine floors restored by Lothar Cordts and is wired for a Nest home security system.


At the garden level, the renovated office and basement offers an opportunity for buyers looking for the perfect live/work space, or can be converted into an income producing apartment for investors or those looking to offset their costs. Conveniently located within two blocks of both Fairway and Trader Joe's, less than three blocks to the six train and surrounded by the culinary refinements that both Gramercy and Flatiron have to offer.

Listing History for 237 East 32nd Street

Now
06/26/2019
$4,687,500
Sold and Closed by Julia Hoagland
Compass
03/11/2019
Contract Signed by Julia Hoagland
Compass

Building Details for 237 East 32nd Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1865
Floors/Apts4/2
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

33 St
0.22 miles
28 St
0.31 miles

Citi Bike

E 31 St & 3 Ave
0.07 miles
2 Ave & E 31 St
0.12 miles

Ferry

East 34th Street
0.41 miles

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Kips Bay | Manhattan

Quick Profile

If you take a walk through Kips Bay, which is loosely defined as the area between 23rd street and 34th street and the East River to almost Lexington, you’ll quickly learn it's a hodgepodge of sorts and not as well defined as other neighborhoods in New York City. Some New Yorkers say Kips Bay has an identity crisis because 1st, 2nd, and 3rd avenues are distinctly different from one another as you traverse them. Despite the perceived lack of neighborhood vibe there are others that appreciate its affordability and convenience.  

First Avenue is dominated by hospitals and hospital buildings such as NYU Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital to name a few. Second Avenue is a mosaic of convenience stores, fast food joints and nondescript brick buildings. Third Avenue is saturated with small bars and gastropubs and the twenty somethings that patronize them. 

No judgement against Kips Bay here. It’s a great neighborhood that is just as much a part of New York City as any other neighborhood. Kips Bay It’s bordered by Murray Hill to the North, Stuyvesant Town and Gramercy Park to the South, and Rose Hill to the West. The neighborhood is partly defined by newer high-rise apartments, brick rowhouses, and former tenement buildings. 

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.
OLR ID: 72958TH