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4 East 74th Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave
12,745 Square FeetSingle Family
$31,950,000
floors / apts6 / 1
Lot Size25'x107'6"
Built Size25'x100'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$118,737
Price Per SF
$2,507
This property was sold for $31,950,000 on 09/27/18.
Listing Features
- Architectural Dtls
- Original Details
Outdoor space and views
- Backyard
- Balcony
- Patio
- City Views
- Garden Views
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Elevator
- Garden
- Roof Deck
Property Description for 4 East 74th Street
Originally commissioned in 1898 in the Beaux-Arts tradition by American Architect Alexander Welch of Welch, Smith and Provot. In 1901, the newly completed mansion was purchased by Francis Lynde Stetson and his wife, the former Elizabeth Ruff. Stetson was a highly regarded and successful corporate attorney, the head of the firm Stetson, Jennings, & Russell and who had formerly been the law partner of Grover Cleveland the 22nd & 24th President of the United States.
This approximately 12,745 square foot, six -story, 25-foot-wide by 100-foot-deep Single-Family Mansion stands on a 25-foot-wide by 107.6-foot-deep lot. It is optimally located on one of the world’s most prestigious Central Park residential blocks between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue.
Unique elements and detail of the original structure such as the limestone facades dominated by a bowed portico supported by garland-swaged columns which still exist today. A carved stone balcony above the entrance introduced the two-story bay with paned windows. Limestone quoins along the side of the structure and the bay contracted with the warm red brick. To preserve the proportions, the sixth floor was set back so as to be nearly invisible from the street can all be attributed to the architectural pedigree, quality craftsmanship and meticulous upkeep of the structure. (ref. Daytonian Manhattan)
Over the years the house has maintained a celebrated history which included a variety of notable residents such as Marc Chagall, one of the 20th centuries greatest artists and at a later date the King of Pop Michael Jackson.
This iconic home boasts 16 rooms with a grand parlor floor encompassing a formal dining room, oversized living room with south west exposures and garden views, and a butler’s serving area for entertaining, 7 gracious bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 1 staff room and 1 staff bathroom. The original features are in excellent condition including architectural detailed oak staircase, 10 wood burning fireplaces, oak wood floors, paneling, moldings, windows of stained and leaded glass and gilt work. There is central air-conditioning, hi ceilings and abundant natural light. The exterior includes a patio on the garden level and a private roof deck with a nearby kitchen on the sixth floor.
This home provides the history of irreplaceable signature elements which can be blended with modern amenities to create the ultimate townhouse residence.
This approximately 12,745 square foot, six -story, 25-foot-wide by 100-foot-deep Single-Family Mansion stands on a 25-foot-wide by 107.6-foot-deep lot. It is optimally located on one of the world’s most prestigious Central Park residential blocks between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue.
Unique elements and detail of the original structure such as the limestone facades dominated by a bowed portico supported by garland-swaged columns which still exist today. A carved stone balcony above the entrance introduced the two-story bay with paned windows. Limestone quoins along the side of the structure and the bay contracted with the warm red brick. To preserve the proportions, the sixth floor was set back so as to be nearly invisible from the street can all be attributed to the architectural pedigree, quality craftsmanship and meticulous upkeep of the structure. (ref. Daytonian Manhattan)
Over the years the house has maintained a celebrated history which included a variety of notable residents such as Marc Chagall, one of the 20th centuries greatest artists and at a later date the King of Pop Michael Jackson.
This iconic home boasts 16 rooms with a grand parlor floor encompassing a formal dining room, oversized living room with south west exposures and garden views, and a butler’s serving area for entertaining, 7 gracious bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 1 staff room and 1 staff bathroom. The original features are in excellent condition including architectural detailed oak staircase, 10 wood burning fireplaces, oak wood floors, paneling, moldings, windows of stained and leaded glass and gilt work. There is central air-conditioning, hi ceilings and abundant natural light. The exterior includes a patio on the garden level and a private roof deck with a nearby kitchen on the sixth floor.
This home provides the history of irreplaceable signature elements which can be blended with modern amenities to create the ultimate townhouse residence.
Building Details for 4 East 74th Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1898
Floors/Apts6/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.31 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.39 miles
Citi Bike
5 Ave & E 72 St
0.07 miles
E 72 St & Park Ave
0.19 miles
Upper East Side | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.
With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.
Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .
There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.
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OLR ID: 71665TH
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