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157 East 70th Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave
Single Family
$26,050,000 $28,000,000
floors / apts5 / 1
Lot Size36'x100'
Built Size35'x55'
ZoneR4
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$100,812
This property was sold for $26,050,000 on 12/17/14.
Listing Features
- WBFP
- Central AC
Outdoor space and views
- Backyard
- Balcony
- Garden [36'x42']
- Terrace
- Garden Views
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Elevator
- Fitness Facility
- Garden
- Gated Entry
- Outdoor Parking
- Sauna
Property Description for 157 East 70th Street
This extraordinarily wide house was completely redesigned to provide the ultimate in privacy, discretion and tranquility in the midst of Manhattan's most sought after neighborhood, the Upper East Side. This residence was designed with superior finishes and exquisite detail to house a large family in comfort, showcase an art collection in style, and entertain in grand fashion. Comprising approximately 10,000 square feet and boasting an oversized garden and terraces this house presents a rare opportunity to the discerning buyer.Garden Floor:Enter through the gracious foyer to a 30 gallery which leads to a sophisticated reception room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the garden and a staircase providing access to the Parlor Floor. This floor also houses a separate guest suite complete with kitchen, staff quarters, a security office, a powder room and elevator access.Parlor Floor:The Parlor Floor is reached via an impressive glass staircase and the 36 width allows the rare luxury of having all entertaining spaces located on one floor. There is a living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room, large eat-in-kitchen and family room as well as a separate service kitchen.Third Floor:The Third Floor currently has 2 bedrooms with ensuite baths and a sitting area which could easily be converted to a 3rd bedroom. There is also a powder room, large dressing room and an almost 300sqft walled terrace complete with hop scotch board.Fourth Floor:The entire Fourth Floor houses the master suite which is designed with with spa like luxury and serenity. There is a large bedroom overlooking the garden with a wood burning fireplace and private kitchen. There is a sitting room with access to a balcony and a bathroom spanning the entire width of the house with two enormous dressing areas and a 36 foot long resting room bathed in southern light. The master suite also has a book lined double height atrium staircase to the top floor.Fifth Floor:The fifth floor has three bedrooms, one with a wood burning fireplace, a sunroom running the front length of the building and a terrace overlooking the garden. It is currently used as two private offices and a fully equipped gym and bath with soaking tub and sauna.
Listing History for 157 East 70th Street
Now
06/29/2017
$26,050,000 [-$1,950,000] [7%]
Price Drop by Leighton C. Candler
Corcoran
2017
Building Details for 157 East 70th Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1920
Floors/Apts5/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
68 St-Hunter College
0.09 miles
72 St
0.22 miles
77 St
0.35 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.36 miles
Citi Bike
3 Ave & E 71 St
0.07 miles
3 Ave & E 72 St
0.12 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: 51703TH
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