Updated 6 years ago
Rented
163 East 70th Street, TH
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave
9 Rooms4 Beds3.5 Baths5,800 Square FeetSingle Family
$19,500
Lease Term12-12 Months
Rent Per SF
$40
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- BuiltIns
- Entire House
- Family Room
- High Ceilings
- Library / Den
- Recessed Lighting
- Solarium
- Washer / Dryer
- Flr-to-Clg Windows
- Skylights
- Center Island
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Microwave
- S Steel Appliances
- Windowed Kitchen
- Double Vanity
- En Suite Bathroom
- Powder Room
- Soaking Tub
- Steam Shower
Outdoor space and views
- Private Roof
- Terrace
- City Views
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Garage
Property Description for 163 East 70th Street, TH
One of the most beautiful and historic carriage houses remaining in all of New York, perfectly located in the low 70s, on one of the Upper East Side’s most desirable tree-lined blocks. This spectacular house, with 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 3 half baths, and a private garage and curb-cut, is over 5,800 SF. Larger in scale and size than other carriage houses that have come to market in recent years, due to its coveted width of almost 26 feet, and its extraordinary depth - 90' on the upper 2 floors. The 12’ tall garage can fit even the largest SUVs. There is an additional opportunity to rent the ground floor space, which can be used as an office, gym, playroom and/or family room, for a total of 7,500 SF.
163 East 70th Street combines the elegance and charm of a 19th century townhouse with proportions only found in the very grandest downtown lofts or pre-war Park or Fifth Avenue apartments. Upon entering the house, one is immediately drawn upwards by the light pouring in from the exquisite, sculptural staircase, leading to the parlor level. An enormous but gracious living room opens on one end to an elegant library, with a wood burning fireplace, and on the other to the formal dining room (which easily seats 20). A hall leads to a massive eat-in kitchen at the rear, with large glass doors open onto a terrace with lovely townhouse garden views. Two guest powder rooms complete the entertaining space.
The graceful stair landing on the third floor leads to a huge 24-foot wide master suite with abundant closet space and a massive en-suite bath. Down the hallway, separated by the staircase, is the secondary bedroom wing, with three additional bedrooms and two full baths. The two bedrooms at the back of the home feature large floor to ceiling windows.
On the fourth floor, a large glass-roofed solarium with a powder room leads out to the roof, with views of the city skyline to the north and south.
The carriage house was designed by CPH Gilbert and built in 1902 for the prominent banker, philanthropist and art collector Jules Bache, who built his brokerage firm into one of the largest in the country, outranked only by Merrill Lynch. A few blocks from his mansion at 814 Fifth Avenue, it was built to a grander scale than most carriage houses of its day, with a ground floor carriage-wash, a horse ramp, second-floor double-height stalls for 9 horses, as well as grooms’ quarters above. In 1944, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. purchased the house, which was ideally located just 2 blocks from his home at 740 Park Avenue. His architect, Grosvenor Atterbury, converted it to his family's private automobile garage and chauffeur’s quarters.
Listing History for 163 East 70th Street, TH
Now
08/27/2020
Rented by Joshua Wesoky
Compass
08/05/2020
$19,500
Initial Rent by Joshua Wesoky
Compass
Building Details for 163 East 70th Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1910
Floors/Apts3/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
68 St-Hunter College
0.09 miles
72 St
0.21 miles
77 St
0.35 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.35 miles
Citi Bike
3 Ave & E 71 St
0.05 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: 1892052
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