Updated 5 years ago
Off Market
171 East 80th Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave
8 Rooms5 Beds4.5 Baths3,825 Square FeetSingle Family
$9,000,000
floors / apts4 / 1
Lot Size16'x100'
Built Size16'x50'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$53,592
Price Per SF
$2,353
Outdoor space and views
- Balcony
- Terrace
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Laundry Room
Property Description for 171 East 80th Street
The owner of this house bought it while standing in it the first time he saw it 40 years ago. He recognized the specialness of the architecture - details like the way the stair was situated, (making the house feel much wider than others of its width), and the elegant way the extension was added with some space on the side to allow the dining room to open to the garden and have natural light. He also noted that the back of the house faced townhouse gardens - including two double wide houses with enormous green space, and that the house was surrounded on both sides by townhouse gardens. He proceeded to do a complete and timeless renovation in impeccable taste, which he has updated over the years.
Unusual for townhouses of this size, this house has an elegant entrance foyer with powder room which leads to a charming dining room with working fireplace and a lovely exposure and natural light from the garden. The stainless steel chef’s kitchen is actually a chef’s kitchen as the owner is a chef! But he loves to have people visit with him while he’s cooking, so there’s room for a table. With a big south window over one of the two sinks, as well as doors to the pretty brick garden, the kitchen is functional and also happy and bright.
A beautiful, wide staircase to the parlour floor leads to the living room which has 12 foot ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. The living also has direct access to a terrace facing townhouse gardens rich with trees.
On the south side of the parlour floor is a wonderful, sun-flooded library, also featuring a fireplace, with casement windows and floor to ceiling built-in bookshelves along both walls.
The entire next floor is comprised of the expansive primary bedroom suite, where another fireplace and balcony create a European feel. The wood panelled primary bath, adjacent spacious sitting room and generous closets make this level feel like a wonderful hotel suite in the most charming hotel.
The third floor offers two spacious bedrooms with great ceiling height and bright and tree filled exposures, each with its own bath.
The fourth floor is comprised of another bedroom with bath as well as a room currently used as an office with a kitchenette and yet another terrace.
The full height, built-out basement with laundry room complete this very special house.
The house has central ac and mechanicals are up to date.
Listing History for 171 East 80th Street
Now
10/05/2020
$9,000,000
Initial Price by Alexa Lambert
Compass
Launch
Building Details for 171 East 80th Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts4/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.17 miles
86 St
0.3 miles
86 St
0.35 miles
72 St
0.46 miles
Citi Bike
3 Ave & E 82 St
0.07 miles
E 77 St & 3 Ave
0.17 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: 79827TH
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