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18 East 74th Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave
16 Rooms8 Beds7 Baths10,300 Square FeetSingle Family
$18,750,000
floors / apts7 / 1
Lot Size21'x102'
Built Size21'x60'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$79,992
Price Per SF
$1,820
This property was sold for $18,750,000 on 09/20/21.
Listing Features
- Original Details
Outdoor space and views
- Backyard
- Garden
- Terrace
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Elevator
- Garden
- Laundry Room
- Roof Deck
- Storage
Property Description for 18 East 74th Street
Recalling the gravitas and gilding of a bygone era, this well-appointed Upper East Side limestone mansion features 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and, a sound facing garden and a rooftop terrace. This home is spread out over seven stories and offers in excess of 10,300 square feet. Behind its striking neo-Italian Renaissance facade lies a home that exudes an unexpected aura of coziness along with its undeniable grandeur.
In the perfectly lit foyer, glass and wrought-iron doors open to a dual-level gallery tiled with black and white marble. The massive eat-in chef's kitchen features marble finishes and top-of-the-line appliances. In addition to a designated service entrance, there is an internal service stairway that connects the kitchen to key service areas elsewhere in the home. Climbing the grand staircase to the parlor floor, a wide landing separates the front living room with three arched windows overlooking 74th Street, an original marble fireplace and ornate period moldings, from the lavish dining room, featuring yet another marble fireplace with white Ionic columns and roseate moldings framing the ceiling. Connecting to the formal dining room, the quaint butler's pantry/full kitchen with its white tin ceiling and farmhouse sink is an original feature that has remained.
Occupying the third floor are the expansive master suite featuring a fireplace, an en-suite bathroom with mosaic tiles and spacious walk-in closet, and a spacious, airy sitting room. Two bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and another walk-in closet take up the fourth floor.
The fifth floor is a flexible space for entertaining and/or home office, along with a laundry room. The entire sixth floor is a guest suite or staff rooms, with three bedrooms and three marble bathrooms.
The top floor features two more bedrooms and access to the 824 square foot rooftop terrace with sweeping views over Central Park. Floors one through five are serviced by an internal elevator.
Designed in 1921 by architect A. Wallace McCrea, this awe-inducing home is situated on a Gold Coast block between Fifth and Madison Avenues. With access to world-class museums, shops and restaurants, and steps from Central Park, this one-of-a-kind home embodies the ultimate New York City living.
Building Details for 18 East 74th Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1921
Floors/Apts7/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.28 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.36 miles
72 St
0.47 miles
Citi Bike
5 Ave & E 72 St
0.09 miles
E 72 St & Park Ave
0.16 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.
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: 20522TH
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