Updated 11 years ago
Off Market
153 East 63rd Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Third Ave & Lexington Ave
8,292 Square FeetSingle Family
$24,500,000
floors / apts3 / 1
Lot Size32'x100'
Built Size32'x95'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$65,304
Price Per SF
$2,955
Listing Features
- Original Details
- Central AC
- Central Heat
Outdoor space and views
- Garden
- Patio
Building Amenities
- Elevator
- Laundry Room
Property Description for 153 East 63rd Street
UNUSUAL CULTURAL PEDIGREE
On January 11, 1977, this extraordinary building known as The Barbara Rutherford Hatch house was designated an individual landmark for its special character, historical and aesthetic interest and value to the heritage and cultural characteristics of New York City.
The extraordinary talent of its owners began with the heiress, Barbara Rutherford Hatch, for whom the house is named. She engaged Frederick J. Sterner as her architect. She was the daughter of Mrs. W.K. Vanderbilt, an iconoclastic and artistic woman who sold her mansion on Fifth Avenue and blazed a trail to Sutton Place for its tranquility and extraordinary river views.
The next owner, Charles Dillingham, a theatrical agent and producer who managed Irene Castle and Beatrice Lilly, was also the owner of The Globe Theater where he produced over 200 plays.
Charles Lanier Lawrence was the following owner. A graduate of Yale and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Lawrence's creativity expressed itself in the development of an air-cooled airplane engine that made possible Charles Lindbergh's famous solo flight to Paris in May 1927.
The next owner was Jasper Johns, one of the most significant and influential American painters of the 20th Century who was given his first solo show by Leo Castelli. Johns' painting False Start was sold in 2006 for $80 million, the highest price ever paid for a living artist.
The chain of artistic owners of this particular mansion seems beyond coincidence - it sits as an oasis in which the creative bent in all of the arts can flourish.
FREDERICK J. STERNER (1862-1931)
Praised for the true dramatic romance of the Barbara Rutherford Hatch House, Sterner was influenced by his European travels and was known for constructing unique environments for his wealthy clients. For a member of the Singer Sewing Machine family, he did 36 East 70th Street, now known as The Explorers Club, in a Tudor style. For Hatch, Steiner created a sophisticated version of the Spanish Colonial Style in which the two wings of the mansion are open to its own private courtyard. This floor plan gives the house a unique beauty and privacy unlike any other available in Manhattan.
On January 11, 1977, this extraordinary building known as The Barbara Rutherford Hatch house was designated an individual landmark for its special character, historical and aesthetic interest and value to the heritage and cultural characteristics of New York City.
The extraordinary talent of its owners began with the heiress, Barbara Rutherford Hatch, for whom the house is named. She engaged Frederick J. Sterner as her architect. She was the daughter of Mrs. W.K. Vanderbilt, an iconoclastic and artistic woman who sold her mansion on Fifth Avenue and blazed a trail to Sutton Place for its tranquility and extraordinary river views.
The next owner, Charles Dillingham, a theatrical agent and producer who managed Irene Castle and Beatrice Lilly, was also the owner of The Globe Theater where he produced over 200 plays.
Charles Lanier Lawrence was the following owner. A graduate of Yale and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Lawrence's creativity expressed itself in the development of an air-cooled airplane engine that made possible Charles Lindbergh's famous solo flight to Paris in May 1927.
The next owner was Jasper Johns, one of the most significant and influential American painters of the 20th Century who was given his first solo show by Leo Castelli. Johns' painting False Start was sold in 2006 for $80 million, the highest price ever paid for a living artist.
The chain of artistic owners of this particular mansion seems beyond coincidence - it sits as an oasis in which the creative bent in all of the arts can flourish.
FREDERICK J. STERNER (1862-1931)
Praised for the true dramatic romance of the Barbara Rutherford Hatch House, Sterner was influenced by his European travels and was known for constructing unique environments for his wealthy clients. For a member of the Singer Sewing Machine family, he did 36 East 70th Street, now known as The Explorers Club, in a Tudor style. For Hatch, Steiner created a sophisticated version of the Spanish Colonial Style in which the two wings of the mansion are open to its own private courtyard. This floor plan gives the house a unique beauty and privacy unlike any other available in Manhattan.
Listing History for 153 East 63rd Street
Now
10/15/2015
POM by Paula Del Nunzio
Brown Harris Stevens
09/20/2015
TOM by Paula Del Nunzio
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 153 East 63rd Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1920
Floors/Apts3/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Lexington Av/63 St
0.02 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.16 miles
59 St
0.19 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.26 miles
5 Av/59 St
0.4 miles
Citi Bike
E 63 St & 3 Ave
0.08 miles
3 Ave & E 62 St
0.11 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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