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237 East 61st Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave
12 Rooms7 Beds6.5 Baths5,640 Square FeetSingle Family
$6,400,000
floors / apts5 / 1
Lot Size20'x100'
Built Size20'x62'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$87,359
Price Per SF
$1,135
This property was sold for $6,400,000 on 04/30/19.
Outdoor space and views
- Terrace
- Garden Views
Building Amenities
- Video Intercom
- Elevator
- Garden
- Laundry Room
Property Description for 237 East 61st Street
This extremely elegant home is perfectly positioned on one of the Upper East Side's most historic and beautiful townhouse blocks. It is located in the Historic Treadwell Farm District enclave which was developed in 1815. Meticulously maintained, the impressive 5 story, 20 foot home with over 5640 square feet has grandly scaled and beautifully proportioned rooms with one of the most romantic, lush gardens in NYC! Number 237 East 61st street was constructed in 1875 by Samuel Bussell and faced with Connecticut brownstone. This storied home has been the host to some of New York's most notable guests, including politicians, diplomats and titans of banking and industry.
One enters on the garden level passing a beautifully renovated chef's eat-in kitchen complete with a fully restored original Garland stove. The breakfast room/pantry leads into the stately formal dining room with WBFP. Three sets of french doors open to the sumptuous garden beyond, setting the stage for unparalleled dinner parties.
The grand parlor floor has impressive 11 foot ceilings and boasts over 60 feet of luxurious entertaining space. The gorgeous living room alone measures almost 30 by 18 feet and has a beautiful marble fireplace and triple floor to ceiling french doors with serene townhouse garden views. The sun-flooded library also has a marble fireplace and three tall windows looking onto picturesque East 61st Street. The reception hall, next to the sweeping curved staircase, even has its own discreet wet bar.
The third floor consists of a wonderful master suite oasis with its own private terrace overlooking the trees of the surrounding gardens, an en-suite bath with large soaking tub and cedar closet, and an additional bedroom and bath which could easily be incorporated into the master suite.
The fourth floor has an additional 2 generously proportioned bedrooms and baths, and its own terrace as well. The fifth floor currently has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and an office. The meticulous lower level houses the laundry facilities, a temperature controlled wine room, additional storage, and the mechanicals. There are 6 wood burning fireplaces, and an elevator servicing all five floors.
The annual real estate taxes are approximately $87,360.
One enters on the garden level passing a beautifully renovated chef's eat-in kitchen complete with a fully restored original Garland stove. The breakfast room/pantry leads into the stately formal dining room with WBFP. Three sets of french doors open to the sumptuous garden beyond, setting the stage for unparalleled dinner parties.
The grand parlor floor has impressive 11 foot ceilings and boasts over 60 feet of luxurious entertaining space. The gorgeous living room alone measures almost 30 by 18 feet and has a beautiful marble fireplace and triple floor to ceiling french doors with serene townhouse garden views. The sun-flooded library also has a marble fireplace and three tall windows looking onto picturesque East 61st Street. The reception hall, next to the sweeping curved staircase, even has its own discreet wet bar.
The third floor consists of a wonderful master suite oasis with its own private terrace overlooking the trees of the surrounding gardens, an en-suite bath with large soaking tub and cedar closet, and an additional bedroom and bath which could easily be incorporated into the master suite.
The fourth floor has an additional 2 generously proportioned bedrooms and baths, and its own terrace as well. The fifth floor currently has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and an office. The meticulous lower level houses the laundry facilities, a temperature controlled wine room, additional storage, and the mechanicals. There are 6 wood burning fireplaces, and an elevator servicing all five floors.
The annual real estate taxes are approximately $87,360.
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Listing History for 237 East 61st Street
Now
04/30/2019
$6,400,000
Sold and Closed by Richard Ziegelasch
Brown Harris Stevens
01/14/2019
Contract Signed by Richard Ziegelasch
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 237 East 61st Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVideo Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1905
Floors/Apts5/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Lexington Av/59 St
0.13 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.16 miles
59 St
0.17 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.39 miles
Lexington Av/53 St
0.41 miles
Citi Bike
3 Ave & E 62 St
0.05 miles
E 63 St & 3 Ave
0.1 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: 73008TH
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