Updated 5 years ago
Off Market
20 East 73rd Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave
17 Rooms8 Beds7.5 Baths11,371 Square FeetSingle Family
$32,500,000
floors / apts5 / 1
Lot Size22'6"x102'2"
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$35,815
Price Per SF
$2,858
Outdoor space and views
- Balcony
- Juliet Balcony
- Terrace
- Central Park
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Basketball Court
- Garden
- Laundry Room
- Wine Cellar
Property Description for 20 East 73rd Street
20 East 73rd is a spectacularly renovated Neo-Classical Limestone Mansion in perfect move in condition.
Located just off Fifth Avenue on one of the most desirable and beautiful blocks on the Upper East Side. The mansion is perfectly situated midblock on the Southern side of the street and surrounded by other extraordinary residences, including the iconic Pulitzer Mansion across the street to the North. This home spans over 11,300 square feet of interior space which includes an amazing lower level of over 2200 square feet which encompasses a half basketball court, temperature controlled wine cellar, wine tasting room and a full bathroom. There are 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and 3 half baths. The elevator services the Lower Level through the Sixth Floor.
Built in 1911, the Blum Mansion is clad in limestone and this opulent Beaux Arts home harmonizes perfectly with the Edward Herzog home next door. Some of the beautiful details include a stone balcony with delicate ironwork above the centered, grilled doorway. It is accessed by two sets of imposing French doors surmounted by carved panels and projecting lintels.
This is an architecturally wonderful and impressive residence with tremendous curbside appeal. Moreover, the grand yet understated interior is extremely well suited to major entertaining as well as a cozy and modern at home live/work lifestyle. The generous proportions of the house are imminently livable and welcoming, yet the architectural grandeur of the residence remains very much intact due to the masterful renovation.
LAYOUT:
LOWER LEVEL: Temperature controlled wine cellar; wine tasting room; halfbasketball court; storage rooms; full bathroom; file and computer room; mechanical room; workshop/office and separate street entrance.
GROUND FLOOR: Entrance vestibule. Magnificent reception hall and elegant formal stairway with an extraordinary brass and wrought iron bannister. Wood paneled library with fireplace and a barrel vaulted office. Powder room. Numerous closets and back staircase that connects to the basement. Garden.
PARLOR FLOOR: Unusually wide landing which is currently used as a music room. Formal living room with fireplace and French doors onto Juliet balcony. South-facing formal dining room with fireplace. 12' 6" ceiling height with ornate plaster moldings throughout. Lovely kitchen and breakfast room.
THIRD FLOOR: Front facing wood paneled, state of the art media room/study with fireplace and powder room. Primary suite with fireplace. Dressing room. Dual bathrooms.
FOURTH FLOOR: Front facing bedroom with fireplace, window balustrades and bathroom. Rear bedroom with bath. Large playroom/living room with fireplace and full kitchen.
FIFTH FLOOR: Three additional bedrooms and two full baths. Laundry room.
SIXTH FLOOR: Great Room/gym with kitchenette and powder room. Beautiful planted terrace.
TOP FLOOR: Incredible roof garden and terraces with wonderful views of Central Park.
Located just off Fifth Avenue on one of the most desirable and beautiful blocks on the Upper East Side. The mansion is perfectly situated midblock on the Southern side of the street and surrounded by other extraordinary residences, including the iconic Pulitzer Mansion across the street to the North. This home spans over 11,300 square feet of interior space which includes an amazing lower level of over 2200 square feet which encompasses a half basketball court, temperature controlled wine cellar, wine tasting room and a full bathroom. There are 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and 3 half baths. The elevator services the Lower Level through the Sixth Floor.
Built in 1911, the Blum Mansion is clad in limestone and this opulent Beaux Arts home harmonizes perfectly with the Edward Herzog home next door. Some of the beautiful details include a stone balcony with delicate ironwork above the centered, grilled doorway. It is accessed by two sets of imposing French doors surmounted by carved panels and projecting lintels.
This is an architecturally wonderful and impressive residence with tremendous curbside appeal. Moreover, the grand yet understated interior is extremely well suited to major entertaining as well as a cozy and modern at home live/work lifestyle. The generous proportions of the house are imminently livable and welcoming, yet the architectural grandeur of the residence remains very much intact due to the masterful renovation.
LAYOUT:
LOWER LEVEL: Temperature controlled wine cellar; wine tasting room; halfbasketball court; storage rooms; full bathroom; file and computer room; mechanical room; workshop/office and separate street entrance.
GROUND FLOOR: Entrance vestibule. Magnificent reception hall and elegant formal stairway with an extraordinary brass and wrought iron bannister. Wood paneled library with fireplace and a barrel vaulted office. Powder room. Numerous closets and back staircase that connects to the basement. Garden.
PARLOR FLOOR: Unusually wide landing which is currently used as a music room. Formal living room with fireplace and French doors onto Juliet balcony. South-facing formal dining room with fireplace. 12' 6" ceiling height with ornate plaster moldings throughout. Lovely kitchen and breakfast room.
THIRD FLOOR: Front facing wood paneled, state of the art media room/study with fireplace and powder room. Primary suite with fireplace. Dressing room. Dual bathrooms.
FOURTH FLOOR: Front facing bedroom with fireplace, window balustrades and bathroom. Rear bedroom with bath. Large playroom/living room with fireplace and full kitchen.
FIFTH FLOOR: Three additional bedrooms and two full baths. Laundry room.
SIXTH FLOOR: Great Room/gym with kitchenette and powder room. Beautiful planted terrace.
TOP FLOOR: Incredible roof garden and terraces with wonderful views of Central Park.
Video Walkthrough
Listing History for 20 East 73rd Street
Now
10/01/2021
Expired by John Burger
Brown Harris Stevens
2021
Building Details for 20 East 73rd Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts5/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.31 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.32 miles
72 St
0.46 miles
Citi Bike
5 Ave & E 72 St
0.07 miles
E 72 St & Park Ave
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: 79623TH
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