$19,500,000
Updated 4 years ago
Off Market

163 East 64th Street

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave

15 Rooms5 Beds5 Baths8,000 Square FeetSingle Family

$19,500,000
floors / apts5 / 1
Lot Size20'x100'
Built Size20'x90'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$59,415
Price Per SF
$2,438

Listing Features

  • Architectural Dtls
  • High Ceilings
  • Moldings
  • Original Details
  • Restored Details
  • Skylights
  • WBFP
  • Central AC
  • Central Heat

Building Amenities

  • Video Intercom
  • Alarm System
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Garden
  • Gated Entry
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck
  • Second Entry
  • Wine Cellar

Property Description for 163 East 64th Street

The Townhouse at 163 East 64th Street

The opportunity of a lifetime to own a 20-foot wide by 90-foot-deep Townhouse on one of the most coveted and beautiful blocks on the Upper East Side has arrived! Distinguished and bespoke details throughout, a stunning raked limestone & red clay brick facade with approximately 1,400 feet of air-rights make this townhouse poised for the next generation to acquire and create a forever home. 163 East 64th Street stands perfectly and beautifully on one of the most desirable tree-lined Townhouse blocks on the Upper East Side. This exquisite Neo-Georgian Townhouse offers timeless elegance, magnificent living spaces, haute craftsmanship, with the safety and privacy only a townhouse can offer.

Noted as one of the most distinguished Townhouses in New York built in 1872 by prestigious Architect John G. Prague, 163 East 64th Street spans 8,000 square feet and includes 15 voluminous ultra-chic rooms with an impressive 90’ depth floor-plates, soaring ceiling heights throughout, original and pristine architectural details from head to toe, 5-bedroom suites, 8 working fireplaces, 5 full baths and 3 powder rooms, a sublime 93'x 20' Parlor floor, a one-of-a-kind atrium fabricated by Lalique providing for stunning interior illumination, a private elevator servicing all levels including the European designed rooftop garden, original English pine library dating back to 1872, a lavish bar and more. Beyond the private gated entrance, one is greeted in the elegant entry forecourt with separate service entrance and radiant heat sidewalk and steps within, a proper and posh entry foyer. Along with the fairy-tail like rooftop garden, the home exudes chic sophistication and endless components to create your dream home. Additional features include a beautiful kitchen with high-end appliances, intimate and sweet private first floor garden, a full-height windowed basement with a temperature-controlled wine room, back-up generator, cedar closets, a private gymnasium, and state-of-the-art AV systems.

This exclusive location on East 64th Street and Lexington Avenue is extraordinarily distinct with 25 private townhouse residences on the North and South sides of the block. The neighbors of the block established its own Block Association in 1999, “East 64th Street Lexington to Third Avenue Neighbors Association Inc.,” which is well heeled, funded by its members and devoted to maintaining and continuously improving the aesthetic of the street. Recent additions include Bishop Crook Lampposts, metal Halide Luminaries, and updated tree pits and landscaping.

With her pristine, timeless, and elegant bones, this home is move in ready yet with minor cosmetic enhancements, the new owner has endless possibility to customize now or build as life grows and evolves. Current zoning allows for an additional square footage of approximately 1400 square feet to be added as a 5th floor with a private 6th floor deck above.

DISCOVER. ADORE. ACQUIRE!

Significant Details

Built 1872 | Architect John Prague
8,000 square feet interior
20 feet wide by an extraordinary 90 feet deep
1,400 FAR
5 bedrooms | 5 full baths | 3 powder rooms
Private Roof Garden
Private 1st floor garden off Kitchen
Security System
Gated Entrance

*** Additional photos available

Listing History for 163 East 64th Street

Now
04/26/2021
$19,500,000
Initial Price by Jessica C. Campbell
Nest Seekers International
2021

Building Details for 163 East 64th Street

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVideo Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1872
Floors/Apts5/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/63 St
0.06 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.21 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.21 miles
59 St
0.23 miles
5 Av/59 St
0.42 miles

Citi Bike

E 63 St & 3 Ave
0.1 miles
3 Ave & E 62 St
0.15 miles

Co-exclusive agents

Co-exclusive agents

Jessica Campbell
Nest Seekers International
Jonathan Stein
Brown Harris Stevens

Show Media

Shawn Elliott
Nest Seekers International

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: 71170TH