$13,600,000
Updated 3 years ago
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164 East 70th Street

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave

11 Rooms5 Beds7,400 Square FeetMulti-Family

$13,600,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Lot Size19'x100'
Built Size19'x60'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$102,493
Price Per SF
$1,838

Outdoor space and views

  • Garden
  • Juliet Balcony
  • Terrace

Building Amenities

  • Basketball Court
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck
  • Wine Cellar

Property Description for 164 East 70th Street

Meticulously and beautifully renovated by BWArchitects in partnership with PSA Studios and Kari McCabe, 164 East 70th Street is a magnificently proportioned nearly 20-foot wide mansion, located in the heart of the Upper East Side. This remarkable home was originally built in 1901 and has been transformed into an architectural masterpiece. It has seven levels, six stories plus a finished basement, totaling approximately 7,400 square feet. The interior spaces were opened front to back to allow light to filter brilliantly throughout the home. There are five bedrooms suites or four and a library, six renovated full bathrooms, and two powder rooms. The outdoor spaces total 887 square feet and include a south-facing garden and a terrace off the living room. In addition there is a Juliet balcony off the primary bathroom and potential for a roof garden. There are endless entertaining rooms including a grand salon, an incredible open kitchen and dining room with a two-story glass wall overlooking the enchanting garden, a 27'6" long living room with a wet bar, an entertainment room off the garden with a second wet bar, and on the top floor is a spectacular windowed basketball court/recreation room with 15'5 ceilings. Filled with original historical details, there are six wood burning fireplaces, plaster moldings, an elevator that goes to every floor and nine-zones of central air conditioning. Seller financing may be available for qualified buyers.

GARDEN FLOOR: Upon entering is the first bedroom suite; it has an en-suite bathroom as well as a bar area with a sink and a refrigerator, making it the perfect staff quarters or guest suite. In the rear with a wall of double height windows is the entertainment room with radiant heated floors, which opens into the 32-foot long garden overlooking the neighboring carriage houses on 69th Street. The floor also has the first of two powder rooms.

PARLOR FLOOR: With a separate entrance from the stoop, the stunning parlor floor features 12-foot ceilings and old-world detail. There is a grand salon in the front with a wood burning fireplace as well as a powder room. In the rear overlooking the garden is the kitchen and dining room which has a two-story wall of casement windows, the original restored oak paneling, and the second wood burning fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances from Subzero, Wolf, and Bosch.

THIRD FLOOR: Up a sweeping staircase and overlooking the garden is the grand living room which houses the third fireplace and has three sets of French doors opening onto a terrace overlooking the garden. In the front is the library or second bedroom suite which has the fourth fireplace and an en-suite bathroom. This floor has 10'9" ceilings.

FOURTH FLOOR: This floor houses the primary suite and has 10'3" ceilings. The primary bedroom has the fifth fireplace. There is a dressing area that is 26'6" long as well as a separate dressing room with hanging storage. In the rear, a whole room has been made into an enormous windowed primary bathroom with the sixth wood burning fireplace, two sinks, a walk-in shower, an oversized separate bathtub, and radiant heated floors.

FIFTH FLOOR: The fifth floor has 10'10" ceilings and two oversized bedroom suites, both with three large windows, excellent closet space, and a hallway bathroom.

SIXTH FLOOR: The top floor has 15'5" ceilings and houses the windowed basketball court/recreation room as well as a full bathroom. The elevator comes to this floor and there is potential for a roof terrace.

BASEMENT: There is a multi-purpose room that functions as both a home gym and laundry room with an LG washer and vented dryer. Additionally, there is a full bathroom, a workshop area, a cedar closet, a wine cellar, a storage room, and the mechanical and elevator rooms.

Building Details for 164 East 70th Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1901
Floors/Apts4/2
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

68 St-Hunter College
0.08 miles
72 St
0.22 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.33 miles
77 St
0.37 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.48 miles

Citi Bike

3 Ave & E 71 St
0.06 miles
E 68 St & 3 Ave
0.11 miles

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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.
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