Updated 4 years ago
Sold
6 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths2,100 Square FeetCo-op
$2,195,000
Maintenance$5,840
Price Per SF
$1,045
This property was sold for $2,195,000 on 02/09/23.
Listing Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- BuiltIns
- Entry Foyer
- Open Space
- Adjoining Pantry
- Center Island
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- En Suite Bathroom
- Marble Bathroom
- Stall Shower
Outdoor space and views
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Elevator
- Laundry Room
- Roof Deck
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 23 East 74th Street, 5-A
Step into old New York's rarified Celebrity History in this one-of-a-kind gem.
On this beautifully tree-lined street in the prime Park Block location of East 74th St. between Madison and 5th Avenues, legendary performer and activist Lena Horne called this apartment home. As it was when she referred to the space as her 'dream space', this two-bed, two-bath, six-room home is currently configured as a massive one-bedroom, with absolutely incredible entertaining space.
The warm welcome of the entry foyer is a gracious hello to this unique and distinguished home. The extra-wide living room boasts 5 south-facing windows onto the treelined East 74th St. and 30+ linear feet of unbelievable space. Original oak hardwood floors and beautiful beamed ceilings decorate this home in pre-war perfection. The oversized eat-in kitchen is a chef's dream, a large, open space combined with unique arched walls, and a huge pantry with plenty of additional storage. The perfect template for any New Yorker's dream kitchen. Currently affixed with a four-burner gas range on the over-sized island, a double wall oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
With dimensions of approximately 20' x 14.5', the dining room is large enough to be used in many ways: Create an elegant sitting room with dining, or reimagine a traditional grand, pre-war formal dining room, conveniently set off the kitchen. The spacious room is adorned with additional storage and sophisticated built-ins.
This home was once two units, with the primary bedroom originally constructed as an oversized studio. Now an enormous primary suite, the options are endless. Currently, this 450sf+ "bedroom" can be customized as your multi-purpose suite with endless storage and possibilities. Three windows look south onto beautiful trees and due to the low buildings across the street, the southern sun floods in. There is an en suite, updated marble bathroom with a stall shower, glass divider, and an original medicine cabinet.
The Volney Residences was built in 1929 and served as an extended stay hotel. Converted in 1982 to a full-service coop, the building has an incredible staff including a 24-hour doorman and a very friendly and superb live-in resident manager. There is a landscaped rooftop terrace, laundry room, and additional storage. The Volney allows 65% financing. Pied a Terre purchase, washer/dryers and AC has been approved by the Board. Subletting is allowed after one-year ownership for 12-month leases. Pet friendly & 3% flip tax. Sorry, no weekend showings.
On this beautifully tree-lined street in the prime Park Block location of East 74th St. between Madison and 5th Avenues, legendary performer and activist Lena Horne called this apartment home. As it was when she referred to the space as her 'dream space', this two-bed, two-bath, six-room home is currently configured as a massive one-bedroom, with absolutely incredible entertaining space.
The warm welcome of the entry foyer is a gracious hello to this unique and distinguished home. The extra-wide living room boasts 5 south-facing windows onto the treelined East 74th St. and 30+ linear feet of unbelievable space. Original oak hardwood floors and beautiful beamed ceilings decorate this home in pre-war perfection. The oversized eat-in kitchen is a chef's dream, a large, open space combined with unique arched walls, and a huge pantry with plenty of additional storage. The perfect template for any New Yorker's dream kitchen. Currently affixed with a four-burner gas range on the over-sized island, a double wall oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
With dimensions of approximately 20' x 14.5', the dining room is large enough to be used in many ways: Create an elegant sitting room with dining, or reimagine a traditional grand, pre-war formal dining room, conveniently set off the kitchen. The spacious room is adorned with additional storage and sophisticated built-ins.
This home was once two units, with the primary bedroom originally constructed as an oversized studio. Now an enormous primary suite, the options are endless. Currently, this 450sf+ "bedroom" can be customized as your multi-purpose suite with endless storage and possibilities. Three windows look south onto beautiful trees and due to the low buildings across the street, the southern sun floods in. There is an en suite, updated marble bathroom with a stall shower, glass divider, and an original medicine cabinet.
The Volney Residences was built in 1929 and served as an extended stay hotel. Converted in 1982 to a full-service coop, the building has an incredible staff including a 24-hour doorman and a very friendly and superb live-in resident manager. There is a landscaped rooftop terrace, laundry room, and additional storage. The Volney allows 65% financing. Pied a Terre purchase, washer/dryers and AC has been approved by the Board. Subletting is allowed after one-year ownership for 12-month leases. Pet friendly & 3% flip tax. Sorry, no weekend showings.
Listing History for 23 East 74th Street, 5-A
Now
02/10/2023
$2,195,000
Sold and Closed by Jonathan D. Schulz
Corcoran
2023
Building Details for 23 East 74th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1928
Financing Allowed60%
Floors/Apts17/142
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.26 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.37 miles
72 St
0.46 miles
Citi Bike
5 Ave & E 72 St
0.11 miles
E 76 St & Park Ave
0.14 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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