$23,950,000
Updated 2 years ago
Off Market

The Piscator House

17 East 76th Street

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave

18 Rooms6 Beds6 Baths2,580 Square FeetMulti-Family

$23,950,000
floors / apts5 / 5
Lot Size20'x102'2"
Built Size20' wide
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$155,138
Price Per SF
$9,283

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace
  • Central Park

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Elevator
  • Garden

Property Description for 17 East 76th Street

Buy your luxury penthouse apartment and own the entire townhouse!Call for Details!First time on the market in almost 50 years! This exquisite Landmark Elevator Townhouse also known as The Piscator House, is in excellent condition with over 2,000 sqft of beautiful private outdoor space. This extraordinary opportunity allows the purchaser to live with generous income or combine into a spectacular home.Endless possibilites await with grand proportions and great light.The property located at 17 East 76th Street, New York, NY, between Fifth and Madison Avenues is known as the Piscator House after playwright and director Erwin Piscator spent many years here before going back to Germany. Erwin Piscator was with Berthold Brecht the founder of the "Epic theater". The property is located on a tree lined block considered one of the three most attractive blocks in the city, lined with limestone mansions on both sides. Built in 1898, the building was one of six limestone and brick mansions developed together at the time. Two bishops' crook traditional lampposts were installed to replace the aluminum lamppost that existed previously. Easy access to all sections of the city is provided by New York City's mass transportation systems.

The property is also conveniently located near all needed support facilities, including schools, hospitals, financial institutions, museums, shops, strolling areas and restaurants. It is half a block away from the 76th street entrance to Central Park. The property is a 5 story building situated on a 20'2' x 102' plot. There are 5 fully renovated units consisting of 2 Jr.2-bedroom, 1 2-bedroom, 1 professional/residential office on the parlor floor and a professional/residential ground floor Duplex office with its own street entrance and rear garden yard. All floors have been gut-renovated and fitted with new bathrooms and wet bar/kitchen areas. All electrical service was changed on each floor. The cellar is fully usable as a full floor and part of Ground floor duplex. All apartments have central air conditioning with the building having all new systems with six zones. All roof areas have been redone within past five years. Front and Rear facades have been cleaned and re pointed. The Front cornice was also completely redone in 2010. The Front Steps and stone parapet were redone in June 2021. There are six wood burning fireplaces. There are landmark approved thermo pain windows. A new set of stairs was installed in 2007 matching the original wood work and design. The stairs go from garden floor to fourth floor. Hot water is provided through two independent Gas burners providing full redundancy with adequate water capacity and recovery. An Electric Hot water Boiler was also installed in 2021 for gas redundancy. There is 24/7 water circulating system allowing for instant hot water everywhere. The building has a professional Water filtering and self flushing purifying system installed in 2019. New Gas lines and new Sprinkler lines were brought into the building from the street in 2021.Can easily be restored to a one unit home.

There are four terraces and garden areas; One in the rear yard, one on the fourth-floor rear, one on the fifth-floor front - a landscaped Japanese garden published in AD, as well as in many publications and books; It has also been featured in numerous Japanese TV programs. There is also a terrace on the sixth floor landscaped with a dining area and covered sitting area. This property is not subject to Rent Control or Rent Stabilization regulations and rents are free to increase based on market conditions. All leases have 6-month cancellation clauses upon signature of a contract of sale. House can be DELIVERED VACANT or Fully or Partly Tenanted. LIVE WITH INCOME.
All leases are residential leases. Work Live permitted. All leases increase 3.8% per year. All tenants have similar lease termination clauses. 9411 interior sqft, 1250 lanscapted terraces including a Japanese Roof Garden and 750 sqft landscaped rear garden

Building Details for 17 East 76th Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1896
Floors/Apts5/5
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

77 St
0.24 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.46 miles

Citi Bike

5 Ave & E 78 St
0.11 miles
E 76 St & Park Ave
0.12 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Lori McNichol
Douglas Elliman

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: 88870TH