$2,525,000
Updated 2 years ago
Sold

The Trafalgar House

188 East 70th Street, 21-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave

5 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,330 Square FeetCondo

$2,525,000
Common Charges$2,525
RE Taxes$2,336
Price Per SF
$1,898

This property was sold for $2,525,000 on 05/15/24.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Corner Apartment
  • Entry Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • High Ceilings [9']
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room
  • Moldings
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Oversized Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Wine Cooler
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Central Park
  • City Views
  • Skyline Views
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Laundry Room
  • Playroom
  • Resident Lounge
  • Sauna
  • Storage
  • Valet Service

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 188 East 70th Street, 21-C

Stunning, Interior Designed 2BR/2BA With Glorious Views Perched on a high floor of a distinguished condominium on beautiful, tree-lined 70th Street, this sun-filled, mint condition home with 2BR/2BA + den/office features three exposures and sweeping views of Billionaires Row to Central Park and the George Washington Bridge beyond. Renovated to perfection with wide plank oak floors, central air conditioning, custom millwork and elegant moldings, this interior-designed oasis is ideal for buyers searching for a full-time residence or a pied a terre in the heart of the upper east side. A gracious foyer with a large entry closet serves as a refined arrival point and flows to a divine corner living/dining room with two impressive exposures, nearly 9' ceilings, six oversized windows and skyline views to the west including Central Park and lovely cityscapes. The formal space is separated by a hallway that leads to a sunny windowed kitchen with a wide breakfast bar, custom cabinets and top of the line stainless appliances including Viking range, Subzero fridge and freezer drawers, Bosch dishwasher and microwave, pantry and wine fridge. The kitchen has been opened up to a sizable corner den/office adorned with custom built shelving and storage drawers and boasting brilliant birds eye views west and south. This light-filled, combination room serves as a wonderful venue for casual entertaining, intimate gatherings or just mingling during meal preparation. The private quarters include a quiet primary bedroom that enjoys beautiful southern light, accommodates a king bed and offers an enormous dressing room/walk-in closet outfitted with full-length mirrors, custom drawers, extensive hanging space and abundant storage. A spa-like en-suite bath includes Waterworks fittings, a deep soaking tub and glass enclosed shower. The second bedroom has soft northern exposures, spectacular views and features specially designed cabinets/shelving and an expansive walk-in, laundry room with tailor made shelving, a counter for folding, and side by side full-sized Whirlpool washer and vented dryer. A sophisticated hall bath with stone mosaic tiled floor, Waterworks fittings, glass enclosed shower and custom designed, walnut vanity serves this chamber and doubles as a powder room for guests. 188 East 70th Street, known as Trafalgar House, is a highly staffed full service condominium situated on one of the most beautiful blocks on the upper east side nearby shopping, dining, museums, Central Park and numerous cultural attractions. Multiple options for transportation abound including the 6 and Q trains just moments away. There is a live-in resident manager as well as a concierge. Amenities include a fitness center, bike room, storage, children's playroom and atrium-style resident's lounge. Pets are welcome.

Listing History for 188 East 70th Street, 21-C

Now
05/15/2024
$2,525,000
Sold and Closed by Elizabeth Goss
Compass
02/15/2024
Contract Signed by Elizabeth Goss
Compass

Building Details for 188 East 70th Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1985
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts31/98
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

68 St-Hunter College
0.1 miles
72 St
0.19 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.34 miles
77 St
0.37 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.49 miles

Citi Bike

3 Ave & E 71 St
0.04 miles
E 68 St & 3 Ave
0.1 miles

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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: 149226