$3,995,000
Updated 7 months ago
Off Market

197 East 76th Street

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave

7 Rooms4 Beds3 Baths3,912 Square FeetMixed Use

$3,995,000
floors / apts6 / 2
Lot Size22'8"x25'7"
Built Size22'8"x25'7"
ZoneC1-9
Building TypeLow-Rise
RE Taxes$55,248
Price Per SF
$1,021

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Elevator

Property Description for 197 East 76th Street

OPEN HOUSES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

197 East 76th Street is a south-facing townhouse offering an exceptional blend of elegance, space, comfort, privacy and convenience in the heart of Lenox Hill. This charming residence boasts a private elevator, a stunning sunroom and accompanying terrace, and an inviting layout spread across five floors.

The building also enjoys the flexibility of mixed-use zoning and the first floor is currently used as a retail space with a separate entrance, occupied by a high-end chocolate shop. Live in the residential unit and continue to rent out the commercial unit for income, create a live-work situation, or convert the townhouse to a single family residence with the turn of a key. The first floor also encompasses a private entrance foyer for the residential unit as well with room for a bike or stroller.

The second floor boasts a full-floor living room with a dramatic decorative fireplace, beautiful built-in bookcases, abundant natural light, and a convenient powder room and walk-in closet.

The kitchen/dining on the third floor is equipped with a Viking range, sub-zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and a Miele washer/dryer. A large pass-through kitchen window opens into a refined dining room with a second decorative fireplace, built-in bookcases and four windows spanning the space.

The fourth floor takes you to two bedrooms, which share a full bathroom and walk-in closet. The fifth floor is dedicated to the primary bedroom suite, which boasts two walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom with a double vanity.

The top floor features the crown jewel of the townhouse, a rare and gorgeous sunroom with a rooftop terrace, perfect for entertaining guests or just enjoying the convenience of the outdoors in your home. The floor could also double as another bedroom suite complete with an ensuite bath, a second living room/den with a wet bar, or an expansive home office.

The basement floor includes a half-bath, space for mechanicals and is currently used as storage for the retail space.

Please note the elevator services the residential unit and runs between floors two and six.

The townhouse is ideally located in the heart of Lenox Hill on one of the best streets in the Upper East Side. The 6 train is just around the corner, and the Second Avenue Q train and M79 crosstown bus are a few blocks away. The property neighbors some of Manhattans most iconic high-street retail and hotels, including Madison Avenue, The Carlyle, and The Mark. York Theatre Company is ideally located across the street while Caf Carlyle and Museum Mile are just a short distance away. The townhouse is conveniently situated between Central Park to the West and John Jay Park to the East, and New York Sports Club and Equinox are both a block away. Wonderful nearby dining options like JG Melon, Seamores, Up Thai, A la Turka, and Persepolis can be finished off by grabbing something sweet at Breads Bakery or Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.


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Building Details for 197 East 76th Street

OwnershipMixed Use
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1910
Floors/Apts6/2
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

77 St
0.09 miles
72 St
0.26 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.4 miles

Citi Bike

E 77 St & 3 Ave
0.04 miles
E 75 St & 3 Ave
0.11 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Cary Tamura
The Agency
Ellie Conway
The Agency

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: 20854TH