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Located on one of the Upper East Side's most exceptional townhouse blocks, a few houses down from where the iconic film Breakfast at Tiffany's was shot, this exquisite four-story townhouse exudes sophistication with its 20-foot width and graceful architectural features. The property at 159 East 71st Street, constructed in 1880, has a rich history. It was once owned by the acclaimed pianist and band leader Peter Duchin, who was well known for hosting spectacular parties at the house, and also had the distinction of being the site of Mayor Koch's inauguration twice. 159 East 71st Street is in great condition with charming character and abundant natural light throughout. The house comprises a total of 11 rooms, which include six bedrooms, a maid's room, five full bathrooms, and one powder room. The garden level boasts a spacious eat-in kitchen that leads to an open living and dining area that looks out to...

Designed by J.E.R. Carpenter in 1927, 812 Park Avenue is one of Park Avenue's most prestigious pre-war co-operatives. Offering superbly scaled reception rooms with high ceilings, crown moldings, carved over-door lintels and classical architectural detail, this hugely desirable duplex apartment is situated on a high floor and is being offered in brand new condition. The home has been meticulously and beautifully renovated throughout in exceptional traditional taste. A two year renovation was recently completed by Interior Management with custom d cor by Alexa Hampton. The renovation included all new wiring, windows, A/V, HVAC, bathrooms, doors, custom hardware, millwork, security systems and on and on. The entrance foyer leads to an impressive central gallery covered in de Gournay wallpaper with beautiful curved staircase featuring a brass and bronze railing giving the feeling of a private house. Opening from the gallery is the spacious living room with wood burning fireplace,...

Experience ultimate luxury in this one-of-a-kind 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom duplex in one of the most prestigious locations in Manhattan, just steps from the Metropolitan Museum. Custom-renovated with exquisite attention to detail, this residence combines modern sophistication with timeless elegance. As you arrive, the elevator opens directly into your landing, offering a grand and discreet entrance. From here, step into the expansive living room, where double-height ceilings and oversized windows flood the space with natural light. Custom bookshelves frame the room, offering a dramatic yet refined focal point, perfect for showcasing your personal library or art collection. The open chef's kitchen is designed for culinary enthusiasts, featuring top-of-the-line appliances, sleek countertops, and generous storage, making it ideal for everything from casual meals to hosting formal dinner parties. Two small private terraces offer serene outdoor escapes, where you can enjoy your morning coffee or unwind while taking in tree-lined...

Welcome to the epitome of refined living at The Carlton House where elegance meets modern sophistication in the heart of the Upper East Side. This meticulously crafted 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom corner residence showcases an array of bespoke finishes and premium amenities. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by fantastic light from Northern, Eastern and Southern exposures as well as the custom woodwork that graces the entire apartment, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The beamed ceilings add a touch of classic charm, seamlessly blending with the contemporary design elements. An expansive 32-foot long living room gives you the space to entertain graciously. Seven oversized windows offer unparalleled corner views of uptown along Madison Avenue. The state-of-the-art windowed, eat-in kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with top-of-the-line Miele appliances and a Subzero refrigerator as well as wine cooler. The custom...

As you enter this home, you will be overwhelmed by the sophisticated design, space, light, and views. Approximately 4,400 sq. ft., with over 90 feet fronting Fifth Avenue and Central Park, there are spectacular views of the reservoir, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the midtown skyline, including the Plaza. No feature or detail has been overlooked in this mint-condition, bright, sunny, and spacious 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home. Features include bleached and stained oak floors, rich built-ins throughout, and frosted glass panels to reflect light. The expansive living and entertaining spaces include the living room, dining room, den, office, and solarium, with three exposures and views up and down Fifth Avenue. The windowed kitchen designed by Eggersmann has beautiful clean lines, abundant counter space, storage, all top-of-the-line appliances, and a large walk-in windowed pantry. Among the unique features of this home is the wine room,...

Experience the essence of sophistication and refinement in this exquisite full-floor residence situated directly on and overlooking Park Avenue. This exceptional property of approximately 4,400 square feet offers a unique blend of luxury and comfort, featuring five bedrooms, four full, en-suite baths, and a powder room off the main foyer. Enter through a private elevator to a welcoming gallery, which leads into a bright, spacious living room with dual exposures, complemented by a wood-burning fireplace. Nearby, a sizable formal dining room awaits, ideal for hosting refined gatherings. The layout features a masterful separation of entertaining and private living spaces, accessible from a wide hallway off the main gallery, which leads to four large bedrooms. Each bedroom serves as a sanctuary, each complete with en-suite bathroom. The home also includes a cozy and comfortable library, equipped with a second wood-burning fireplace and offering a sense of sophisticated comfort....

A Rare opportunity! 152 East 63rd Street is a unique two-unit approximately 5,500 square feet condominium featuring a superbly renovated four-story townhouse and a separate, independent garden-level unit, also fully renovated. The garden-level space offers a office or an income-generating rental! The main house, designed by architect Frederick Junius Sterner and built in the 1870s, is 17 feet wide. It skillfully combines classic prewar charm with modern updates, providing a grand living experience with ample privacy, space, and serenity. On the parlor floor, you'll find high ceilings, elegant moldings, wood floors, and oversized south-facing bay windows. This level also includes a wood-burning fireplace, central air conditioning, a powder room, and a windowed auxiliary kitchen. The second floor features two spacious bedrooms, each with high ceilings, wood floors, and open, sunny views. This floor also has a fully renovated bathroom, wood-burning fireplaces, and through-the-wall air conditioning....

Presenting a magnificent 4393 SF residence boasting 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths with breathtaking East River views. This pristine home showcases a spectacular 42-foot wide living and dining room adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows and direct vistas of Gracie Mansion, the East River, and beyond. The flexible floor plan caters to versatility, with each of the 6 bedrooms featuring an ensuite marble bath and open western city views. Transform any bedroom into a library, media room, home office or den to suit your lifestyle. The corner master suite is a haven of luxury, featuring dual baths, a walk-in closet, a separate windowed dressing room, and sunlit western exposure. The open kitchen is ideal for both everyday use and grand entertaining, complemented by a laundry room, large pantry, and a separate service entrance and mudroom. Abundant closets, 10.4-foot ceilings, and meticulous details throughout complete this opulent home. Turn-key, this "house" in...

25B is one of our signature tower residences. With amazing open views on three sides, north, east and west, this four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home is perfection. A gallery with great art walls leads to a big, almost square, corner living room. A large, open kitchen is tucked away slightly to allow for a more formal dinner party but is open to all the light and views of the great room and also has its own big window over the sink. The four bedrooms, each with its own en suite bath and generous closet space, are winged, allowing for great flexibility. One bedroom aligns with the living room to allow it to be a library. The primary suite sits, very privately, on the northeast corner and has two great walk-in closets and a five-fixture bath. A charming powder room and full laundry room with sink complete the home. The design of...

Home in the sky. One-of-a-kind, 5 Bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms apartment at the luxurious Bridge Tower Place Condominium. This spacious, 11 room loft like unit measures approximately 3,534 SqFt. The apartment features breathtaking SE & W exposures with open views of the East River, City and the Central Park, new hardwood floors, high ceilings, double paned floor to ceiling windows, motorized shades, chef's windowed kitchen with top of the line appliances, marble baths, two vented washer/dryers, zoned climate control system, and lots of closets. Building features 24 hour doorman, concierge service, private courtyard, health club, children's playroom, roof deck, garage, and bike room.

Back on Market! GRAND + SUNNY 4 BEDROOM PARK AVENUE CONDO This exclusive and elegant residence occupies the entire 7th floor of 944 Park Avenue, one of the few true prewar condominiums on the Avenue. This sprawling 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom residence is approximately 3500 square feet and occupies the entire 7th floor of 944 Park Avenue, a full service condo ideally situated between 81st and 82nd Streets with Park Avenue views and open city views, blocks from Central Park, Museum Mile, museums, restaurants, shops and public transportation. The elevator opens to a private vestibule and a grand gallery awaits. The oversized living room faces East over Park Avenue with sun streaming in and features gorgeous herringbone wood floors, high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. Off of the living room is a handsome formal library with wood built-ins and pocket doors. On the other side of the gallery...

Ideally located on 73rd Street and Park, 770 Park Avenue is a spectacular 19-story building designed by the esteemed architect Rosario Candela in 1930. 770 Park is one of the most coveted white-glove cooperatives in New York. These apartments are highly sought after, with superlative grandeur, elegant floor plans, magnificent ceiling heights, and gracious entertaining rooms. 8D is perched high above landmarked townhouses and clears to the north and west, enjoying light from four exposures. The apartment was originally 11 rooms, now 9 with a formal living room with a fireplace, formal dining room, library with second fireplace and windowed loggia, a double staff room now serving as a sitting room office with private bath, a huge eat-in kitchen, a large laundry room/pantry, and three enormous bedrooms each with an ensuite bath. The apartment is in excellent condition with through the wall air conditioning and updated windows, plumbing and electrical....

Perched perfectly on the 12th Floor of the prestigious prewar co-operative, 765 Park Avenue, this eleven into ten room corner residence has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and a powder room. This extraordinary home was meticulously restored and renovated by renowned interior designer Ralph Harvard and stands as a testament to the timeless elegance of Rosario Candela's prewar architecture. The grand entertaining rooms exude the charm and warmth of a bygone era, providing the perfect setting for sophisticated gatherings. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from the meticulously crafted moldings to the exquisite finishes that seamlessly blend historical character with modern comfort. The soaring ceilings, reaching up to 10'2, create an airy and expansive ambiance, while oversized new windows flood the space with natural light. There are two wood burning fireplaces, herringbone floors, and through-the-wall and central air conditioning. From the private elevator landing, a magnificent entrance...

Duplex Residence 11 offers 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and open southern views over the landmarked mansions of the historic Cook Block and partial view of Central Park from both the living room and primary bedroom suite. The study and secondary bedrooms have wonderful open northern views. Direct elevator entry into each residence ensures utmost privacy and convenience. Meticulously designed by Cabinet Alberto Pinto, the luxurious bathroom materials include a blend of Estremoz, Calacatta Vagli, and Emperador Fonce marble slab and tiling with Kallista Vir Stil fixtures, custom cabinetry and vanities. The European kitchen boasts custom-cerused brushed oak cabinetry designed by Pinto, a French range by La Cornue, Cremo Delicato marble countertops and backsplashes, and appliances by Miele and Sub Zero. 27 East 79th Street is located in the epicenter of the Upper East Side and less than a block from Central Park. As a neighborhood synonymous with distinction,...

Step back in time to the roaring twenties, an era of prosperity and boundless possibilities, as you enter this exquisite historic townhome, built in 1920 and cherished by only two families. Meticulously preserved, the original charm and character of this extraordinary residence have withstood the test of time. An exceptional opportunity awaits the next fortunate owner to restore the grandeur of this magnificent townhouse, nestled within the esteemed Upper East Side Historic District. This distinguished 20’ five-story single-family abode spans approximately 6000 square feet of opulent interior space, complemented by a delightful garden and a finished basement complete with a new boiler. Ground Floor: Step into the grand foyer, a prelude to the splendors that lie ahead. The foyer boasts a guest powder room, a generously-sized walk-in closet, and leads to a spacious den and a butler's pantry, complete with the original dumbwaiter, offering a glimpse into the possibilities of...

Move right into this newly gut renovated and rebuilt 4-story plus finished basement townhouse with approximately 4,275 square feet! Originally built in 1901, it is down the street from Andrew Carnegie's mansion for which the neighborhood is named, and is within the Carnegie Hill Historic District. Every inch of this townhouse, from the basement up, was renovated within the past five years. It was designed by acclaimed architect, Ben Fuqua, and features state-of-the-art systems including 8 zones of central air conditioning and heat, all new windows, white oak floors throughout, audio system with in-wall speakers, and the latest smart home technology. Ceilings soar to almost 12 feet on the parlor floor, and over 11 feet on the top floor primary suite. The basement was dug out several feet to create additional living space, and even the kitchen floor was lowered to create taller ceilings. It is bright and...