Sold
129 East 70th Street
New York City NY, 10021
$12,995,000
$2,317.23 per sqft
Sold
4 Beds
5 Baths
5,608 sqft
Townhomes
Built in 1920
129 East 70th Street. An Aesthetic And Historic Homestead. Located on the Upper East Side's most prestigious and sought-after blocks, this four-bedroom and four-and-a-half-bathroom homestead is rich in history yet perfectly attuned to a modern living This venerable 19-foot-wide home rises four stories with an iconic redbrick faade with Italianate and Ruskinian Gothic details, arched windows, and a Gothic bay window topped with a Juliet balcony. The home features five wood-burning fireplaces, a gated front garden, a conservatory, and a spacious backyard with stone pavers, lush plantings, and ivy-strewn fencing. On the first level is a welcoming parlor with gallery-style walls and a wood-burning fireplace with its original wood-carved surround. Further in is a central staircase with an oculus, and beyond that is a stately library with built-in shelves and wall niches, impeccable woodwork, and a fireplace. The library has access to a double-height conservatory with a regal staircase that leads to the lower levels and the backyard. The garden level has a separate entrance and contains a tranquil office, powder room, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and laundry room with a utility sink, storage, and a side-by-side washer/dryer. The dining room has a fireplace and access to the conservatory, while the kitchen is adorned with an eat-in island, marble and stainless steel countertops, a marble backsplash, high-end stainless steel appliances, and a dumb-waiter that connects to every level of the home. All four bedrooms sit on the second and third levels. The primary suite occupies the entire second level. It features a fireplace sleeping chamber, ample closet space, walk-through couples' en-suite bathrooms, and a private garden-facing study that can also be used as a guest bedroom. The remaining bedrooms offer great flexibility and have full en-suite bathrooms. Situated in Lenox Hill, 129 East 70th Street is less than three blocks from Central Park and is moments from the many high-end dining and shopping along Madison Avenue. It is close to Museum Mile, Central Park Zoo, and The Mall. Nearby subway lines include the 6 and Q.
RPLU-1032522874259
MLSⓇ ID
February 7, 2024
Listed
December 4, 2024
Updated
Map
129 East 70th Street
New York City NY, 10021
Interior Features
Total Stories
4
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
5
Laundry Description
In Unit
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Other
Cooling
No
Heating
No
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.04 Acres
Other Property Details
Taxes
$100,308
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
No
View
No
View Description
Other
County
NewYork
Pool
No
Zoning
R9X
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
10/3/2024 | Sold | $12,995,000 |
2/27/2024 | Pending | — |
Listed by Chase Landow with Serhant LLC
Listing Contact: (917) 524-0000
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