Hver hus har en historie, men disse huse på 223–225 East 31st Street har en ganske bemærkelsesværdig fortid. Lad os fokusere på tilbuddet for nu. I Murray Hill præsenterer denne ejendom en engang-i-en-generation mulighed for at erhverve et dobbelt bredt townhouse, en kombination af 2 townhouse med ét beboelsescertifikat. Huset strækker sig over imponerende 33 fod i bredden og 98 fod i dybden. Med et areal på ca. 8.141 kvadratfod tilbyder denne 4-etagers ejendom afhængighed, fleksibilitet og særpræg, som sjældent findes i Manhattan. Ejendommen tilbyder en ekstra bygbar FAR på 2216 kvadratfod. 223-225 East 31st Street er 2 af 4 identiske townhouse bygget i rækken fra 221 til 227 East 31st Street. De blev bygget omkring 1858 i den anglo-italienske stil, og usædvanligt for disse huse, men i området, blev disse huse bygget med ornamenterede støbejernslintel over alle vinduer med fransk inspirerede buketter og nøgler. Mens nogle kilder angiver byggedatoen som 1901, viser historiske optegnelser, at de oprindeligt blev afsluttet i slutningen af 1850'erne. Den oprindelige arkitekt for rækken er ikke eksplicit navngivet i almindelige historiske optegnelser, hvilket var typisk for midten af århundredets spekulative boligbyggeri. Vi er i gang med at finde flere historiske optegnelser.
Kommercielt rum (første og anden sal + kælder)
Grundniveauet har et imødekommende receptionsområde (nemt omkonfigurerbart til at imødekomme forskellige anvendelser), et køkken, to halv badeværelser, en parkeringsplads på stedet og tre private kontorer. Mod bagsiden er der et studierum, der blev bygget af haven til begge huse med en dramatisk højde på 23 fod, 42 fod langt og 30 fod bredt, med et elektrisk soltag, der skaber et slående arkitektonisk fokuspunkt. Dette unikke rum har været med i HBO serien And Just Like That..., fortsættelsen til Sex and the City. Hvad vi ved fra historiske optegnelser, var denne bygning købt af den første kinesiske presbyterianske kirke i New York og var også en skole, og den massive struktur var sandsynligvis deres gymnastiksal. Den kommercielle del tilbyder også direkte adgang til en fuld kælder, der giver betydelig ekstra opbevaring eller funktionelt rum.
Anden sal inkluderer et fuldt badeværelse og flere ledige værelser med trægulve og gulv-til-loft multipane vinduer med udsigt over East 31st Street, hvilket giver rigeligt med naturligt lys.
Tredje sal på ca. 1897 kvadratfod, er en boliglejlighed, der strækker sig over hele bredden og længden af etagen. En generøs planløsning bestående af 2 soveværelser, 2 badeværelser, et stort opholds- og spisestueområde samt et solrum, der fører til en stor privat terrasse, hvilket skaber en sammenhængende indendørs-udendørs levende oplevelse.
Fjerde sal på ca. 1500 kvadratfod er i øjeblikket en 2-værelses, 2 badeværelser lejlighed med en overdimensioneret stue med ovenlysvindue og et køkken i kokke størrelse.
Dette er en enestående mulighed for udviklere, investorer, slutbrugere eller live-work købere, der søger størrelse, indtægtspotentiale og arkitektonisk karakter i en fremtrædende Manhattan beliggenhed.
223 East 31st Street ligger stille langs den nordlige side af East 31st Street mellem Second og Third Avenue - en raffineret, townhouse-linet strækning, der føles tydeligt som boligområde trods at være et øjeblik væk fra Midtowns kerne. Flankerede af elegante brownstones tilbyder blokken privatliv og charme, der sjældent findes så tæt på Manhattans store korridorer. Alligevel, inden for en halv blok, glider omgivelserne problemfrit over i et livligt, service-rigt nabolagsmiljø.
Mod øst, Second Avenue, nyder beboere og lejere straks adgang til daglige bekvemmeligheder som supermarkeder, caféer, fitnessstudioer og lokale detailhandlere, samt AMC Teatre, som trækker aften- og weekendfoden. To blokke væk fungerer NYU Langone Health som en af Manhattans førende medicinske institutioner.
Mod vest tilbyder Third Avenue en livlig blanding af restauranter, boutiquebutikker, specialtjenester, veterinær akutklinik og lokale staples, der giver denne lomme en unik atmosfære.

Every house has a story, but this houses at 223–225 East 31st Street had quite a storied past.
Let’s focus on the offering for now.
In Murray Hill, this property presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a double wide townhouse, a combination of 2 townhouses with one certificate of occupancy. The house spans an impressive 33 feet wide by 98 feet deep. Encompassing approximately 9,071 square feet, this 4 story mixed-use property offers scale, flexibility, and distinction rarely found in Manhattan. The property offers an additional buildable FAR of 2216 sq. ft.
223-225 East 31st Street are 2 of 4 identical townhouses built in a row from 221 through 227 East 31st Street. They were built around 1858 in the Anglo-Italianate style and uncharacteristic of these houses but in the area, these houses were built with Ornate Cast iron Lintels above all the windows with French inspired backets and keystones. While some sources list the construction date as 1901, historical records indicate they were originally completed in the late 1850s. The original architect for the row is not explicitly named in common historical records, which was typical for mid-century speculative housing. We are in the process of searching for more historical records.
Commercial Space (First & Second Floors + Basement)
The ground level features a welcoming reception area (easily reconfigured to suit a variety of uses), a kitchen, two half bathrooms, one on-site parking garage space, and three private offices. Toward the rear, a studio space that was built of the garden of both houses at a dramatic 23 Ft tall 42 ft long by 30 ft wide, with a retractable sunroof creates a striking architectural focal point. This unique volume has been featured in the HBO series And Just Like That..., the continuation of Sex and the City. What we do know from historical records was this building was purchased by the first Chinese Presbyterian Church in New York and was also a school and the massive structure was likely their gymnasium.
The commercial portion also offers direct access to a full-lot basement, providing substantial additional storage or functional space.
The Second Floor includes one full bathroom and multiple vacant rooms with hardwood floors and floor to ceiling multipaned windows overlooking East 31st Street, allowing for abundant natural light throughout.
Third Floor at approximately 1897 sq ft., is a residential apartment that spans the entire width and length of the floor. A generous floorplan consisting of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living dining area and a sunroom that leads to a large private terrace, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience.
Fourth Floor at approxamtely 1500 sq ft. is currently a 2 bedroom 2 bath apt with an oversized living room w skylight and a cooks size kitchen.
This is an exceptional opportunity for developers, investors, end-users, or live-work buyers seeking scale, income potential, and architectural character in a prime Manhattan location.
223 East 31st Street sits quietly along the north side of East 31st Street between Second and Third Avenue — a refined, townhouse-lined stretch that feels distinctly residential despite being moments from Midtown’s core. Flanked by elegant brownstones, the block offers privacy and charm rarely found this close to Manhattan’s major corridors. Yet within half a block, the setting transitions seamlessly into a vibrant, service-rich neighborhood environment.
To the east, Second Avenue, residents and tenants enjoy immediate access to daily conveniences including supermarkets, cafés, fitness studios, and neighborhood retailers, as well as AMC Theatres, which anchors evening and weekend foot traffic. Two blocks away, NYU Langone Health serves as one of Manhattan’s premier medical institutions.
To the west, Third Avenue offers a lively mix of sit-down restaurants, boutique shops, specialty services, veterinary urgent care and neighborhood staples that give this pocket o