| ID # | RLS20110827 |
| Detay | 7 chanm, 5 twalèt, 1 demi twalèt, machin lave, machin sèch, enteryè: 5400 ft2, 502m2, batiman an gen 5 etaj DOM: 38 jou |
| Ane konstriksyon | 1910 |
| Taks (pa ane) | $94,800 |
| Tren anba tè | 3 minit pou tren 6 |
| 4 minit pou tren Q | |
| 8 minit pou tren F | |
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159 East 71st Street se yon kay an ranje pou yon sèl fanmi, ki gen yon lajè remakab 20 pye epi ki ofri apeprè 5,400 pye kare sou 5 nivo, ak 7 chanm, 5 twalèt konplè ak 1 twalèt demi, ansanm ak jaden prive devan ak dèyè rezidans lan. Li sitiye sou youn nan blòk kay an ranje ki pi recherché nan Upper East Side la, ki gen pye bwa sou toude bò lari a. Kay la konbine yon bèl volim, anpil limyè natirèl, ak yon karaktè achitekti ki byen konsève. Li gen anplis 10,240 pye kare nan dwa konstriksyon anlè.
Achitèk renome James E. Ware te bati kay la an 1880 nan estil Neo-Grec la. Rezidans lan gen 5 chemine ki fonksyone, plafon wo, ak detay achitekti diferan toupatou. Gwo fenèt bay ak fenèt oryèl yo pote yon limyè natirèl eksepsyonèl andedan kay la, pandan y ap ankadre bèl vi sou jaden ki antoure yo. Kay la ofri tou anpil espas depo, ki gen ladan plis pase 20 pandri.
Nivo jaden an santre sou yon gwo kwizin kote yo ka manje, ansanm ak yon espas ouvè pou salon ak sal manje ki bay sou bèl jaden dèyè a, ki byen amenaje. Jaden an, ki mezire plis pase 650 pye kare, ofri yon retrè prive deyò nan kè Manhattan. Nivo sa a gen ladan tou yon chanm adisyonèl ak yon twalèt konplè, ki ideyal pou envite oswa anplwaye.
Anwo a, etaj salon prensipal la montre dimansyon ak karaktè kay la, avèk plafon wo ak yon salon elegant devan an. Dèyè a, yon bibliyotèk elegant ki gen panno bwa, yon chemine ak yon fenèt bay, ap gade sou jaden ki anba a. Yon ba mouye ak yon twalèt pou envite konplete etaj la, sa ki kreye yon anviwònman ideyal pou resevwa moun.
Nivo chanm prensipal la ofri yon retrè prive ak 3 gwo fenèt ki oryante nan direksyon sid, yon zòn abiye laj, anpil espas nan pandri yo, ak yon twalèt prive ki konekte ak chanm nan. Yon lòt chanm oswa biwo lakay, ki gen pwòp twalèt prive pa li, bay plis fleksibilite. Nivo siperyè a gen 4 lòt chanm ak 2 twalèt konplè.
Yon jaden devan ki prèske 200 pye kare kreye yon bèl antre pou rive nan rezidans lan, pandan y ap gwo jaden dèyè a ofri yon sans vi prive ak trankilite ki ra.
Anplis distenksyon achitekti li, 159 East 71st Street gen yon istwa rich nan New York. Kay la te yon fwa posede pa pianist ak chèf òkès ki renome Peter Duchin, ki te konnen pou resevwa envite nan rasanbleman memorab nan rezidans lan. Se la tou selebrasyon inogirasyon Majistra Ed Koch te fèt nan de okazyon. A kèk pòt sèlman, gen kay an ranje ikonè yo te montre nan fim *Breakfast at Tiffany’s*, sa ki ajoute nan istwa ak karaktè blòk eksepsyonèl sa a.
Avèk lajè 20 pye li, achitekti istorik li, bèl dimansyon li, pwovens remakab li, ak espas deyò eksepsyonèl li, 159 East 71st Street reprezante yon opòtinite espesyal pou posede yon kay an ranje klasik nan Manhattan, nan youn nan kote ki pi dezirab nan Upper East Side la, a kèk moman sèlman de mize, lekòl, restoran, galri, boutik ak Central Park ki gen renome mondyal.
159 East 71st Street is a distinguished 20-foot-wide single-family townhouse offering approximately 5,400 square feet across 5 levels, with 7 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and private gardens at both the front and rear of the residence. Set on one of the Upper East Side’s most coveted tree-lined townhouse blocks, the home combines gracious scale, abundant natural light, and beautifully preserved architectural character. Additional 10,240 SF of air rights.
Built in 1880 by noted architect James E. Ware in the Neo-Grec style, the residence features 5 working fireplaces, high ceilings, and distinctive architectural details throughout. Oversized bay and oriel windows bring exceptional natural light into the interiors while framing views of the surrounding gardens. The home also offers ample storage space, including more than 20 closets.
The garden level is centered around a spacious eat-in kitchen and an open living and dining area overlooking the beautifully landscaped rear garden. Measuring more than 650 square feet, the garden provides a private outdoor retreat in the heart of Manhattan. This level also includes an additional bedroom and full bathroom, ideal for guests or staff.
Above, the grand parlor floor showcases the scale and character of the house, with high ceilings and a gracious living room at the front. At the rear, an elegant wood-paneled library with a fireplace and bay window overlooks the garden below. A wet bar and powder room complete the floor, creating an ideal setting for entertaining.
The primary bedroom level offers a private retreat with 3 large south-facing windows, a generous dressing area, extensive closet space, and an en-suite bathroom. An additional bedroom or home office with its own en-suite bathroom provides flexibility. The upper level features 4 additional bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
A nearly 200-square-foot front garden creates a gracious approach to the residence, while the expansive rear garden offers a rare sense of privacy and tranquility.
Beyond its architectural distinction, 159 East 71st Street has a storied New York history. The home was once owned by acclaimed pianist and bandleader Peter Duchin, who was known for hosting memorable gatherings at the residence, and it was the site of Mayor Ed Koch’s inauguration celebrations on two occasions. Just a few doors away is the iconic townhouse featured in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, adding to the history and character of this exceptional block.
With its 20-foot width, historic architecture, gracious scale, remarkable provenance, and exceptional outdoor space, 159 East 71st Street presents a special opportunity to own a classic Manhattan townhouse in one of the Upper East Side’s most desirable locations, moments from world-class museums, schools, restaurants, galleries, shopping, and Central Park.
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