Bawat bahay ay may kwento, ngunit ang mga bahay sa 223–225 East 31st Street ay may napaka-mahahalagang nakaraan.
Mag-focus tayo sa alok sa ngayon.
Sa Murray Hill, ang ari-arian na ito ay nag-aalok ng isang beses sa isang henerasyon na oportunidad upang makuha ang isang doble-lapad na townhouse, isang kombinasyon ng 2 townhouse na may isang sertipiko ng paninirahan. Ang bahay ay umaabot sa isang kahanga-hangang 33 talampakan ang lapad at 98 talampakan ang lalim. Saklaw ng humigit-kumulang 8,141 square feet, ang 4 na palapag na mixed-use na ari-arian na ito ay nag-aalok ng sukat, kakayahang umangkop, at natatanging katangian na bihirang matagpuan sa Manhattan. Ang ari-arian ay nag-aalok din ng karagdagang buildable FAR na 2216 sq. ft.
Ang 223-225 East 31st Street ay 2 sa 4 na magkakaparehong townhouse na itinayo nang sunud-sunod mula 221 hanggang 227 East 31st Street. Sila ay itinayo noong 1858 sa estilo ng Anglo-Italianate at hindi karaniwang nakikita sa mga bahay na ito ngunit sa lugar, ang mga bahay na ito ay itinayo kasama ang mga Ornate Cast iron Lintels sa itaas ng lahat ng bintana na may inspirasyong Pranses na brackets at keystones. Habang ang ilang mga mapagkukunan ay nagtutukoy sa petsa ng konstruksyon bilang 1901, ang mga historikal na tala ay nagpapakita na sila ay orihinal na natapos noong huling bahagi ng 1850s. Ang orihinal na arkitekto para sa hilera ay hindi tahasang nabanggit sa mga karaniwang historikal na tala, na karaniwan para sa mid-century speculative housing. Nasa proseso kami ng paghahanap ng higit pang mga historikal na tala.
Puwesto ng Komersyo (Unang at Ikalawang Palapag + Basement)
Ang antas ng lupa ay nagtatampok ng isang kaakit-akit na reception area (madaling ma-reconfigure upang umangkop sa iba't ibang gamit), isang kusina, dalawang kalahating banyo, isang parking garage space sa lugar, at tatlong pribadong opisina. Sa likod, isang espasyo ng studio na itinayo mula sa hardin ng parehong bahay na may dramatikong taas na 23 talampakan, haba na 42 talampakan at lapad na 30 talampakan, na may retractable sunroof na lumilikha ng isang kapansin-pansing sentro ng arkitektura. Ang natatanging dami na ito ay itinampok sa HBO series na And Just Like That..., ang pagpapatuloy ng Sex and the City. Ang alam namin mula sa mga historikal na tala ay ang gusaling ito ay binili ng unang Chinese Presbyterian Church sa New York at ito rin ay naging isang paaralan at ang napakalaking estruktura ay malamang na kanilang gymnasium.
Ang bahagi ng komersyo ay nag-aalok din ng direktang access sa isang buong basement, na nagbibigay ng malaking karagdagang imbakan o puwang na gumagana.
Ang Ikalawang Palapag ay may isang buong banyo at maraming bakanteng silid na may hardwood floors at mga bintana na mula sahig hanggang kisame na may maraming bahagi na nakatanaw sa East 31st Street, na nagbibigay-daan para sa saganang likas na liwanag sa buong lugar.
Ang Ikatlong Palapag na may humigit-kumulang 1897 sq ft., ay isang residential apartment na sumasaklaw sa buong lapad at haba ng palapag. Isang malaking floorplan na binubuo ng 2 silid-tulugan, 2 banyo, isang malaking living dining area at isang sunroom na nagdadala sa isang malaking pribadong terasa, na lumilikha ng walang putol na indoor-outdoor living experience.
Ang Ikaapat na Palapag na may humigit-kumulang 1500 sq ft. ay kasalukuyang isang 2 silid-tulugan 2 banyo na apartment na may oversized na sala na may skylight at isang kusina na akma para sa pagluluto.
Ito ay isang natatanging pagkakataon para sa mga developer, mamumuhunan, end-users, o mga mamimili na nagnanais ng sukat, potensyal ng kita, at karakter ng arkitektura sa isang pangunahing lokasyon sa Manhattan.
Ang 223 East 31st Street ay tahimik na nakatayo sa hilagang bahagi ng East 31st Street sa pagitan ng Second at Third Avenue — isang pinong, townhouse-lined na bahagi na may pakiramdam na tahimik na residensyal kahit na ilang sandali mula sa pangunahing bahagi ng Midtown. Napapalibutan ng magagarang brownstones, ang block na ito ay nag-aalok ng privacy at alindog na bihirang matagpuan sa malapit sa mga pangunahing corridor ng Manhattan. Ngunit sa loob ng kalahating bloke, ang kapaligiran ay nagbibigay ng maayos na paglipat sa isang masiglang, mayamang serbisyo na pamayanan.
Sa silangan, ang Second Avenue, ang mga residente at nangungupahan ay natatamasa ng agarang access sa pang-araw-araw na mga kaginhawaan kasama na ang mga supermarket, café, mga fitness studio, at mga lokal na retailer, pati na rin ang AMC Theatres, na nagsisilbing pang-akit sa mga tao sa gabi at katapusan ng linggo. Dalawang bloke ang layo, ang NYU Langone Health ay nagsisilbing isa sa mga nangungunang institusyong medikal sa Manhattan.
Sa kanluran, ang Third Avenue ay nag-aalok ng masiglang halo-halong mga sit-down na restawran, boutique shops, specialty services, veterinary urgent care at mga lokal na staple na nagbibigay ng buhay sa mga tao.

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