Gbọ́dọ̀ di igbesẹ àti àfiyèsí ìmúlò fún ìgbé ayé townhouse àkópọ̀, ilé àdáni àrà òtítọ́ yìí n fúnni ní àtúnṣe ti o kún fún àtẹ́wọ́dá àti ìgbé ayé àkópọ̀. A kọ́ ilé náà ní 1865 ní irú àṣa Italianate, nígbà tí oníṣàkóso Thomas Nash tún ṣe àwòrán rẹ ní 1904, ilé náà ti ṣe àtúnṣe pípé pẹ̀lú ìfikún àkíyèsí àti àkórí gidi. O gbooro ní papa marun-un àti fere 8000 ẹsẹ onípò, townhouse tó ní ìwọn 20 ẹsẹ yìí ni àwọn ibi tó nítorí private to ṣeé gbádùn gáà, ti o mu ìgbé ayé ojoojúmọ́ yíyọ. Ilé náà ní yàrá méje, ìwọ̀n aṣọ omi mẹjọ àti idalẹ́kọfẹ, pẹ̀lú ọkọ ayọ́kẹ́lẹ́ aládáni tó ń ṣiṣẹ́ ilé náà. Ní gbogbo ibí, òfurufú tó ga, àdánidá àbẹ́rẹ́, àti ọjà tí a ṣe àtúnṣe dáadáa fihan àṣà ilé tó ní ọgbọ́n ṣùgbọ́n tó rọrùn láti gbé.

123 East 71st Street ni a gba láti àwọn ẹnu-kẹta méjì tó ń ṣí sí inú àgbà royalty marble, tó n funni ní iriri àgbáyé. Lásìkò àwọn ilẹ̀ ẹsẹ̀ méjèèjì, yàrá ìgbé ayé pẹ̀lú àyà aráàlú ní gbangba yìí ni a ṣe àkọgbọ́, tí ó n ṣi lọ́ọ̀nà taara sí ọgbà tó ti ṣe àsọtẹ́lẹ, tó n dá a lára ìbáṣepọ̀ to dájú. Ọgbà náà ní amúra grili, tó jẹ́ pé ó péye fún àwọn ìjòyà aláìdá àti àwọn àkúnya. Àlàyé aṣo omi kún fun ipele yìí.

Ilé atẹ́gun ṣe bi àárín ilé, tí a ṣe afihan pẹ̀lú ìṣàkóso oníṣàkóso tó yàtọ̀ àti àwọn ìfọ́kànsin àyà mi sí ikànkan onígbà. Àwọn kólọ́mù tó ní ẹwà wọ́ pẹ̀lú wọ́lé àtẹ́rẹ́ yìí sí ilé ìgbé ayé tó ní sókí mi, tó ṣí si ilé àárín, tó ní àlàfo sunfa, ti ndá lórí ọgbà náà. Bẹ́ẹ̀ ni, yàrá àkúnya tó gbígbàkú ni ìdí ìtàn, níbẹ̀ ni aaye àrìnàkò platfọọmu àwọn ilé tó ní a péye.

Àkúnya kẹta jẹ́ ti àgbègbè pẹ̀lú yàrá pálàpà lágbára, pẹ̀lú àkọ́kọ́ ti ọwọ́ àdáni tó ni iwájú àjọra, ṣí rọrùn pẹ̀lú. Ẹlẹ́rọ̀ náà ń ṣiṣẹ́ yìí dáadáa, pèmá yàtọ̀ sí ìbáṣepọ̀. Yàrá àkúnya méjì àti àlàyé kan wà ni abẹ́.

Nínú ilẹ̀ kẹrin, ilé àkúnya tó ni ìwọn àgbà kan ati ibè yàrá gbogbo ni gbogbo igbesi­ayé, pẹ̀lú ibè yòò n ṣí sí terasi aláàbò àwọn aráàlú. Ilé kẹfà n jẹ́ pé méta àkabò yàrá méjì, mẹta ayé ka sẹrù, ati àtẹ́gun si orí, tó n fun ànfààní ìyípadà gege bí àwọn yàrá alejo, ọffisi, tàbí àwọn aaye àṣà oníṣòwò.

Ilé àkúnya ti pari pọ̀ si àkókò ilé yìí, tó n pese ibú ilẹ̀ pẹ̀lú yàrá ẹyẹ ìkó, gímù, iwọn yàrá aláàbò pẹ̀lú kitchenette, ibi ipamọ to pọ̀, àti ẹrọ, n fi okùn rẹ kànsí ilé townhouse tí a dá láti ṣe atilẹyin ìgbé ayé to rọrun, pẹ̀lú àmáye aṣa wọ́pọ̀.

Move-in ready and thoughtfully designed for modern townhouse living, this exceptional single-family residence offers a seamless blend of historic character and contemporary comfort. Originally built in 1865 in the Italianate style and later reimagined by architect Thomas Nash in 1904, the home has been comprehensively renovated with great care and attention to detail. Spanning five stories and nearly 8000 square feet, the 20-foot-wide townhouse is complemented by generous private outdoor areas that elevate everyday living. The residence features seven bedrooms, eight-and-a-half bathrooms, a finished basement, and a private elevator servicing the home.Throughout, soaring ceilings, custom moldings, and a beautifully crafted staircase underscore the home's refined yet livable aesthetic.

123 East 71st Street is accessed through dual private entrances that open into an expansive marble gallery, offering a graceful arrival experience. Beyond double doors, a gracious living room and an additional sitting room that opens directly to the landscaped garden, creating a natural indoor-outdoor flow. The garden is outfitted with a built-in grill, making it ideal for both casual evenings and entertaining. A full bathroom completes this level.

The parlor floor serves as the heart of the home, defined by striking architectural moments and sightlines to the curved staircase above. Elegant columns and an arched entry lead to a sun-filled, south-facing formal living room. In the rear, the grand dining room features a large bay window overlooking the garden. Just beyond, the eat-in chef's kitchen features dramatic 14-foot ceilings and a beautiful skylight that fills the space with natural light, creating an inviting setting for everyday meals and gatherings alike. A discreet powder room completes this level.

The third floor is dedicated to a private primary suite retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite bath. The elevator conveniently services this level, offering both comfort and privacy. An additional bedroom and full bathroom are located at the rear.

On the fourth floor, there is a generously sized bedroom and lounge each feature their own full bathroom, with the lounge opening onto a peaceful private terrace. The fifth floor offers three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and stair access to the roof, allowing for flexible use as guest rooms, offices, or creative spaces.

The finished basement further enhances the home's livability, offering a laundry room, gym, lounge area with kitchenette, ample storage, and mechanicals-rounding out a townhouse designed to support a full, effortless lifestyle.