116 E 61st Street Manhattan, NY 10021
UPDATED:
02/27/2025 10:32 PM
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,750 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,773
Subdivision Upper East Side
MLS Listing ID RLS10965306
Style Prewar
Bedrooms 6
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1869
Annual Tax Amount $100,532
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The gated entry opens onto the garden level and unveils an elegant white exterior, leading into a contemporary chef's kitchen on the first floor, complete with French limestone floors, Venetian plaster walls, a breakfast booth, island seating, and pocket doors for an intimate dining experience. The spacious dining room, adorned with a working fireplace, connects through three large French doors to a sun-filled, south-facing garden, presenting a perfect backdrop for grand gatherings.
Ascending to the parlour level, one finds a palatial living room with soaring 12 ft ceilings, neoclassical moldings, and open views, complemented by a sophisticated library across the landing, featuring built-in banquettes, deluxe wet bar, and an additional fireplace.
The third floor is dedicated to a luxurious primary suite, featuring high ceilings, fireplace, and an ensuite marble bathroom with a separate tub and shower, leading into an expansive dressing room. The fourth floor houses two additional large bedrooms, one with ensuite bath and both with picturesque views, highlighting the home's thoughtful design—blending single-family comfort with Park Avenue elegance.
The pinnacle of the residence is the rooftop terrace, offering sweeping city views and an ideal setting for entertaining On the lower level of the townhouse, a full-height, finished basement includes a gym, a large laundry room, and ample storage space, rounding out the home's extensive amenities.
116 East 61st Street is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, offering a unique blend of privacy, luxury, and convenience in one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods, making it a truly exceptional place to call home.
Location
State NY
County New York
Interior
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Common Area
Exterior
Exterior Feature Building Roof Deck, Garden
View Y/N Yes
View City
Porch Terrace
Private Pool No
Building
Dwelling Type House
Story 4
New Construction No
Others
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
Ownership None
Monthly Total Fees $8, 377
Pets Allowed Building Yes, Yes
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