The Astor House at 217 Second Avenue: Apartments for Sale & Rent
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217 Second Avenue, also known as The Astor House, is a Greek Revival/Italianate townhouse condominium built in 1850 in the East Village. The intimate building contains just five units spread across four stories in a 25.9 foot wide walk-up structure between East 13th and East 14th Streets. The well run condominium is noted for its low common charges and real estate taxes, and welcomes dogs.
The building's units retain exceptional period details from their Gilded Age origins, including original wide plank pine floors, etched glass pocket doors, wood burning fireplaces with marble mantels, crown moldings, ceiling rosettes and medallions, and Corinthian columns. Ceiling heights range from 10.6 to 13.3 feet depending on the floor. Most apartments feature in-unit washer/dryers and come with substantial private basement storage, ranging from small units to 300 square feet. Several units have been thoughtfully renovated to incorporate modern conveniences while preserving historic character.
Outdoor space is a notable feature throughout the building. The full floor penthouse includes a landscaped rooftop garden accessed by a steel spiral staircase, complete with mature plantings and a vegetable garden. The parlor floor apartment offers 644 square feet of deeded garden space with an easement allowing for a potential kitchen door conversion. The garden level unit features both front and back gardens with a private gated entrance, outdoor deck, and plantings including rose bushes, hydrangeas, and bamboo. Kitchens vary by unit but include high end appliances such as Viking and Sub-Zero, with one kitchen designed by the Peter Marino architecture firm featuring Wolf appliances and an original brick hearth.
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