Imperial House, 150 East 69th Street - Lenox Hill
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Imperial House, designed by Emery Roth & Sons and completed in 1960, is a distinguished 30 story cooperative located at 150 East 69th Street. Built on the former site of the New York Foundling Hospital and converted to a cooperative in 1971, this 378 unit building was conceived as an homage to the influential Manhattan House, though many consider it superior due to its more desirable location and attractive tower with mid rise wings design. The building's lobby, designed by William Raiser of Raymond Loewy/William Snaith, sets an elegant tone, while the ground floor retail space on Lexington Avenue houses Garnet, one of the city's leading liquor stores.
The building's most distinctive feature is its tranquil Japanese rock gardens with koi pond, enclosed behind a brick wall on 68th Street, which provide serene views for south facing apartments. North facing units enjoy equally charming vistas of the historic landmark carriage houses on East 69th Street. Apartments range from spacious one bedrooms to grand seven room homes spanning up to 3,000 square feet, with many featuring private balconies or terraces. The building notably housed Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz among its celebrity residents.
Imperial House provides comprehensive services including 24 hour doorman, concierge, elevator operators, and an on-site resident manager. The building's amenities have been thoughtfully updated over the years, featuring a state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton bikes, recreation room with ping pong tables, lending library, bike storage, and an on-site tailor/dressmaker. Residents enjoy preferential rates at the on-site parking garage and benefit from complimentary high speed internet and cable service.
The cooperative maintains flexible ownership policies, permitting up to 60% financing, pied-à-terre ownership, and pets. With a 2% flip tax paid by purchasers and maintenance fees that residents describe as reasonable for the level of service provided, Imperial House has earned a reputation as an exceptionally well managed building in one of the Upper East Side's most coveted locations, just steps from Central Park and convenient to the Q and 6 subway lines.
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