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Townsend House, 176 East 71st Street, #20F

$2,250,000 -9.8% | 3 beds, 4 baths
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120 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jan 8, 2024
    Last Price Change: -9.8% ($245,000) on Mar 4
    Days on Market: 120
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Lenox Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 132 times
Monthly Maintenance: $5,444
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $6,225
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $11,669
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 60% ($1,350,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This spacious 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom apartment is located in the highly desirable Lenox Hill neighborhood, within close proximity to Central Park, major transportation, shops, dining, and schools.
  • Stunning Views and Outdoor Space: Situated on the 20th floor, the apartment offers open city skyline views and features a 52ft long balcony accessible from the primary suite.
  • Spacious and Sunlit Interiors: The apartment boasts a large living and dining room with 5 separate windows for ample sunlight, 9ft ceilings, parquet floors throughout, and generous closet space.
  • Flexible Floor Plan: The apartment offers a flexible floor plan with potential for a library or an additional bedroom. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet.
  • Building Amenities: The building offers a range of amenities including a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, gym, bike storage, central laundry, and garage.
  • Additional Features: The apartment is equipped with through-wall HVAC units in every room. The building permits 60% financing and pieds-à-terre. A washer and dryer are permitted with board approval.

Description

Welcome home to this bright and sunny 3-bedroom 3.5-bathroom at the coveted Townsend House. Perched on the 20th floor, residence 20F boasts open city skyline views, a 52ft long balcony, 9ft ceilings, and a wonderful floor plan with many possibilities. A formal entry gallery welcomes you home, with all of the rooms nicely laid out around you with a guest powder room and a large entry closet. The sprawling 37-foot long living and dining room can easily accommodate multiple seating areas and a large dining table.

This expansive space has sunlight all day long from 5 separate windows facing South, East and West. There is even a magnificent view from kitchen window. Currently configured as a two bedroom plus a library, the library can easily be converted into a large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom or kept as a cozy library depending on your lifestyle and needs.

The third bedroom also features an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub. The expansive primary suite with 3 closets including a gracious walk-in closet, can accommodate king size furniture with additional space for a seating area and extra storage. You can enjoy access to the balcony from the living room, library and the primary bedroom, perfect for a cup of coffee basking in the morning sun or a quiet night with the sparkling city sky.

There is something for everyone in this captivating and rare to hit the market home. Other features include through-wall HVAC units in every room, generous closet space, large windows, and parquet floors. Washer and dryers permitted with board approval Built in 1962, Townsend House is a white-glove cooperative with a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, gym, bike storage, central laundry, and garage. Situated on one of the most picturesque Upper East Side townhouse blocks and conveniently located west of Third Avenue, 176 East 71st Street is just moments from Central Park, major transportation (including the Second Avenue subway), the city’s finest shops, dining and schools (both public and private). The building permits 60% financing.

Pieds-à-terre permitted. There is a 2% flip tax paid by buyer. There is a surcharge of $226.84 per month. Sorry no pets. Some of the rooms in this apartment have been virtually staged. Photos shown are for representation only. ***

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Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg

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About Townsend House, 176 East 71st Street

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Townsend House, 176 East 71st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 54, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

22
Out of 44
+
22
Out of 36
+
10
Out of 39
=
54
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Attractive 4 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but OK 1 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Discrete 1 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 30 blocks 3 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
More than 10 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
None 0 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Doorman
  • Central Laundry room
  • Excellent local shopping
  • Basement storage
  • Garage
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Doorman
  • Canopied entrance
  • Some corner windows
  • Some bay windows
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No balconies
  • No roof deck
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.14 miles
  1. F
at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.39 miles

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