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55 East 74th Street

The six-story limestone townhouse at 55 East 74th Street was built in 1898 and once housed Eleanor Roosevelt. In 1999, it was converted to a single-family home with modern updates.

Overview of 55 East 74th Street

The six-story limestone townhouse at 55 East 74th Street was built in 1898 by architects Buchman & Deisler. When it was a two-unit home, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt lived on the bottom floors and entertained luminaries of all stripes in her home. In 1999, its new owners converted it to a single-family home with updated elevator, HVAC, plumbing, electricity, and security.

Doorman

None

Type

Townhouse

Year Built

1910

Apartments

5 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)

Min Down

20%

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Elevator

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