Last updated on Sep 14, 2022
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.
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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
Floors
5
Neighborhood
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
Min Down
20%
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- NYC homes of David Bowie, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Perry Ellis among July 2021 celebrity listings Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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- Price Cuts: Reduced listings include homes of Eleanor Roosevelt, Harry Winston, and Stephen Ross Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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