Commissioned by John D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1931 and designed by renowned architect Andrew J. Thomas, Millan House stands as one of the Upper East Side's most distinctive residential compounds. The property consists of two 11 story buildings connected by a stunning Italianate garden courtyard featuring a fountain and seating areas that serves as a private oasis for residents. Originally built to house Standard Oil executives, this 57 unit co-op (converted in 1947) showcases exceptional Romanesque architecture with red brick façades that complement the neighboring 7th Regiment Armory, along with whimsical carved animal decorations including rabbits, squirrels, owls, and eagles adorning the exterior.
The apartments at Millan House are characterized by original casement windows, wood burning fireplaces, and 9 to 10 foot ceilings. Many units feature parquet de Versailles floors, custom mahogany millwork, and elegant built in bookcases. The building offers a range of layouts from classic six room apartments to spectacular duplexes. Southern facing units provide open city views over the Park Avenue Armory and midtown skyline, while northern exposures overlook the private garden courtyard.
This full service white glove building provides 24 hour doorman service, a live in superintendent, and basement storage. The property welcomes both pets and pied-à-terre ownership, permits up to 50% financing, and charges a 3% flip tax to purchasers. Notable residents have included home improvement television personality Bob Vila and legendary songwriter Johnny Mercer, who maintained a garden level pied-à-terre at the building. The prime location between Lexington and Park Avenues offers convenient access to museums, galleries, fine dining, and Central Park, with multiple subway lines nearby.
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For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.
By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.
Notable past and present residents at Millan House