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116 East 63rd Street, #5D6D

$5,500,000 | 6+ beds, 5.5 baths
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24 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Apr 24, 2024
    Days on Market: 24
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $11,865
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $18,425
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $30,290
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($2,750,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This spacious duplex is located in the prestigious Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. neighborhood, nestled in a quiet, mid-block location between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. It offers easy access to Central Park, world-class shopping and dining, and public transportation, including close proximity to subway stations.
  • Luxurious Space: The property boasts 6+ bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, two double-sized entertaining areas, a generously proportioned formal dining room, and a butler's pantry with walk-in storage space. The duplex layout, enhanced by an interior elevator, offers a townhouse-like living experience.
  • Classic Charm: Housed in a pre-war building, the duplex retains high-beamed ceilings and other original details, adding a touch of classic charm. The property also features two wood-burning fireplaces.
  • Light and Privacy: The duplex enjoys exceptional natural light with 19 south-facing exposures and offers added privacy with only two units per floor.
  • Building Amenities: The building offers a range of amenities including a roof deck with panoramic city views, private storage, bike room, and central laundry room. It also features in-unit laundry facilities.
  • Pet and Pied-a-Terre Friendly: The building is both pet-friendly and pied-a-terre friendly, making it a versatile choice for a range of potential buyers.

Description

Serene Retreat in the Heart of the City

Welcome to Apartment 5D/6D at 116 East 63rd Street: an elegant 13-Room, Pre-War Co-Op Duplex in Lenox Hill.

High-beamed ceilings, expansive public areas, wood-burning fireplaces, and pre-war details make this residence an entertainer’s dream.

In addition to an interior elevator, which offers a townhouse-like living experience, the duplex also provides access to each level via a semi-private vestibule. Each vestibule opens into a welcoming foyer, all of which lead to the grand entertainment areas of the apartment.

The home has seven bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, along with two double-sized entertaining areas (15’9" X 24’9") and a generously proportioned windowed formal dining room. The dining room flows into a butler’s pantry, which includes a walk-in storage space, and continues into a traditional kitchen with a gas range.

This duplex receives an exceptional amount of natural light, streaming in over the townhouses on 63rd Street to the south. With a total of 19 south-facing exposures (out of 36 windows in total), residents can enjoy a bright and cheerful ambiance all day long. This apartment is an exceptional canvas on which to create a forever home with your own personal touch and style.

116 East 63rd Street is a quiet, mid-block (between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue) white-glove cooperative, built in 1914.

The building has a spectacular roof deck with panoramic city views, private storage, bike room, and central laundry room. The building is pet friendly and pied-a-terre friendly. One has easy access to Central Park, world-class shopping and dining, as well as an abundance of public transportation options.

Property Features:

- 13 Rooms / 7 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms & 1 Half Bathroom
- Grand Entertaining Areas (Triple Exposures)
- Interior Elevator
- 2 Wood-Burning Fireplaces
- Excellent Natural Light
- 36 Windows (19 Southern Exposures)
- 31 Closets
- 2 Semi-Private Vestibules
- Hardwood Floors
- In Unit Laundry
- Butler’s Pantry (Walk-in Storage)
- Pin Drop Quiet

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Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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About 116 East 63rd Street

61

116 East 63rd Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 61, 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

17
Out of 44
+
27
Out of 36
+
17
Out of 39
=
61
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 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:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Not Visible 0 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 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:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Very Little 3 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 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:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 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:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1948
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces

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Pros
  • Handsome- pre-war building
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Close to many clubs- religious institutions- boutiques and restaurants
  • Very convenient location
  • Only two apartments per elevator landing
  • Large apartments
  • Large- attractive lobby
  • Doorman
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No health club
  • No balconies
  • Two-step down vestibule
  • No roof deck
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at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.15 miles