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The Volney, 23 East 74th Street, #11ABF

$3,500,000 | 4 beds, 4 baths
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47 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 12, 2024
    Days on Market: 47
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $7,969
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $15,705
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $23,674
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 35% ($1,225,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This prestigious Lenox Hill residence is nestled between Fifth and Madison Avenues, offering close proximity to the Whitney Museum of American Art, gourmet food stores, pharmacies, Central Park, and subway stations.
  • Spacious and Versatile Layout: The apartment occupies nearly the entire 11th floor, featuring a large scale 9-room layout with 3 bedrooms (potential for a 4th), 4 bathrooms, 10 closets, two kitchen areas, and a laundry room. The generous floor plan can be modified to suit numerous layouts.
  • Stunning Views and Natural Light: The residence boasts mesmerizing Central Park and city views from all directions, with high ceilings and 17 windows allowing for ample natural light. The corner living room and adjacent library offer particularly stunning views.
  • Building Amenities and Services: The Italian-Renaissance-palazzo style building, constructed in the 1920s, offers a full-time doorman, a live-in resident manager, a planted shared rooftop with fabulous views, and laundry facilities. The building is pet-friendly and allows 65% financing, Pied a Terre, Trusts, and LLC Purchases.
  • Additional Features: The apartment includes a semi-private, spacious elevator landing, a primary bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a secret hidden door, on-floor and basement storage units, and a city view with an in-unit washer/dryer.
  • Outdoor Spaces and Entertainment: The building features a central AC, a rooftop terrace, and an outdoor entertainment space, perfect for hosting guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home.

Description

High above a sophisticated stretch of Madison Avenue, on one of the most prestigious Lenox Hill blocks is Residence 11ABF at The Volney, an esteemed Cooperative located between Fifth and Madison Avenues. This magnificent home encompasses nearly the entire 11th floor and features a gracious floor plan with multiple layout options and mesmerizing Central Park views. The superb combination features glorious light from all exposures and endless possibilities to make this space your own. This large scale 9 Room Apartment has 3 Bedrooms, (possibility for a 4th), 4 Bathrooms and 10 Closets.

A grand sense of openness is provided by high ceilings and 17 Windows, many of which are south facing and double width. A semi-private, spacious elevator landing leads to a welcoming Gallery and large bright Family Room. The corner Living Room contains 6 large windows and showcases wonderful views spanning across the park to the Westside through to the Dakota.

Pocket doors connect the adjacent Library as an ancillary room resplendent with beautiful morning and afternoon light. The corner Dining Room can comfortably accommodate a large table of 12-14 and flows easily to one of two kitchen areas. Separated for privacy, the corner Primary bedroom is one of 3 in the current configuration, all with en-suite bathrooms, and can also be accessed through the Family Room area by a secret hidden door.

Conveniently located off the rear entrance and second kitchen is a Laundry Room next to the service area. This beautiful property is defined by high sunny Central Park and city views from all directions and a generous floor plan which can be modified to suit numerous layouts. The property also has both on floor and in basement Storage Units. The Italian-Renaissance-palazzo style building was constructed in the 1920’s and was home to notable artists like Dorothy Parker. The handsome building boasts a limestone façade, landscaped walkway and a wood paneled lobby with old world charm.

There are full time doormen and a live-in resident manager. Amenities include a gorgeous planted shared rooftop with fabulous views and laundry room. The Volney allows 65% financing and Pied a Terre, Trusts and LLC Purchases.

Subletting is allowed after one year, and the building is pet friendly. 3% flip tax paid by buyer. Assessment of ½ month maintenance due in July 2024.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer in apt.

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

Pricing History

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About The Volney, 23 East 74th Street

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The Volney, 23 East 74th 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

24
Out of 44
+
28
Out of 36
+
9
Out of 39
=
61
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 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:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 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:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Part of Historic District 1 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:
Very Little 3 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:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 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:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 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:
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:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1982
  • FT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer

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Pros
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Roof deck
  • Near the Whitney Museum of Modern Art
  • Close to gourmet food store
  • Close to pharmacy
  • Close to Central Park
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Central Upper East Side location
  • Attractive- quiet street
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • No balconies
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.26 miles

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