Description

152 East 63rd Street, a two unit condominium, combines a beautiful four-story renovated townhouse with a separate and independent garden level unit also completely renovated, which can be used as an income producing rental, or a business. The main house, 17 feet wide, was built in the 1870's by architect Frederick Junius Sterner. It blends traditional prewar and modern upgrades seamlessly, offering a grand lifestyle with privacy, space, and tranquility. The elegant street level staircase leads to a traditional parlor floor with high ceilings and moldings, wood floors, oversized bay windows facing south, a wood burning fireplace, central air conditioning, a powder room and a windowed auxiliary kitchen. The second floor has two large bedrooms, each with high ceilings and moldings, beautiful wood floors, open sunny views, a fully renovated bathroom, wood burning fireplaces, and thru the wall air conditioning. There is very good closet space, and an oversized linen closet in the hallway. The third floor has two large bedrooms, one with a wood burning fireplace, and two newly renovated bathrooms. Each room has thru the wall air conditioning, wood floors, very good closet space and high ceilings. Additionally, there is a washer-dryer on this floor in the hallway. The top floor offers a fabulous imported Italian kitchen with middle island seating, double sink, and excellent storage space including a spacious pantry. Top of the line appliances include a fully vented Wolf gas range, Miele dishwasher, Miele microwave, Subzero refrigerator, and a built-in large Thermador wine refrigerator. Also on this floor is a dining area, den, gas fireplace and a large planted terrace ideal for outdoor dining, parties, and simply relaxing with full privacy and wide open views. The entire house has soundproof windows imported from Germany. It is pin quiet. The garden level unit has a gated private entry and is completely renovated in a tasteful and modern aesthetic. There is central air conditioning, two beautifully designed and crafted bathrooms, two bedrooms/offices, an open kitchen with a new washer-dryer, a wood burning fireplace, and a delightful patio space with Trex flooring. The patio can be accessed through French double doors located in the hallway or in the back bedroom/office. The basement which can be accessed by either home has dry storage. All mechanicals are updated and inspected annually. Both condominium units are in ready move in condition. There are no violations or open permits. This is not a landmark property. 152-1/2 is zoned for office use and 152 is R8B zoned. There is a security system in both properties and both properties can be delivered vacant. Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate ...
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