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163 East 64th Street
163 East 64th Street
Between Third & Lexington Avenues
Originally constructed in 1872 by noted Gold Coast Architect, John G. Prague, and later
reimagined by famed architect R.D. Graham in 1901 and used for his private residence,
163 East 64th Street is perfectly situated on one of the most desirable tree-lined, townhouse
blocks on the Upper East Side.
At 20’-wide, and approximately 8,000 square feet on four levels plus finished windowed
basement, 163 East 64th Street is built in Neo-Georgian style with an exterior facade of raked
limestone and red clay brick, and an elegant entry forecourt with separate service entrance
and radiant heat sidewalk for effortless snow removal.
Noted as one of the most distinguished townhouses in New York, 163 East 64th Street
features 15 well proportioned rooms with impressive 90’ depth floorplates, 5 bedroom
suites, 8 fireplaces, 8 marble baths, a designer elevator servicing all levels including the
European designed rooftop garden, original English pine library dating back to 1872, a
lavish Belle Epoque bar area with Lalique-styled glass ceiling providing for stunning interior
illumination, and a wonderful Louis XIV-style living room with ten canvas panels inspired by
the Fragonard Room of the Frick Collection.
Additional features include a full-height windowed basement with a temperature controlled
wine room, back-up generator, cedar closets, a private gymnasium, and state-of-the-art AV
systems.
East 64th Street between Lexington & Third Avenues is unique and distinct with 25
private townhouse residences on the north and south sides of the block. The neighbors of the
street established its own Block Association in 1999, “East 64th Street Lexington to Third
Avenue Neighbors Association Inc.,” which is well heeled, funded by its members and
devoted to maintaining and continuously improving the aesthetic of the street. Recent
additions include Bishop Crook Lampposts, metal halide luminaries, and updated tree pits
and landscaping.
Current zoning permits additional square footage (appx. 1,400 sq. ft.) to be added as a 5th
floor with a private 6th floor deck above.
Highlights• Located on a tree-lined townhouse block
• Raked limestone and red clay brick facade
• Gated forecourt - separate service entrance
• Marble foyer
• State-of-the-art sound, intercom, & security systems
• Designer elevator servicing all floors
• Snowmelt blanket under sidewalk, forecourt & rooftop terrace
• Gracious ceiling heights throughout with average of 11’
• Parlor Floor featuring 13’ ceiling with parquet de Versailles
floors
• Library with antique English pine wood-paneling and moldings
• Rooftop terrace featuring lush plantings & a bronze statuesque
fountain, surround sound system & high red brick & limestone
walls with gothic wrought iron arches
Plot
20’ x 100.42’ (Built approx. 90' deep)
Stories Four (4) plus finished basement with window
Square Footage 8,000 sf. interior
• 6,900 sf. above grade • 1,100 finished basement • 1,400 permitted by zoning to build an additional floor & roofdeck
Real Estate Taxes $99,488
Rooms
15.0
Bedrooms / Baths 5.0 / 8.0
Property Details• 8 marble fireplaces (all with inducer fans)
• Two-story glass atrium and elegant Belle-Époque-style
American walnut bar featuring Lalique inspired North
Wind & Universe glass ceiling
• Grand Louis XIV-style living room
• Dining room featuring large crown moldings, marble fire
place, & 19th Century Viennese crystal chandelier
• Eat-in kitchen featuring triple-door Sub-Zero
refrigerator, Wolf stove, Miele dishwasher, & large pantry
• Walk-in cedar closet
• Temperature controlled wine storage
• Master closet finished with fine-crafted mahogany
cabinetry
• Large windowed basement with full-heights ceilings and
laundry
jed garfield212-574-6980
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matthew lesser212-574-6959