Property Description

Historic 1873 Brownstone on a lovely tree-lined block in the Treadwell Farms Historic District. This elegant, single family house has four stories, a full finished basement and a stunning 900 square foot garden. The front facade is nicely detailed with iron planters, climbing wisteria, and lush shrubbery. The public spaces have been successfully renovated in the art moderne/deco style with two floors of wall-to-wall windows facing the landscaped and well-lit garden. The upper floors have 5-6 bedrooms, high ceilings, skylights and a gracious interior stair well leading to the roof. The house is approximately 4,335 square feet. Amenities include 4 full baths, 2 half baths, 5 wood burning marble fireplaces, 12' ceilings, architectural moldings, wainscoting, oak and travertine floors, eat-in kitchen with top of the line appliances, excellent storage space, state-of-the-art security system, intercom, central air in the public spaces, laundry room, and a highly finished basement with a multitude of uses. This house can be easily divided into two separate units. Just steps from Bloomingdales, multiple subway stops, and some of New York's finest establishments, 221 East 61st Street is an ideal location for your Manhattan residence.

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