Upper East Side

Upper East Side mansion with three-car garage lists for only the second time in 100 years, asking $12M

Listing photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

September 22, 2021

Upper East Side mansion with three-car garage lists for only the second time in 100 years, asking $12M

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This 100-year-old house at 182 East 64th Street is extra in every sense of the word. At 25 feet, it's extra wide; with 8,500 square feet, it's extra spacious; with 14 rooms and six bathrooms, it's extra roomy; and with a private three-car garage, it's extra covetable. In addition to its sheer size, the private residence also has a noteworthy pedigree. It was once home to John Hay "Jock" Whitney and is currently owned by the estate of the late Jayne Wrightsman. It's now for sale for only the second time in 100 years, asking $12 million.
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There’s an English country garden tucked behind this $3.1M Carnegie Hill co-op

Listing photos by Yale Wagner for Sotheby’s International Realty

September 1, 2021

There’s an English country garden tucked behind this $3.1M Carnegie Hill co-op

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Though it looks like it might be part of an elegant flat in Notting Hill, this garden is actually tucked behind a co-op in Carnegie Hill on the Upper East Side. The two-bedroom apartment at 11 East 92nd Street has stylish, modern interiors and a 660-square-foot garden that includes an outdoor fireplace (there's one inside, too!), mature plantings surrounding the whole perimeter, and beautiful trees. It's on the market for $3,150,000.
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Upper East Side four-bedroom is an Art Deco entertainer’s dream, asking $13.75M

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

August 13, 2021

Upper East Side four-bedroom is an Art Deco entertainer’s dream, asking $13.75M

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The Upper East Side co-op at 895 Park Avenue was built in 1930 to the designs of Sloan & Robertson, best known for the Art Deco Chanin Building in Midtown. The firm employed the same period style here, but this unit has undergone a more recent renovation that infused it with a glamorous Art Deco style that still feels fresh and modern. Asking $13,750,000, the home has four bedrooms, a moody library, formal and informal dining rooms, and, our favorite, a kitchen that resembles a French bistro.
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Asking $1.75M, this Upper East Side penthouse has pretty, pre-war details inside and out

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August 10, 2021

Asking $1.75M, this Upper East Side penthouse has pretty, pre-war details inside and out

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"Pretty" might not be the most exciting adjective, but it's exactly what comes to mind when looking at this petite Upper East Side penthouse. Located at 151 East 83rd Street, the one-bedroom co-op is full of lovely pre-war details both inside and out on the 850-square-foot wraparound terrace. It's on the market for $1,750,000.
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$2.9M one-bedroom with a terrace is a slice of Paris just off Central Park

Listing photos by Allyson Lubow

July 22, 2021

$2.9M one-bedroom with a terrace is a slice of Paris just off Central Park

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5 East 75th Street is a turn-of-the-century Beaux-Arts mansion just three doors down from Central Park. Now an eight-unit co-op, it exudes that rare, old-world Upper East Side grandeur. But this one-bedroom unit that's on the market for $2,985,000 feels more like a Parisian atelier, complete with 13-foot ceilings, original moldings, oversized windows, two wood-burning fireplaces, and detailed hardwood floors. Best of all, there's a nearly 500-square-foot private terrace.
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In a former piano factory, this $1.87M Yorkville loft has a sunroom and 800-square-foot terrace

Listing photos by MW Studio for Sotheby’s International Realty

July 13, 2021

In a former piano factory, this $1.87M Yorkville loft has a sunroom and 800-square-foot terrace

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The beamed ceilings, whitewashed brick walls, and open floorplan make this Yorkville co-op feel more like a downtown loft. In addition to the rustic interiors (the building was once a piano factory) and spacious duplex layout, the three-bedroom home has a lovely sunroom that opens to a huge, almost 800-square-foot terrace. Located at 407 East 91st Street, between 1st and York Avenues, it's on the market for $1,875,000.
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Famous NBA merger attorney Donald Schupak re-lists his huge Fifth Avenue co-op for $21M

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

July 12, 2021

Famous NBA merger attorney Donald Schupak re-lists his huge Fifth Avenue co-op for $21M

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Investor and attorney Donald Schupak gained fame back in 1976 when he oversaw the merger of the ABA and the NBA and garnered a highly lucrative deal for the Spirits of St. Louis. In 2015, he tried to score another deal when he listed his huge Upper East Side co-op at 1050 Fifth Avenue for $30 million. This time, he wasn't so successful, as it never sold. But he's now put the seven-bedroom, 7,500-square-foot spread--complete with Central Park views--back on the market for the reduced price of $21 million.
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Iconic frozen hot chocolate spot Serendipity3 reopens this week with new fantasy-filled interiors

Photo courtesy of Serendipity3

July 7, 2021

Iconic frozen hot chocolate spot Serendipity3 reopens this week with new fantasy-filled interiors

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Iconic Upper East Side restaurant and general store Serendipity3 opened its doors in 1954, attracting the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol, and even Jackie O, who is said to have tried to get the recipe for the famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. It was also famously featured in the movie Serendipity, along with One Fine Day and Trust The Man. The decadent dessert spot at 225 East 60th Street has been closed for the past year, but this Friday, July 9, it will reopen to the public after a renovation that created a fantastical, pastel dreamscape, complete with hanging antique Tiffany lamps and a funky neon Pegasus.
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For $23K/month, rent a glass townhouse on the Upper East Side with a sunroom and three terraces

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 29, 2021

For $23K/month, rent a glass townhouse on the Upper East Side with a sunroom and three terraces

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This Upper East Side townhouse stands out in a neighborhood of brownstones and pre-war apartment buildings, as its facade is made of 17-inch-thick glass. But don't be concerned you'll be living in a fishbowl, as the interior has been designed with privacy in mind. The home has three terraces, a deck off the kitchen with a retractable ceiling for dining under the stars, a grand living room with 20-foot ceilings, and so much more. It also has a garden-floor commercial space if you're looking for a live/work setup. Located at 368 East 69th Street, it's available as a $23,000/month rental or to purchase for $12,750,000.
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Classic Upper East Side cocktail bar Bemelmans to finally reopen in May

Photo of Bemelmans Bar by Don Riddle for The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

April 26, 2021

Classic Upper East Side cocktail bar Bemelmans to finally reopen in May

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One of New York City's most storied bars will reopen next month following a year-long shutdown. Located inside the historic Carlyle Hotel on the Upper East Side, Bemelmans Bar will welcome guests back to the iconic mural-covered watering hole on May 11, the first time since last March. And for the first time in its nearly 75-year history, Bemelmans is now accepting online reservations.
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Bette Midler sells palatial Upper East Side penthouse last listed for $50M

Photo from a previous listing, courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

April 19, 2021

Bette Midler sells palatial Upper East Side penthouse last listed for $50M

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Bette Midler has sold her massive Upper East Side penthouse, which was last listed for $50 million. The entertainer and her husband, Martin von Haselberg, first bought the 14-room triplex at 1125 Fifth Avenue in the late 1990s, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the sale. Taking up the top three levels of the Emery Roth-designed co-op, the residence measures 7,000 square feet with an additional 3,000 square feet of outdoor terraces.
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The Met’s latest rooftop installation features a swaying Big Bird overlooking Central Park

Installation view, The Roof Garden Commission, Alex Da Corte “As Long as the Sun Lasts,” 2021. Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, photo by Anna Marie Kellen

April 15, 2021

The Met’s latest rooftop installation features a swaying Big Bird overlooking Central Park

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A 26-foot-tall moving sculpture featuring the Sesame Street character Big Bird has been installed atop the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the museum's annual Roof Garden Commission series. Created by Philadelphia-based artist Alex Da Corte, As Long as the Sun Lasts exhibition includes a blue-feathered Big Bird sitting on a floating crescent moon and holding a ladder, gazing out at Central Park and the massive towers that dot the skyline. The exhibition will open at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden on April 16 and be on view through October 31.
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$7.5M Upper East Side townhouse was once home to abstract painter Mark Rothko

Listing photos courtesy of Compass

April 12, 2021

$7.5M Upper East Side townhouse was once home to abstract painter Mark Rothko

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Though Mark Rothko is best known for having a studio down on the Bowery, at the end of his life, he lived in a prestigious townhouse on the Upper East Side, where he put a studio on the top floor. Located at 118 East 95th Street, the beautiful four-bedroom home just hit the market for $7,495,000. It has elegant details all throughout, as well as an extra-large, enchanted garden.
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Historic woodwork is everywhere you look at this $3M Upper East Side maisonette

Listing photos by Mentis Photography for Sotheby’s International Realty

April 8, 2021

Historic woodwork is everywhere you look at this $3M Upper East Side maisonette

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Visions of a medieval castle or Bavarian lodge come to mind when looking at the incredible woodwork throughout this Yorkville maisonette. But all of the hand-carved wood finishes and ceilings were designed by former Columbia University campus architect and architectural history professor Dean Telfer. Located at the pre-war co-op 520 East 86th Street, the three-bedroom duplex is on the market for $2,995,000.
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Luxury senior living tower on the Upper East Side offers a sky lounge, fine dining, and more

All photos by Evan Joseph

April 7, 2021

Luxury senior living tower on the Upper East Side offers a sky lounge, fine dining, and more

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Maplewood Senior Living is known for its upscale senior living residences, but its newest brand, Inspīr, was designed specifically for urban markets. The brand’s flagship senior living residence, Inspīr Carnegie Hill, is located on the Upper East Side at 1802 Second Avenue at 93rd Street. It recently opened, offering residents the "Ultimate New York City Experience," which includes partnerships with local cultural institutions and wellness providers, as well as with the geriatrics program at Mt. Sinai. In addition, amenities at the 23-story tower include an open-air SkyPark, fitness center, heated saltwater pool, and daily meals from two fine dining establishments.
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$2.5M penthouse feels like a downtown loft on the Upper East Side

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

March 30, 2021

$2.5M penthouse feels like a downtown loft on the Upper East Side

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The open layout, high ceilings, massive windows, sculptural staircase--all of these elements make this Upper East Side penthouse feel more like a downtown pad. Located at the co-op 165 East 60th Street, the two-bedroom duplex is currently on the market for $2,495,000. But perhaps the best part about this home is the terrace with an outdoor kitchen that overlooks the neighborhood.
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Soaring terraces and a hotel-like feel are on offer at new Upper East Side condo The Leyton

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March 15, 2021

Soaring terraces and a hotel-like feel are on offer at new Upper East Side condo The Leyton

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Sales have launched at a new condo tower on the Upper East Side that offers large, light-filled residences and hotel-inspired amenities. The Leyton, located at 1059 Third Avenue in the Lenox Hill neighborhood, contains 38 luxury homes, priced from $2.1 million for a one-bedroom to $11.6 million for a four-bedroom, along with a duplex penthouse with the price available upon request. Designed by former Rafael Viñoly architect Manuel Glas, the glass and stone tower features an Art Deco-inspired exterior with chic interiors from Frampton Co and distinctive amenity space by Champalimaud Design.
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Upper East Side townhouse where Eleanor Roosevelt lived in her final years asks $16M

Listing photos by Evan Joseph for Compass

March 10, 2021

Upper East Side townhouse where Eleanor Roosevelt lived in her final years asks $16M

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The historic Upper East Side townhouse at 55 East 74th Street that former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once called home has hit the market for $16 million. Though the home has undergone a modern renovation in recent years, Mrs. Roosevelt lived on the bottom floors from 1959 up to her death in 1962. Not only did she host the likes of John F. Kennedy, Leonard Bernstein, and Nikita Khrushchev here, but it's where she wrote her syndicated newspaper column, at a desk overlooking the street, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Famed chef Eric Ripert puts Upper East Side condo on the market for $3.5M

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

March 10, 2021

Famed chef Eric Ripert puts Upper East Side condo on the market for $3.5M

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As was first reported by the Post, celebrity chef Eric Ripert has put his Upper East Side condo on the market for $3,495,000.The French chef and cookbook author is best known for his three-Michelin-starred restaurant Le Bernardin, located in Midtown. He and his wife Sandra bought the three-bedroom home at 515 East 72nd Street in 2010 for $2,850,000. Sandra is now one of the agents selling the apartment for Douglas Elliman. She told the Post, "Eric designed the open kitchen, and it features an island where everyone gathers and watches while he cooks, especially on holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas."
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The Boathouse in Central Park will reopen on March 29

Photo by Ajay Suresh via Wikimedia Commons

March 8, 2021

The Boathouse in Central Park will reopen on March 29

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After speculation that Central Park's beloved Loeb Boathouse would be closed for good, West Side Rag reports that the venue will reopen on March 29 for lunch, brunch, and private events. Even their famous rowboats rentals will be available. The boathouse announced the news on Instagram, the first time they've posted since last April. The lakeside restaurant and event venue has been in business since 1954 and is not only an iconic spot for New Yorkers, but it's been featured in films like When Harry Met Sally and 27 Dresses.
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For $45K/month, rent this Upper East Side penthouse with a rooftop hot tub and three living rooms

Listing photos courtesy of Fox Residential

March 2, 2021

For $45K/month, rent this Upper East Side penthouse with a rooftop hot tub and three living rooms

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If a rent payment of $45,000 a month is doable for you, this Upper East Side penthouse has everything you need for an epic spring and summer. Located on the top three floors of the historic townhouse at 35 East 63rd Street, the triplex home has 6,312 square feet of interior space, including three living spaces, five bedrooms, and six bathrooms. It also has a whopping 4,000 square feet of outdoor space--two second-floor terraces, five small balconies, and a huge roof deck complete with an outdoor kitchen and a hot tub.
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Upper East Side townhouse with an indoor lap pool asks $18M

Listing photos courtesy of Fox Residential

February 18, 2021

Upper East Side townhouse with an indoor lap pool asks $18M

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This Upper East Side townhouse at 17 East 74th Street was built in 1869 in the neo-Federal style. And though it retains this historic pedigree from the street, inside it's been modernized with opulent finishes and a classicaly elegant style. According to the Post, the home, which is on the market for $18 million, is owned by Sandi Feinberg, widow of the late philanthropist Herbert Feinberg. They bought the five-story house in 1989 for $2.5 million and then spent three years on a renovation that included adding a 46-foot-long saltwater lap pool and hot tub on the lower level, as well as spiffing up the garden and roof deck.
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Candice Bergen buys $2M Upper East Side co-op

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February 16, 2021

Candice Bergen buys $2M Upper East Side co-op

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According to city property records, actress Candice Bergen spent $2,150,000 on an Upper East Side co-op at 825 Fifth Avenue. The apartment last sold in 2007 for $1,600,000; it had previously been owned by eccentric real estate developer and political figure Abraham Hirschfeld, who passed away in 2005. In December, Ms. Bergen put her Hamptons home on the market for $18 million.
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The Frick Collection’s temporary home in Madison Avenue’s Breuer building is opening next month

Photo by Ajay Suresh via Wikimedia Commons

February 10, 2021

The Frick Collection’s temporary home in Madison Avenue’s Breuer building is opening next month

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A little over two years ago, the Frick Collection announced it would take over Madison Avenue's famous Breuer building from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Up until 2016, the brutalist landmark was home to the Whitney Museum of American Art, but when the Whitney moved to its new High Line building, the Met took it over as a contemporary wing. The new move allows the Met to ease the burden of some of its debt while providing a temporary home for the Frick while its permanent home--a Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue-undergoes a renovation. The Frick Madison will open at 25-percent capacity on March 18.
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Asking just $320K, this Yorkville studio is petite but chic

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

February 10, 2021

Asking just $320K, this Yorkville studio is petite but chic

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It's not rare for an Upper East Side studio to be priced in the low six-digits, but an ask of $320,000 definitely made us do a doubletake. Located at 331 East 92nd Street, the petite pad is modern, cheerful, and perfectly laid out so you don't feel closed off in one room. Plus, the Yorkville neighborhood is one of the best for convenience and a young-but-not-too-young scene.
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Rare Gilded-Age mansion on Fifth Avenue hits the market for $52M

Listing photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

January 28, 2021

Rare Gilded-Age mansion on Fifth Avenue hits the market for $52M

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As the Wall Street Journal first reported, one of the last Gilded-Age mansions along Fifth Avenue has hit the market for $52 million. Located right across from Central Park and the Met, the Beaux-Arts beauty at 991 Fifth Avenue was built in 1901 and has had only four owners since then. Today owned by the Irish Historical Society, the home's interior is almost entirely intact, full of carved plasterwork and woodwork, marble fireplace mantles, stately columns, and leaded-glass windows.
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