This $2.3M Murray Hill co-op offers historic townhouse living without the price, upkeep, and daily stair-climbing
Photo courtesy of The Corcoran Group
This two-bedroom co-op is a history buff’s dream, comprised of two previously separate units in an 1862 brownstone at 23 East 37th Street. The building’s historic facade matches its neighbors on the historic Murray Hill block; the apartments within have modern conveniences like an elevator, central A/C, and in-unit laundry, along with a gracious layout, 11-foot ceilings, original fireplaces, and other historic details. Asking $2,295,000, the home has all of the joys of classic Manhattan townhouse living without the full townhouse price tag and endless flights of stairs.
The co-op’s current owners completed a comprehensive renovation that preserved its historic bones and added 21st-century necessities.
Through a large foyer, the living room offers an original marble fireplace. South-facing windows, framed by original working wooden shutters, look out over the Morgan Library, with iconic views of the Empire State Building in the distance.
The kitchen is a study in beauty and function. Finely crafted custom millwork surrounds a Miele dishwasher, a SubZero fridge, and a Viking range and hood.
Overlooking well-tended townhouse gardens, the primary bedroom is a quiet sanctuary in the middle of Manhattan. Here you’ll find the home’s second marble fireplace, along with a windowed dressing room and a renovated bath with radiant heated floors. A washer and dryer are tucked in here as well.
Off the kitchen, a second bedroom has two large closets. This chamber has use of a second renovated full bath.
The block is bookended by Madison and Park Avenues and surrounded by historic landmarks like the Morgan Library, the Beaux-Arts De Lamar Mansion, and the Union League Club. For modern convenience, it’s only a few blocks from Grand Central.
The co-op allows pied-a-terres and has an in-building washer/dryer and basement storage.
[Listing details: 23 East 37th Street #4F/R at CityRealty]
[At The Corcoran Group by Ned Hudson]
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