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$57,500 /month

164 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021

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What This Townhouse Offers

Renovated and move-in ready, this 20’ wide, five bedroom, six story (plus finished basement) brownstone is impressively spacious and chic. There are four... outdoor spaces, including a sunny, south-facing landscaped and irrigated garden, terrace off the living room, Juliette balcony off the primary bathroom and rooftop space. Crowning this special home is a sun-flooded basketball/sports court and putting green to practice your short game. The light throughout is exquisite, highlighted by the rear facade’s double height glass casement windows. Numerous original details have been lovingly retained and restored, among them six wood-burning fireplaces, timeless plaster moldings and handsome oak paneling. An elevator links all seven levels—including the finished basement. Lofty ceilings and plentiful windows create an ambience of airiness and light. All six full baths have been stylishly renovated as have the two powder rooms. Nine zone CAC. Garden Level: -En suite guest bedroom -South-facing sun-flooded family room with double-height ceiling, radiant-heated floors & wet bar opens to the 32’-long landscaped, irrigated garden & patio where surrounding walls and fencing create privacy -Powder room Parlor Floor: -Front stoop -Grand entry gallery with WBF -Eat-in kitchen with restored oak paneling, WBF, Sub-Zero, Wolf & Bosch appliances -Kitchen overlooks two story wall of stunning casement windows -Dramatic, sweeping staircase -Powder room -11’7” coffered ceilings Third Floor: -Sunny, south-facing living room with wet bar & WBF -Trio of french doors open to terrace overlooking the garden -En suite bedroom/library with WBF & views to gorgeous East 70th Street -10’9”ceilings Fourth Floor: -Primary suite has extensive custom cabinetry, dressing room, WBF -Primary bathroom has radiant-heated floors, soaking tub, walk-in shower, double sinks and Juliet balcony overlooking the garden -10’3” ceilings Fifth Floor: -Two large bedroom suites -Extensive storage/closet space -Hall bathroom -10’ ceilings Sixth Floor: -Basketball/Sports Court -Putting Green -Full bathroom -Serviced by elevator -15’5” ceilings Basement: -LG washer & vented dryer -Full bathroom -Wine Cellar -Work out area -Workshop -Cedar closet -Storage -Elevator & mechanical rooms -7’10” Ceilings Manhattan brownstones have been an elemental part of the city’s architectural identity since the 19th century. With their generous space, privacy, and aesthetic beauty, they remain some of New York’s most coveted residences. 164 E 70th, on one of the Upper East Side’s most beautiful streets, is no exception. Also offered for sale for $14,250,000. Upfront costs for the initial application are $20 credit/background check per applicant. If the application is accepted, the upfront costs are one month's rent and one month's security deposit. Renter's insurance is required.

Rental Terms:
Monthly: $57,500

Unit

  • $57,500 / month
  • 5 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • Available May 14

Townhome Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Package Service

164 E 70th St is a townhome for rent in New York, NY

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Property Address:
164 E 70th St,
New York, NY 10021
Listed by
Cathy Taub
Phone Number: (212) 606-7772
More Information:
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Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable100 / 100

Transit

Exceptional public transit100 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable40 / 100

Bikeability

Very bikeable80 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
1 min Drive
4 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)
6 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)
New York MTA Subway
Subway
2 min Drive
4 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)
6 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)
New York MTA Subway
Subway
2 min Drive
F - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)
New York MTA Subway
Subway
4 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Long Island Rail Road
Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company
Airport
LaGuardia
17 min Drive
LGA
Airport
Newark Liberty International
25 min Drive
EWR
Airport
John F Kennedy International
28 min Drive
John F. Kennedy International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

8 rating

East Side Elementary School, PS 267

Grades K-5

Public

8 rating

Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner

Grades 6-8

Public

6 rating

Ella Baker School

Grades PK-8

Public

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Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School

Grades PK-8

Private

6 rating

Talent Unlimited High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Manhattan High School For Girls

Grades 9-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

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Marymount Manhattan College

Walk: 3 min (0.2 mi)

Hunter College

Walk: 3 min (0.2 mi)

Weill Cornell Medical College

Walk: 9 min (0.5 mi)

LIM College

Drive: 4 min (1.3 mi)

Discover Lenox Hill, New York, NY

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 164 E 70th St proximity to Grand Central Terminal. Grand Central Terminal is 1.7 miles away.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, Lenox Hill is exceptional public transit. Within 3.4 miles of 164 E 70th St, you’ll find 68 Street-Hunter College, 72 St, and Lexington Avenue-63 Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 164 E 70th St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including St. Catherine's Park, Central Park Zoo, and Central Park.

Airports

Living in Lenox Hill provides easy access to LaGuardia, located just 16 minutes from 164 E 70th St. Another nearby airport is Newark Liberty International, located 16.3 miles away.

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