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453 2nd Avenue
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453 2nd Avenue

Kips Bay, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10865707

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Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

4

Baths

3,702

Sq. Ft.

1901

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Living Area 3,702 sq ft
Year Built 1901
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Kips Bay

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Terrace
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Building Cooling, Central Air

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 8
Baths 4 Full
Cooling Building Cooling, Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street East 25th Street/East 26th Street
Year Built 1901
Living Area 3,702 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0906-0030
Block/Lot 906/30

Description

One of the only curb cut townhomes in Manhattan, and certainly the only one in this price point, 453 Second Avenue offers all of the space, scale and finish of a modern gut renovated townhouse, with the benefit of its own private garage. 453 also is one of the only houses in the area to have a modern residential elevator. Built by Cybul Cybul Wilhelm Architects, the home is ideally suited for a variety of uses. It has been renovated from top to bottom, and includes 3-4 bedrooms, three separate outdoor spaces, and a significant amount of living, entertaining, and lounging space. The front door opens to a gracious foyer area and you immediately understand the aesthetic of the home, where modern finishes blend with historic touches such as exposed brick. There is a lounge and garden on this level, as well as the enviable private garage. Up the staircase to the parlor level, there is a modern kitchen complete with chef's appliances, a step-down living room, and another outdoor space with views over townhouse gardens and of the Empire State. The third floor houses two full-size, full-width bedrooms that share a full bath, both with terrific natural light and closet space. The top floor of the house is the full primary suite, with a large office/lounge area, enormous, spa-like primary bath with a sky light, soaking tub, stall shower, and large vanity, and oversized sleeping area. The ceiling in this room is made of a reclaimed wood and has access to the rooftop. Also, the house has a fully finishes basement with original arches, that can easily be used as a gym, lounge, kids room, playroom, game room, or additional accessory space. There is a wine cellar down here as well, temperature-controlled. With grand width, light, and irreplaceable features such as the garage and elevator, 453 Second Avenue fulfills the dream of townhouse living in a price point rarely offered.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Garden Garden Building Terrace Terrace

Building Information

Stories 4
Style Prewar

Kips Bay is a relaxed and highly convenient residential neighborhood located on the East Side of Manhattan. Known for its mix of mid-century high-rises and charming brick townhouses, it offers a more approachable price point than its neighbors to the north and south. Residents enjoy proximity to the East River Esplanade, a variety of local dining options, and easy access to the city's major medical centers and Midtown business hubs.

Kips Bay Live Market Data

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Active Listings

104

Median Asking Price

$855K

Median $/Sqft

$1,755

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

35%

Sold (30 Days)

10

Median Sale Price

$880K

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453 2nd Avenue, Kips Bay, New York County • Near East 25th Street/East 26th Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10865707
First Listed: 2/8/2022
Price Changed: 7/12/2023
Closed: 7/12/2023
Contract Date: 2/8/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Ian Slater

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