$5,200,000
235 E 31ST Street #House
MLS® #RLS10802259
Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
6
Bedrooms
5.5
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1901
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1901)
Property Details
Description
GRAND ITALIANTE. First offering in 67 years. SET UP: Parlor Floor Enter the parlor floor up the classic townhouse staircase, through the tiled vestibule and double entry doors. This floor is comprised of parlor, dining room and eat-in chef's kitchen, all with 12 foot ceiling heights. The kitchen opens to an expansive deck with stairs to the deep garden. Extensive plaster and mahogany moldings and 2 original marble deco fireplaces grace this floor. Second Floor Continue up the rebuilt original stair to the very large primary bedroom, bathroom with window, and sitting room with an original marble deco fireplace. Original moldings remain and there is generous storage. Third Floor This floor has two large square bedrooms, a bathroom and two walk-in fitted closets, and a separate laundry room. There are two more original marble deco fireplaces in the bedrooms and original moldings are intact. Fourth Floor The top floor has two large square bedrooms, one small bedroom, a playroom with a skylight, and a large windowed bathroom. There are two original marble deco fireplaces in the large bedrooms and original moldings remain. There is a lovely oculus at the top of the staircase. Garden Floor Enter the garden floor through a separate entrance under the stoop. This floor is ZONED COMMERCIAL and has been occupied by a telephone answering service, a dermatologist and an architect. There is a closed off stair remaining that leads to the parlor floor. This floor could be rented out for additional income, used as a separate staff apartment or joined again to the upper four floors. There is access to the garden from the back room. Basement The large full height dry basement contains mechanicals and extensive space for storage.
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About Kips Bay
View All Kips Bay ListingsKips 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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106
Median Asking Price
$823K
Median $/Sqft
$1,726
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
10
Price Reduced
35%
Sold (30 Days)
10
Median Sale Price
$880K
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235 E 31ST Street #House, Kips Bay, New York County
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