37 West 70th Street

37 W 70th St
Upper West Side

$13,500,000
Price
7
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
7,045 Sq. Ft.
$1,916 / Sq. Ft.
7,045
Sq. Ft.
$1,916
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

37 West 70th Street is a distinguished 20' wide single family brownstone, rich in well-preserved historic detail, a half block west of Central Park. Imbued with a timeless allure and outfitted with modern amenities, this residence stands as a testament to enduring elegance and impeccable craftsmanship. Originally built 1891 by Gilbert A. Schellenger, No. 37 has been lovingly maintained as an exemplary model of late 19th century Renaissance Revival architecture. The house was owned by a handful of...37 West 70th Street is a distinguished 20' wide single family brownstone, rich in well-preserved historic detail, a half block west of Central Park. Imbued with a timeless allure and outfitted with modern amenities, this residence stands as a testament to enduring elegance and impeccable craftsmanship. Originally built 1891 by Gilbert A. Schellenger, No. 37 has been lovingly maintained as an exemplary model of late 19th century Renaissance Revival architecture. The house was owned by a handful of prominent families, before Perry Ellis, the American fashion designer, purchased the home 1982. Under his direction, the house underwent a thorough and thoughtful restoration that included installing the salvaged Art Deco bathroom fixtures from the fabulous Savoy Hotel in London and adding the remarkable, floor-to-ceiling French doors on the parlor level overlooking 70th street- A detail unique to No. 37. In 1987, it was purchased by Jann & Jane Wenner, the founders of Rolling Stone Magazine. The Wenner family embarked on further renovations, guided by Ward Bennett, who helped bring the home into the 21st century. During their tenure, the UWS - CPW Historic District was approved and the area has been Landmarked since 1990. Many original elements of this home remain untouched beyond restoration, including much of the wood paneling/ wainscotting, inlaid parquet floors, plantation shutters, and the timeless stained glass skylight above the stairwell. Contemporary upgrades have included updating the electric throughout, installing central air and implementing a modern video alarm system (among others). Cellar Floor: Below-grade, a full cellar houses the home's utility/ mechanical room, laundry room with additional refrigerator, cedar closet, storage room and a climate-controlled wine storage room. Garden Floor: Level with the front garden, the entrance below the front stoop opens to a sizable vestibule with adjacent street-facing storage. To the south is the first of seven bedrooms, complete with wood burning fireplace and an ensuite bath. To the rear of the home is a French country-inspired eat-in kitchen, outfitted with a eight burner Viking range, stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual sink center island, and a brick wood-burning fireplace. Off the kitchen is a powder room, a convenient butlers pantry and a charming breakfast room with casement windows that open up to the exceedingly private, landscaped backyard. Parlor Floor: At stoop-level is a handsome, wood-paneled vestibule with coffered ceiling that introduces visitors to the many original details of this historic home. In the front parlor are the unique floor-to-ceiling french doors of Perry Ellis's vision, complete with Juliet balconies, offering terrific southern light. Through the wet bar and original pocket doors is the rear parlor, spanning the entire 20' width of the house. Each room boasts a fireplace adorned with French limestone mantelpieces, 11'8" ceilings and original inlaid parquet floors. Off the rear parlor is an intimate study, enveloped by floor-to-ceiling French doors that overlook the garden. Primary Floor: Above the parlor floor, is the full-floor primary suite. This luxurious retreat comprises a sunlit sitting room overlooking tree-lined 70th street, dual dressing rooms, convenient kitchenette, a generous bedroom with garden views and an opulent ensuite five fixture bathroom salvaged from the Savoy Hotel. Both main rooms span the full-width of the residence and have original inlaid parquet floors, wood-burning fireplaces and 10'6" ceilings. A single-person lift services the garden through primary levels. 4th & 5th Floors: The fourth floor is laid out with three additional bedrooms (one with a garden-facing terrace) that share another Art Deco full bathroom. The fifth floor comprises the final two bedrooms, a shared bathroom with a sauna, and an additional washer / dryer. This is a Co-Exclusive with Aaron Mazor of Compass

Property Details for 37 West 70th Street

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Property Details for 37 West 70th Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRPLU-5123027533
Days on Market169
Taxes$5,244 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms13.5
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse/Building
Year Built1890
Lot Size2,000 SF / 100' x 20'
CountyNew York County

Building

37 W 70th St

1 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1890

Building Information for 37 West 70th Street

Stories4Year Built1890Building Size20' x 63'Building Sq. Ft5,040 SFLot Size2,000 SF / 100' x 20'Building AgePre-warBuilding Type-

Property Information for 37 West 70th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Lincoln Square
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0015
  • Tax Block: 01123
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0015
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 7045.0
  • Building Area Total: 7045.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00x20.00
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Smoke Free YN: true
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: true
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: None
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Appliances: WasherDryerAllowed
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total: 9
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, InUnit
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 63.00x20.00
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Delivered Vacant: No
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 37 West 70th Street

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Public Records for 37 West 70th Street

Taxable ValueLand$267,300Additions$406,920Total$674,220
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt6,540 SqFtLot Size2,008 SqFtYear Built1890ZoningR8BAPN1011230015

Schools near 37 West 70th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
Public - K to 5
Special Music School
Public - K to 12
Ms 245 The Computer School
Public - 6 to 8
The Anderson School
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
PublicK to 5

Special Music School
PublicK to 12

Ms 245 The Computer School
Public6 to 8

The Anderson School
PublicK to 8

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More information about 37 West 70th Street, Upper West Side

37 West 70th Street is a single family home for sale in Upper West Side. This property was listed for sale on May 23, 2024 by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, it's currently listed at $13,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 169 days and was last sold on January 20, 2022. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 3. Nearby schools include P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, Special Music School and Ms 245 The Computer School. 37 West 70th Street is a 7-bed, 4.5-bath, 7,045 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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