Single-Family Murray Hill Townhouse Roof Deck with Spectacular Views! 132 East 38th Street Single-Family Home for the Price of an Apartment Between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue Built 20’ by 24.74’
Single-Family Murray Hill Townhouse Roof Deck with Spectacular Views! 132 East 38th Street Single-Family Home for the Price of an Apartment Between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue Built 20’ by 24.74’ DESCRIPTION
An article about this unique townhouse appeared in The New York Times. Located on an elegant Murray Hill Historic District block, this 20’ wide, box-shaped single family home has a rare architectural footprint. The exterior is Second Empire style with an English basement and a stucco façade. Its square jewel box layout is both inviting and unpretentious. Original details, wall and ceiling ornaments, and working fireplaces decorate almost every room. In 1869, Murray Hill became so coveted that the developer Abraham B. Embury chose to build five 24’ deep townhouses instead of one townhouse on a 100 foot lot. The result is a great buy today: a single-family townhouse at a price affordable for the typical apartment buyer. Its 2400 square foot floor plan and 400 square foot roof deck provide the ideal living space for either a single person or a family.
LAYOUT
English Basement: Exterior steps and a decorative iron grille lead to the separate English Basement entrance. The front living room is brightened by two street-level windows. Ivory painted wainscoting trims the walls. To the rear are an additional large closet and a full bath with shower. Interior stairs lead to the first floor. First Floor: Upon entering from the street you immediately notice the hardwood floors and ivory wall moldings. The front dining room is smartened by decorative paneling and a gas fireplace with a stone mantelpiece. The kitchen was remodeled in 2002 with custom cabinetry, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and state-of-the-art stove and dish washer. In the corridor, a graceful original staircase leads to the parlour level.
Single-Family Murray Hill Townhouse Roof Deck with Spectacular Views! 132 East 38th Street Single-Family Home for the Price of an Apartment Between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue Built 20’ by 24.74’
Parlour Level: Bibliophiles will love this level’s current layout. The landing features a floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelf, and the entire rear wall of the parlour is devoted to the same purpose. Accessible through double doors, the parlour has three tall front windows and wood flooring. This L-shaped space provides for easy creation of a sunny study or breakfast room. Third Floor: This level houses the master suite. Wood floors, ivory woodwork and built-in bookshelves below the windows harmonize with the rest of the house. To the left is a walk-in closet. To the rear is the ensuite full bathroom with white wainscot, updated in 2002. Fourth Floor: This floor contains another bedroom, full bath, and sun-drenched study. Ivory painted woodwork brightens the bedroom. The bathroom includes white wainscot and a shimmering tile-and-glass shower. Roof Deck: Iron interior stairs lead to the roof deck. Spacious enough for dining or entertaining, this wooddecked outdoor space affords one-of-a-kind views of midtown landmarks including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building.
Single-Family Murray Hill Townhouse Roof Deck with Spectacular Views! 132 East 38th Street Single-Family Home for the Price of an Apartment Between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue Built 20’ by 24.74’ ESTIMATED EXPENSES
Real Estate Taxes (2014-15)
$ 17,885
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Year Built Historic District Zoning FAR Maximum Allowable FAR Tax Class Estimated Square Footage Price:
1869 Yes R10 3.88 10 1 2,410 $ 3,000,000
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