453 2nd Avenue, Unit 1
Description
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...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.
Amenities
- Top Floor
- Gym
- Playroom
- Exposed Brick
- Elevator
- Central AC
- Foyer
- Garage
- Basement
- Soaking Tub
- No Pets
- Parking Included
- Lowrise
- Wine Cellar
- Game Room
Location
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$23,452 per month
30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest
$20,670
$2,782
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1Property Information for 453 2nd Avenue, Unit 1
- Taxes: $2,782 / month
- Total Rooms: 8.0
- MLS Type: House/Building
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 3%
- Stories: 4
- Year Built: 1901
- Building Size: 18' x 40'
- Building Sq. Ft: 2,880 SF
- Lot Size: 1,080 SF / 18' x 60'
Property History for 453 2nd Avenue, Unit 1
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2023 | Sold Manual | $4,000,000 |
| 07/11/2023 | $4,000,000 | |
| 06/15/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 02/22/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,250,000 |
| 02/21/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/21/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,250,000 |
| 10/26/2022 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 08/24/2022 | Price Change Manual | $4,500,000 |
| 04/25/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,995,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 453 2nd Avenue, Unit 1
Schools near 453 2nd Avenue, Unit 1
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray PublicPK to 6 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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