1703 2nd Avenue, Unit 2N
Description
A rare opportunity to live in a revitalized rental building on the site of a former New York culinary "institution," where the city's most elite A-listers like Andy Warhol, Norman Mailer, Woody Allen, Mikhail Baryshnikov and many others wined and dined in style for over five decades. The Writing Room at 1703-05 Second Avenue, a lovely 5-story building, is a unique and exciting living destination unlike any other on the Upper East Side.
Old world...Renovated Three Bedroom Two Bathroom with Washer/Dryer!
A rare opportunity to live in a revitalized rental building on the site of a former New York culinary "institution," where the city's most elite A-listers like Andy Warhol, Norman Mailer, Woody Allen, Mikhail Baryshnikov and many others wined and dined in style for over five decades. The Writing Room at 1703-05 Second Avenue, a lovely 5-story building, is a unique and exciting living destination unlike any other on the Upper East Side.
Old world charm is impeccably intertwined with modern style and finishes in this floor-through Three Bedroom / 2 Full Bathroom apartment filled with natural light and character. Enter through expansive 8' doors into dramatic 9' ceiling heights to find original yet newly-restored 100-year-old exposed brick walls, quiet double-paned thermally-insulated Crystal windows, custom wood crown case & base moldings, wide white oak dark walnut-stained hardwood flooring, recessed and overhead lighting, satin nickel lever door hardware, and a Bosch stacked washer/dryer. The bathrooms are lined with beautiful and bright Carrera "hex" mosaic and include plenty of draw and cabinet storage with three view mirrored medicine cabinets and vanities, as well as authentic white subway tiled shower surrounds and wainscoting. The modern kitchen boasts black granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, such as a refrigerator with ice machine, glass stovetop, built-in microwave oven, and Bosch dishwasher. Some other unique finishes include GE remote-controlled through-wall air conditioners, individually-controlled heating, wood-style window shutters and a video intercom security system. In addition, the building is wired for Verizon Fios!
Sorry, no pets.
Amenities
- Floor Thru
- Exposed Brick
- Crown Mouldings
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Walk Up
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Laundry in Building
Property Details for 1703 2nd Avenue, Unit 2N
| Status | Permanently Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | - |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Costs & Fees | - |
| Available Date | 09/08/2020 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 12-24 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| County | New York County |
Building
The Residences at The Writing Room
Location
Building Information for 1703 2nd Avenue, Unit 2N
Property History for 1703 2nd Avenue, Unit 2N
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2020 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/05/2019 | Rented Manual | — |
| 08/25/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,995 |
| 08/15/2017 | — | |
| 07/14/2017 | $5,000 | |
| 06/06/2016 | — | |
| 06/06/2016 | $4,995 | |
| 04/05/2015 | — | |
| 07/09/2014 | $5,000 |
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Schools near 1703 2nd Avenue, Unit 2N
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 527 East Side School-Social Actio PublicK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner Public6 to 8 |
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