DESCRIPTION

a distinguished italianate townhome on east 73rd street

four outdoor spaces, heated sidewalks, wood and gas fireplaces, gym, double-height ceilings, wine cellar, playroom, elevator, and state-of-the-art smart home tech.  

welcome to 171 east 73^rd, a historic five-floor masterpiece that redefines upper east side townhome luxury.  Set back from the street behind a privacy gate, the fa ade is breathtaking in its simplicity and elegance.  Classic red bricks and a bold cornice complement a lovely veranda with intricately restored and refabricated ironwork.  

interiors feature five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and two powder rooms across 7,100 square feet designed by baxt ingui and birgit klein.  A grand skylit spiral staircase wraps around a 5-story ochre chandelier.  

on the garden level, a separate entrance leads past a spacious mudroom into a stunning chef's kitchen and double-height family room.  The family room has a wood-burning fireplace, radiant heated floors, and a wall of windows that open out to a paved courtyard with high privacy fencing.  The kitchen boasts a massive eat-in island, a built-in banquette, and fully integrated appliances.  

the parlor level contains a formal living and dining room.  The dining room easily accommodates an eight-person table, while the living room has a wet bar, built-ins, and a gas fireplace and overlooks the level below.  

the third and fourth levels each have two bedrooms and bathrooms.  The primary suite is on the third level and has a walk-in closet, a wall of reach-in closets, and a lavish spa bathroom with double sinks, a walk-in shower, and a separate soaking tub.  Each remaining bedroom has a walk-in closet and pristine en-suite bathroom.  The fourth level also has a storage room and laundry room with two pairs of washers and dryers and a utility sink.  

the fifth level is ideal for entertaining and casual lounging, with two sun terraces and a media room with a fireplace and wet bar.  

the basement level; was excavated to increase ceiling heights and create highly functional spaces like a private gym, a climate-controlled wine cellar, and a convenient powder room.  

nestled in the heart of the upper east side, 171 east 73^rd street is just three blocks from central park and is close to the metropolitan museum of art and a wide range of restaurants, cafes, and shops.  Accessible subway lines include the 6 and q.