
Basic Information
- MLS # RLS10940578
- Type Townhouse
- Status Active
- Subdivision/Complex Lenox Hill
- Year Built 1929
- Date Listed 03/15/2024
- Days on Market 434
Remarkable 40 FT wide Neo Georgian MansionThis elegant home was built by brothers, Elliott and John Cross Cross & Cross in 1930, as the Hangars Club, an exclusive club for business men involved in the development and financing of early aviation in AmericaEsteemed Architect, Peter Pennoyer and architectural Historian Ann Walker, in their book, New York Transformed: The architecture of Cross & Cross describe the brothers and business partners as Masters of their craft and well connected Society men, who oversaw the construction and development of dignified structures throughout New York City, from apartment houses to country estates of Society families and industry leadersThe Brothers achievements include diverse projects such as: The Art Deco RCA Victor Building 1931 , The Landmark Tiffany Building on 57th & Fifth. 1940, not to mention the exclusive One Sutton Place South cooperative building designed in collaboration with Delano & Aldrich for the Phipps family 1927George S. Chappell, writing about the property for the New Yorker magazine in 1931, said in these beautiful words:A truly Georgian Design and a very successful one is that made by Cross & Cross. This might well be in some quiet London Street, so perfectly has the atmosphere of the gentlemens club house being in our old Manhattan. The interiors of the property have the quiet intimacy and well bred quality predicated by the exterior . The interiors provided all the comforts of a well appointed house, that is, one designed for Captains of BusinessIn 2024, the dazzling outlook of 36 East 63rd Street is more evident than ever on this superb tree lined block: The striking beauty of its centered three story bowed facade from its base up in Flemish bond brickwork and limestone base and trimmed center window elevates the elegant designThis glorious home consists of approximately 15,875 SF of interior space and about 2,775 of outdoor Garden and Roof terraceThe secure formal entrance is an immediate invitation into the clean and minimalist elegance of this home. A very large gallery graced by a WBFP and extra large closet leads to the center Hall with its spectacular 1930 staircase ascending gracefully to the the top floor to reach a superb original cupola rising above itThis Townhouse offers the exclusive use of two large elevators: A private and a service elevator. A special feature rarely found in TownhousesThe residence has a traditional floor plan for an extremely refined lifestyle, it offers countless layout possibilities and is currently set up to accommodate 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, an Eat in kitchen and staff quartersThe glamorous Parlor is simply divine in proportions, flow and light:The Grand Salon runs the entire width of the house in clean and contemporary aesthetics and features five beautiful floor to ceilings windows looking onto 63rd Street and its row of historic houses. The gracious flow is evident between the grand entertaining rooms of this floor. These also include a baronial Formal dining Room with its Parquet de Versailles as well a commodious Library This elegant floor is an invitation for seamless entertaining on a very grand scalePrivate quarters start on the Third floor, with an exceptional Master suite consisting of a 38.926 luminous Master Bedroom with its five large windows looking onto the charming historic block, exquisitely proportioned his and hers dressing rooms and separate bathrooms. A cozy study with a WBFP completes this private retreatThe 4th Floor offers 4 beautifully proportioned bedrooms, each with ensuite bath as well as a staff roomThe 5th Floor includes 2 large south facing bedrooms with ensuite baths, a front Loft like 368196 room with bath, an additional staff room with bath and two tremendous storage roomsThe outdoors: The first floor features a garden/patio which runs the whole width of the residence, it is accessed through floor to ceiling. This is a co-exclusive with Brown Harris Stevens.
Exterior Features
- Waterfront No
- Parking Spaces 0
- Pool No
- Parking Description 0
Interior Features
- Adjusted Sqft 15,875Sq.Ft
- Sqft 15,875 Sq.Ft
Property Features
- Association Fee Frequency Monthly
- City Manhattan
- County New York
- Furnished Info No
- Pets Allowed Yes
- Short Sale Regular Sale
- Stories 5
- HOA Fees N/A
- Subdivision Complex 36 63rd
- Subdivision Info Lenox Hill
- Tax Amount $359,184
- Tax Year 0
- Type of Property Single Family Residence
36 E 63rd
Manhattan, NY 10065Similar Properties For Sale

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