House, 124 E 62nd Street #, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

Description

Endless Possibilities Await! The Best-Priced Opportunity in the East 60s!

Storied Royal Past…A Single-Family Home, Developer’s Dream, Foundation or a Mission to the UN!

Additional floorplan options attached (courtesy of Drew Lang @ Lang Architecture). Ask About Construction Estimates!

Location! Location! Location! Nestled on one of Lenox Hill’s most beautiful tree-lined blocks, near upscale shops, fine dining, and top cultural institutions, just steps from the prestigious Knickerbocker Club, 124 East 62nd Street offers a rare opportunity to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re looking for an elegant single-family residence, an expansive development project, a foundation or an international mission, this home has limitless potential.

A Storied Past, A Promising Future
Built in 1901, this stunning 18.75’ wide Italianate townhouse boasts a white brick façade, soaring black shuttered windows, and a rare front balcony cascading with verdant ivy. Its historic charm blends seamlessly with modern potential, offering endless opportunities for customization. The home once owned by Russian Prince Serge Belosselsky-Belozersky and his American bride, Florence Crane Robinson. This elegant residence, steeped in grandeur and legacy, was the setting for a love story that united nobility with American aristocracy.

Current Layout-
• Garden Level: A gracious entry foyer with an elegant curved staircase bathed in natural light from a domed skylight. The sitting room, dining area, and chef’s kitchen open onto a lush, south-facing garden with a tranquil fountain. An elevator services all five floors.
• Parlor Floor: Featuring a grand solarium, a stately living room with a fireplace, and a private library with a full-length Juliette balcony.
• Third & Fourth Floors: Spacious primary suite with a fireplace, an oversized dressing room, and three additional bedrooms with four full bathrooms.
• Lower Level: Future flexibility for a wine cellar, fitness center, home theater, or private office. Includes laundry, additional bath, and ample storage.
• Expansion Potential – Additional F.A.R. Available
For those seeking to expand, this property offers additional Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.), providing the opportunity to increase square footage and create a truly grand residence. Whether adding more living space, a rooftop terrace, or reimagining the layout, this home presents an unmatched development opportunity.

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Property Details

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Amenities

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Attendance: None
Building Laundry: Common Area
Building Pets: Building Yes
Elevators: 1
Exterior: Balcony, Building Balcony, Private Outdoor Space Over60 Sqft

Fireplace: Wood Burning
Interior: Elevator
Laundry: Laundry Room, Common Area
Lot: Garden
Patio: Deck, Patio, Terrace, Building Deck, Building Patio, Building Terrace, Balcony
Pets: Building Yes, Yes
Room type: Library, Media Room