Description

238 West 74th Street is an elegant Barrel Fronted Row House in the Neo Grec style with Romanesque influence, built in 1886 by William J Merrit. The brick and brownstone facade features a prominent stoop with double front doors, a circular bay with rounded dentil cornice as well as an under-stoop entrance to the garden level. It is quietly situated between Broadway and West End Avenue, just around the corner from the Ansonia building and right up the hill from Riverside Park, within the West End - Collegiate Historic District. The house measures 21 x 68 on a 102 lot, with 5 levels, two elevators servicing all floors, five bedrooms, six and one-half baths, a home office or staff quarters, two private outdoor spaces and a 55 private swimming pool.

The home has been completely modernized, designed with emphasis on clean lines, natural light, organic materials and a stately impression. It is delivered in excellent, move-in condition after a gut renovation completed in 2022.


Garden Level

Enter through the under-stoop vestibule into the kitchen and dining level, with access to the landscaped outdoor terrace. There are staff quarters with a large bay window and a full bath with shower, pedestal sink and floating toilet.

The central kitchen is sleek and bright. A central island has a Kohler double porcelain sink with chrome water fixture. The island is framed by 19 linear feet of prep space with a second bay sink with chrome faucet. Quartz countertops and integrated back splash are surrounded by white lacquer cabinetry comprising over 20 unique storage spaces above and below. Theres a six-burner stainless steel Wolf gas range with griddle and chrome pot filler along with a Viking double door stainless refrigerator and two Bosch dishwashers. The kitchen has two different ice makers as well as a compact beer fridge and additional wine fridge.

The kitchen opens onto a magnificent dining room, which comfortably seats 10, with adjacent lounge area, and floor to ceiling glass walls facing out to the landscaped backyard. A minimalist light rail chandelier, tilt and turn windows, an 8 glass door and the base of the floating staircase add to the elegance.

The private 34 backyard is tiled, with planted borders of trees and pebbles. Custom lighting illuminates the wood and tile surrounding walls. Theres plenty of space for furniture, grilling, or outdoor play.

Lower Level

The lower level of the home is the resort quality 41 swimming pool and an 8x8 spa with large skylight, wet bar with ice maker, dressing suite with built-in shelving and storage, a full laundry closet and an ensuite bath with ultra-luxurious spa shower which is also a steam shower. There are multi-colored LED lights in the heated pool and spa as well as heated floors and heated towel racks on this level, which also features a central dehumidification system.



Parlor Level

The main entrance of the home, through a glass vestibule, opens to a lofty, open parlor floor with 102 ceilings. The front of the house is the rounded bay with five floor-to-ceiling glass panels overlooking 74th Street. There are two living areas. A built-in Amanti electric fireplace floats above rectified porcelain floors that extend throughout the house. There is a full wet bar with ice maker, glass shelving and built-in cabinetry. Double glass doors open above the backyard one floor below. There is a marble powder room on this level.

Third Floor

The second floor has two large primary bedrooms with ensuite baths. Ceiling height on this level is 910.

The north bedroom features a wide bay window with automatic blinds across the front of the house. Theres room for a king sized bed, seating area and plenty of furniture. The bath showcases custom jade sliced pebble tile with a rain shower, wide vanity, automatic floating toilet and a built-in closet with shelving on two walls.

The south bedroom has a private outdoor terrace overlooking the backyard. Also king-sized in scale, the room has a wall of south facing windows with two sets of double glass doors, one of which accesses the terrace. There are automatic blinds across the south wall. The bath features built-ins for linen, honed translucent marble floors and walls, separate shower and deep soaking tub, a floating automatic toilet and a wide vanity with dual above counter basins. A large double closet finishes this awesome suite.

Both baths have Kohler toilets with bidet and heating functions as well as heated bathroom floors.

Fourth Floor

The central floating staircase rises towards a sun-filled skylight over the top floor of the building. There are three bedrooms, two baths and a laundry center on this floor, which features full-sized Samsung washer and dryer.

The north bedroom is the full width of the house. Theres a wall of north facing windows, including the bay, all with automatic window shades. Ceiling height in this room is 11, and there are two double closets. Theres room for a king-sized bedroom suit, seating or work area, and the ensuite bath has a wide vanity with above-counter basin. The glass shower has a rain shower head and body sprayer. The toilet has bidet and heating functions and the floors are heated. Theres Bali blend Pebble Mosaic stone tile contrasted with a textured wall tile.

The two bedrooms on the south side of the building, measuring 9 x 19, each have a double closet and a window overlooking the backyard and treetops. There is a shared full bathroom with double vanity, above counter basins, mosaic tiled shower with additional body sprayer.


The home is outfitted with video security and a built-in Russound audio system which is controllable with a digital app. There are automatic window shades throughout the entire house as well as a generator on the roof.

This classic house is delivered in turn-key condition, ready for move-in right away with no additional repairs or renovations necessary.

BOND New York Properties is a licensed real estate broker that proudly supports equal housing opportunity. Listing courtesy of Bond New York Properties LLC ...
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