32 E 74th St New York City, NY 10021

<p> <strong>Welcome to 32 East 74th Street: The First Modern Townhouse in the Upper East Side</strong></p> <p>Designed in 1935 by renowned architect William Lescaze, a pioneer of the European International Style, this exceptional townhome offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of modernist history in one of Manhattan's most lucrative neighborhoods. Meticulously renovated from top to bottom, including the addition of a large elevator, this residence harmoniously blends the original mid-century design with contemporary luxuries.</p> <p>Spanning over 7,000 square feet (650 SM) with a <strong>20" x 57"</strong> footprint on a <strong>102"</strong> lot, the property is currently configured as three elegant duplex apartments. It is an excellent opportunity for investment, multi-generational living, or easy transformation back into a single-family or two-family residence. Each unit is outfitted with high-end kitchens featuring Viking appliances, as well as private outdoor space, in-unit washers and dryers, Sonos sound systems, central air conditioning, central vacuum, and private keyed elevator access.</p> <p>Lescaze's iconic architectural vision is beautifully preserved, with standout features such as his signature glass brick window wall and large, light-filled windows that flood the interiors with natural light, creating an open and airy atmosphere. The home also offers a private garden and a vast roof terrace, perfect for outdoor dining, relaxation, and entertaining.</p> <p>This property offers ultimate flexibility, whether you wish to convert it into a sprawling single-family mansion with <strong>8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, and 6 outdoor spaces</strong>, along with a wealth of customization options, or retain its current multi-unit configuration.</p> <p> <strong>Current Configuration:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Lower Duplex:</strong> 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a den/office, with a large kitchen/living room and a primary bedroom overlooking a south-facing, landscaped, furnished patio. </li><li> <strong>Middle Duplex:</strong> 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a bonus room, great for an office, den, or massive closet. </li><li> <strong>Top Duplex:</strong> 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, with a spacious, landscaped, furnished sun terrace off the kitchen overlooking the charming townhouses of East 74th Street. There are also south-facing terraces off the living room and primary bedroom, ensuring abundant sunlight. </li></ul> <p>East 74th Street is a picturesque, tree-lined block just moments from <strong> D'Agostino's and Citarella markets</strong>, two minutes from <strong>Central Park, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art</strong>, with multiple nearby bus routes. Zoned for <strong>PS 6</strong>, the neighborhood is home to world-class dining options, including <strong>Antonucci, Elio's, Toloache, Nightly's, Uva, BLT Prime, Casa Tua, The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, Kappo Masa, and Sistina</strong>.</p>