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217 East 61st St. #STREET

Located at 217 East 61st Street 217 East 61st Street, #Street, New York, NY Lenox Hill, Upper East Side
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studio, 1 bath

This lovely four story, townhouse on a beautiful tree-lined street has a long historic provenance of its own. President Theodore Roosevelt reportedly gave it to his daughter Alice as a wedding present in 1906, Russian Prince Serge Obolensky lived here and this was the New York City home of actor Mongomery Clift.

This lovely four story, townhouse on a beautiful tree-lined street has a long historic provenance of its own. President Theodore Roosevelt reportedly gave it to his daughter Alice as a wedding present in 1906, Russian Prince Serge Obolensky lived here and this was the New York City home of actor Mongomery Clift. Located in the Treadwell Farm Historic District, this 18’ wide, single family home has most of its original details intact and 7 working fireplaces. Huge double parlor with a terrace overlooking a lush garden is perfect for family or entertaining. Grand proportions and great bones make this charming house a renovator’s dream. Currently configured as 4 bedrooms, all with original details and 5

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About the Building

217 East 61st Street  New York, NY 10065
Two-Family Home in Lenox Hill
  • 2 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • 1905 Built
Sales listings: 1 previous
Rentals listings: 3 previous
Documents and Permits: 9 documents
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Transportation

  • N R 4 5 6 W at Lexington Av-59 St

    under 500 feet

  • F Q at 63rd Street

    under 500 feet

  • F Q at Lexington Av

    0.17 miles

  • 6 at 68th St

    0.35 miles

  • Q at 72nd Street

    0.39 miles

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Schools

District 2 - Schools zoned for this address:
East Side Elementary School, PS 267

(0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

 J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner

(06,07,08,SE)
Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.
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