164 E 66th St

164 East 66th Street is a stunning, meticulously renovated 18.5’ wide, five-story single-family brownstone townhouse on the Upper East Side in NYC. This building is situated on a quiet, tree-lined block with private access to the Jones Woods Garden. Features of this spectacular townhome include an elevator, a chef’s eat-in kitchen, a gracious parlor floor, multiple outdoor spaces, and a finished basement with an exercise area and sauna.

Enter on the garden level and you will notice radiant heated marble floors and an elegant staircase. A state-of-the-art chef’s eat-in kitchen leads you to a formal dining room with delightful views of the landscaped garden and a gas-burning fireplace with an ornate marble period mantel reclaimed from The Carlton House. The kitchen features high-end appliances, Smallbone cabinets, an abundance of storage (including wine storage), a kettle faucet, and an island with plenty of seating. French doors provide access to the coveted Jones Woods Garden and allow for plenty of natural light to flood the entire floor.

On the Parlor floor, the formal living room centers around a wood-burning fireplace with a marble mantel reclaimed from the Plaza hotel. Glass French doors lead to a balcony with one-of-a-kind views overlooking the historic Jones Woods Garden. Outfitted with a wet bar and nearly 11’ ceiling heights, the parlor level is perfect for entertaining and feels extraordinarily grand. At the front of the house, a library with wood-paneled walls and a gas fireplace is currently being used as an additional informal living space but can serve as an excellent office space.

The third floor features two bedrooms and bathrooms. The rear-facing bedroom is a tranquil oasis with another gas fireplace and views of the lush garden. The front bedroom also has a gas fireplace and plenty of windows for gracious natural light. The fourth floor has an additional 2 bedrooms each with its own bathroom. The laundry room and a large linen closet are also featured on this floor.

An additional bedroom/living space is located on the top floor and features a full bathroom, an extraordinary south-facing terrace overlooking the gardens, and a balcony in the front. The finished cellar is outfitted with an exercise room, a sauna with a shower, and an abundance of storage space.

The home is sited on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and enjoys proximity to the area’s impressive array of cultural pursuits. Madison Avenue’s exclusive stores, galleries, and haute couture boutiques are nearby. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Frick Collection are close at hand along with numerous world-class restaurants and charming cafes. Nearby Central Park provides an oasis of greenery and recreation opportunities.