Stately and expansive, this 3-family East Village townhouse spans four floors plus a basement, and offers beautiful interiors, a peaceful private garden and a sun-soaked roof deck. Built 20' x 68' with a four-story extension, this home is nestled on a quiet tree-lined street. The enclosed front courtyard offers a welcoming entrance. The first and second floor duplex features a South facing living room, open kitchen, separate office, two large bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a chic solarium with casement style French doors opening onto a garden oasis. The third and fourth floor units offer beautiful open kitchens, two renovated full baths in each, hardwood floors, and washer/dryers. Amenities include multi-zone heating and air conditioning, 6 marble baths with radiant heat floors, Siberian oak plank flooring, inlaid hardwood floors and renovated mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The Certificate of Occupancy is for a three-family residence, and can be converted to single-family, or two family (architectural plans available). Perfect for investment income or multi-generational living. Shown by Appointment.

THE I.M. PEI RESIDENCE - 11 SUTTON PLACE Perched above Manhattan's East River and located within the prestigious tree-lined enclave of Sutton Place is this historic townhouse and home of celebrated architect I.M. Pei and his wife, Eileen. Acquired by the couple more than 45 years ago, 11 Sutton Place is a four-story residence offering exceptional provenance and the sophisticated modernist aesthetic Pei was famous for. According to I. M. Pei's daughter, "My father did not design private homes for clients, that was not really his field, so this is such an ultimate space because this is really the expression of my father's sense of what family is." THE ARCHITECT Renowned for designing some of the world's most memorable landmarks, I.M. Pei's accomplishments include The Louvre Pyramid in Paris, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Pei made his reputation by creating buildings intersecting art, history, and culture. In 1983, he won the Pritzker Prize, the highest honor bestowed on a living architect. THE RESIDENCE The townhouse at 11 Sutton Place comprises four to five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two powder rooms, plus a basement, with all floors serviced by a private elevator. Light, airy, and with impeccable interior and exterior renovations designed and implemented by I.M. Pei, this exceptional property features dramatic floor-to-ceiling picture windows facing the verdant Sutton Square Gardens, with views of the East River, Queensboro Bridge, and Roosevelt Island beyond. At the heart of the house is a grand marble foyer and breathtaking spiral staircase of Mr. Pei's design. Ascending from the first floor to the home's three upper levels, the staircase is capped with a large oblong skylight enhanced with a geometric treatment, reminiscent of Mr. Pei's famed glass pyramid at the Louvre. Garden Floor The extended kitchen, equipped with updated stainless steel appliances, is located on the garden floor and accessed from the foyer. Behind the kitchen is a staff room with impressive space for a potential butler's pantry, and includes another sink and useful storage space. Perfect for entertaining, and with lovely views of the garden, is the marble floored formal dining room with fireplace. Capable of accommodating large dinner parties, the dining room provides access to the owner's private garden and residents' park, Sutton Square Gardens, through its glass sliding doors. Parlor Floor The graceful staircase leads up to the parlor floor. Views of the park and the river beyond light the living room, where the Peis loved to host lively intellectual affairs with their circle of friends, global dignitaries, and artists. The living room boasts over 10-foot-tall ceilings, Tasmanian oak floors, and a working fireplace framed in elegant soapstone designed by Mr. Pei. The parlor floor also leads to a magnificent library with towering built-in bookshelves and another fireplace of I.M. Pei's design. The library can easily be converted to a fifth bedroom. Third Floor The third floor features a spacious and serene master bedroom with views of the Queensboro Bridge. A great place for relaxation or contemplation, the master bedroom features built-in bookshelves, an en suite bathroom, and a fireplace with an original mantel made of wood and framed by marble. Down the hall from the master is the second bedroom, featuring a luxurious vanity lined with mirrors, and ample closet space. This room also has a charming nook facing Sutton Place and 58th Street. Fourth Floor With its most striking vantage point of the staircase and skylight above, the fourth floor offers two large bedrooms both with en suite bathrooms and ample closet space. The rear-facing bedroom overlooks the garden's treetops and Roosevelt Tramway while the front bedroom on this floor also provides a delightful nook, perfect for a home office or small library. Additional features of the townhouse include a lavish temperature-controlled wine cellar in the basement, with additional space that could be further utilized by the next owners as staff quarters. THE HISTORY AND LIFESTYLE Sutton Place, one of New York's most exclusive and bucolic enclaves, is comprised of 14 stately townhouses arranged in a U-shape surrounding a private park facing the East River with views of the Queensboro Bridge and Roosevelt Island. The neighborhood has been referred to as Little London because the prewar townhouses are reminiscent of that city's Belgravia neighborhood. The area was pioneered in the early 1920s by socialite Anne Vanderbilt looking to find a place of quiet and peace but still blocks away from the vibrancy of Manhattan. She convinced friends, such as Anne Morgan, daughter of banker J.P. Morgan, to join her in converting the former industrial area into an avenue of grand townhouses. Other notable families followed in the years since, drawn by the river views and quiet access to nature, with five-star dining, upscale culture, and fine shopping.

Originally built in 1899, 209 East 72nd Street is a magnificent 4-story townhouse with a garden level and multiple private outdoor spaces that was renovated by renowned architect Peter Pennoyer in 1996. The 20' wide limestone home, built out 50' with a 12' extension in the rear. Two large Kwanzan cherry trees frame the home's entrance, creating a beautiful canopy that surrounds it in greenery. Inside, a welcoming foyer with fireplace, powder room and walk-in closet, while two built-in window benches offer a comfortable resting spot and street-level views. An elegant spiral staircase originates on this first level. The elevator services all floors including the basement. Continuing on the first level is something rarely found in a private residence. Descending an imperial staircase, you arrive at a stunning double-height gallery with 15' ceilings. It is an art collector's dream. A floor-to-ceiling wall of glass windows and doors leads out to a gorgeous, landscaped garden designed by Madison Cox. The 40' back garden features Japanese maple trees surrounded by 25 year-old cascading climbing hydrangea. On the second floor, a stately library/living room lined with custom built-in mahogany bookcases enjoys a second gas fireplace as well as a trio of French doors that overlook the private garden. Unusual in a townhouse, there are side windows providing east and west exposures. Facing south onto 72nd Street through three beautiful French doors with Juliette balconies, a superb formal dining and a fully equipped kitchen and bar. A powder room is located next to the library. A large eat-in kitchen on the third level features three sunny, south-facing windows. It is fitted with high-end stainless-steel appliances including a dual Viking range with grill and vented hood, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and a Viking wine refrigerator. This level also consists of a third bedroom/den (featuring a third gas fireplace) which opens to a lovely 200-square-foot terrace overlooking the private garden's treetops and is wired for sound. A full bathroom and spacious laundry room with full-sized washer/dryer and sink complete the third floor. The fourth level offers two primary bedrooms with their own full bathrooms. The larger bedroom has a fourth gas fireplace, and two large custom mahogany walk-in closets. Skylights above the staircase, hallway, and larger bathroom drench the top floor with a bright, natural glow. The home is also equipped with central air and heat, and there are beautiful hardwood floors in various styles throughout. 209 East 72nd Street's central Upper East Side location offers the very best of neighborhood shopping, dining, entertainment, cultural institutions, and transportation options.

Elegance and Opulence on the Most Handsome West 80s Row
20-Footer, Steps from Riverside Park

On one of the most attractive, quiet, tree-lined Riverside Drive side streets, in the middle of an undisturbed row of brownstones, this 20-foot townhouse features not only a fabulous owner's duplex (potentially a triplex), but also six one-bedroom apartments with a fine balance of original details and modern amenities.

The owner's duplex offers a large sun-drenched kitchen with room for a breakfast table at its windows. The kitchen is open to a spacious dining room and a gracious living room with 12 foot ceilings. The living room retains oak wainscoting, tiled fireplace, and its original parquet and inlaid flooring, with windows facing a magnificent magnolia tree in the back yard. This parlor floor also has a large coat closet with double-hung tiger maple doors, a bar, and bathroom.

The main entrance with carved oak details, a large mirror, and original elegant light fixture, leads from a wide stoop both to the duplex, and to the six apartments upstairs.

Owner's Duplex Garden Level:
A seldom used entrance under the stoop leads to the garden level. Here you find a handsome front bedroom and half-bathroom just off the main hallway. A commodious master bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and separate dressing area occupies the middle of the floor. At the rear lies a comfortable family room with French doors that allow in sunlight as well as access to the garden. Beyond the family room is a second bedroom that opens out to the garden. Architectural highlights of this floor include exposed brick walls, two fireplaces, original wood floors, and a beamed ceiling in the family room.

Owner's Duplex Parlour Level:
Ascend the wide, limestone stoop to the main hall where you will behold masterful Victorian fretwork as well as ornate wainscoting and an elegant central staircase. Enter the owner's duplex to discover a lovely open floorplan with twelve-foot ceilings, ideal for entertaining guests. The spacious front kitchen has enormous windows, butcher block countertops, and numerous cabinets. A large, central dining room flows seamlessly into a formal living room complete with a fireplace and garden view. This was the grand formal dining room when this townhouse was built ? the most important room in the house. The rear pocket door leads to a quaint library with built in bookshelves and access to a small terrace. A full bathroom is also located on this floor.

Third, Fourth, and Fifth Floors:
All apartments on these floors are gracious one-bedrooms. Each bright, thoughtfully laid out unit has elements of the original, rich building design with beautiful oak doors and large closet space. They also contain comfortable modern kitchens and baths. Additionally, the fourth floor rear apartment has a private terrace.

Cellar:
With private access from the owner's unit as well as ample room for storage, mechanicals, and laundry, this tidy and dry cellar is a homeowners dream. Since the ceiling height is just over seven feet, the space can be finished without excavation.