A Lenox Hill building with classic features and a prime corner location
Outside of 130 East 63rd Street, a domed, deep green awning stretches across the sidewalk, the edge emblazoned with “One Hundred Thirty” in gold script. This sight has become emblematic of the Upper East Side, denoting well-established residences where 24-hour doormen usher well-to-do owners in and out of their homes. The upscale Manhattan classicism continues inside: The attended lobby features glossy wood paneling interpolated with black marble slabs; gold accents and upward lighting help brighten the space. Built in 1960, and later converted to a “condop” ? a combination condominium/cooperative ? in 1991, this corner building still bears the old-school hallmarks of its past, but many owners have renovated their units to meet modern-day standards of style and luxury. Plus, its location at the southwest corner of 63rd Street and Lexington Avenue means residents can easily reach the world-class shopping, dining and museums that the prestigious area is famous for.
Decades of updates have customized individual units
There are 73 residences across 15 floors, sized from one- to three-bedrooms. Prices for single-bedroom units begin around $650,000, while three-bedrooms can reach as high as $3.3 million. Perched on the 15th floor, the two penthouses have only two bedrooms each ? a trade-off for their expansive outdoor living space. Wrap-around terraces offer enough room for al-fresco dining or entertaining, set against the impressive New York skyline. While in-unit features vary throughout, recently renovated and sold residences have included high-end features of every type ? including primary bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, spa-like bathrooms with freestanding soaking tubs and rain showers, and fully appointed chef’s kitchens.
Modern conveniences and a landscaped rooftop round out the building
In addition to the 24-hour doorman and lobby attendant, residents benefit from a live-in super and a basement-level storage room, bike room and laundry room. On the building’s ground floor, five Lexington Avenue retailers enhance residents’ quality of life: within steps, owners can get a beverage at Starbucks, shop at a family-owned jeweler or bespoke footwear boutique, or set an appointment at the nail salon. On the top floor, a rooftop terrace offers an outdoor reprieve from city life. From the chaises or the pergola-covered lounge set, residents can take in magnificent skyline views. The landmarked Barbizon/63 building is the most prominent sight, showing off its Gothic architecture with lancet windows, ornamental detailing, copper roof and chapel-like tower.
Buying into the building
130 East 63rd Street is one of New York City’s relatively few buildings designated as a condop: The residential portion of the building operates like a co-op, while the ground-floor retail spaces are considered condo units. That said, applying to own at 130 East 63rd Street is unique in that prospective homebuyers are not required to interview with the building’s co-op board. What’s more, owners enjoy a liberal financing and subleasing policy, opening the window for investment opportunities. A 2 percent flip tax is mandated for sellers.
Standout attractions and sophisticated culture a stone’s throw away
Four blocks away is an entrance to New York’s most iconic park. The Central Park Zoo sits at this entry point, with Wollman Rink and The Mall and Literary Walk nearby. Residents can also head .7 miles east to enjoy the waterfront and dog park at Andrew Haswell Green Park. Neighboring the building, the Society of Illustrators is a charming, non-profit museum. On the third floor, visitors can relax on the outdoor patio or sip on craft cocktails while taking in an original Norman Rockwell piece hanging behind the bar. Farther down the block is one of French chef Daniel Boulud’s restaurants, Café Boulud. His twice-Michelin-starred outpost, Daniel, is also within walking distance, as are several renowned museums like the MoMA and Asia Society and Museum. Morton Williams Supermarket is one block away and Equinox Fitness Club is right across Lexington Avenue. Upscale department stores and designer boutiques can be found along Lexington, Madison and Fifth Avenues. When residents venture outside of the neighborhood, they can find stairs to the F and Q trains just several paces from the lobby’s front door.
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Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
2/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
79/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Tramway Plaza
7 min walk
Picnic Area
Grand Army Plaza
9 min walk
Honey Locust Park
10 min walk
Picnic Area
Trails
St. Catherine's Park
11 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Andrew Haswell Green Park
11 min walk
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Twenty-Four Sycamores Park
12 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Greenacre Park
14 min walk
Picnic Area
Nature Center
50th Street Commons
15 min walk
Picnic Area
Channel Gardens
3 min drive
Picnic Area
Nature Center
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