Beautiful 20-foot-wide townhome nestled between Madison and Park Avenues.52 East 81st Street is a five-story neoclassical residence built in 1915 with two distinct private outdoor spaces. There is a rare opportunity presented here to completely transform this property into your dream home or to keep it as a multi-family property that generates income.The home is currently configured as three units, consisting of two duplex units and a single-level unit. The property will be delivered fully vacant, with no tenants in place, providing the new owner with complete flexibility from day one.An enchanting, landscaped south-facing garden is located just off the formal dining room on the first level, while a charming terrace is perched on the third level.Situated just two blocks from Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with countless top dining and shopping options nearby, this appealing location is right in the heart of the Upper East Side. A once-in-a-generation opportunity awaits.
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Matthew D Hughes (mhughes@bhsusa.com) from Listing Office: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC.

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