KAPANI-PANIWALA NA BIHIRA NA OPORTUNIDAD na magkaroon ng isang napakalawak na 4,700 square foot na duplex na may 5 silid-tulugan at 6.5 banyo sa ilalim ng $5 milyon! DAPAT MONG TINGNAN ang bahay na ito sa lungsod na may mga malalaking silid, isang napakagandang hagdang mahogany, air-conditioning sa buong bahay, magagandang hardwood na sahig, at mga custom na bintana na soundproof na may salamin. Kasama sa karagdagang mga tampok ang prewar na karakter at alindog, 9-paa na kisame, orihinal na inlaid na paligid ng fireplace, magagandang kahoy na mantles, crown moldings, at maraming bintana na punung-puno ng liwanag na tumitingin sa kahanga-hangang East River. Mula sa parehong palapag, may mga kamangha-manghang tanawin ng tubig na umaabot ng 60 talampakan mula sulok hanggang sulok!

Isang eleganteng pasukin na foyer at powder room ang nagdadala sa isang grand na double living room na pinasikat ng mga kamangha-manghang tanawin ng tubig at dalawang fireplace na gumagamit ng kahoy. Sa hilagang bahagi ng apartment ay isang open concept na kusina/sala na nakakonekta sa isang pantry para sa mga impormal na pagtitipon o pormal na salu-salo. Ang tradisyunal na kusina ay may kasamang FiveStar range at hood, Bosch appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator, at dalawang pinalamig na drawer para sa inumin. Ang maluwang na ikalawang palapag ay may kasamang apat na karagdagang silid-tulugan, tatlo sa mga ito ay may ensuite na banyo. Isang marangyang wood-paneled na study mula sa tuktok ng hagdang-bato ang nagbubukas sa isang malaking den na may pangatlong fireplace na gumagamit ng kahoy. Mula doon, masisiyahan ka sa iyong sariling full-sized na laundry room! Ang sikat ng araw at tahimik na tanawin ng ilog ay lumilikha ng isang pribadong santuwaryo na nakasandal sa itaas ng mga ilaw na pangkalye ng bakal at mga cobblestone na punungkahoy ng sikat na 72nd Street cul-de-sac.

Puno ng makasaysayang kwento, ang alamat na piraso ng New York City na ito ay ang dating tahanan ng tanyag na mamamahayag, manunulat, at Patnugot ng The Paris Review, George Plimpton. Pag-aari ng pamilya Plimpton sa loob ng halos 60 taon, ang bahay ay nag-host ng mga bantog na party para sa mga tanyag na manunulat ng New York at Lipunan kabilang ang mga tulad nina Truman Capote, Paul McCartney, Andy Warhol, at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Ito ay matatagpuan sa isang serye ng mga row house na kilala bilang "The Black and Whites," na may mga mataas na makintab na pulang pintuan at natatanging two-tone na panlabas.

Ang 541 East 72nd Street ay isang itinatag na pet-friendly na Coop na may apat na magkakaugnay na gusali at isang live-in Superintendent / Resident Manager na humahawak ng mga araw-araw na paghahatid ng package. Ang 541 building ay may 5 palapag na may 2 yunit bawat palapag (A & B), ilan sa mga ito ay pinagsama. Ang duplex na ito ay ang kumbinasyon ng 4 na yunit na umaabot sa buong 2nd at 3rd na palapag. Sa kabuuan, may 7 yunit sa 541 na gusali. Ang iba pang 3 gusali ay mayroon ding mga A, B, C, & D na yunit, kung kaya't mas malaki sila kaysa sa 541. Isang full-time handyman ang tumutulong sa live-in Super at ang Coop ay may bike room at parking garage na matatagpuan direkta sa likod ng mga gusali. Ang lokasyon nito ay nasa distansyang lakarin sa maraming paaralan sa Upper East Side, pati na rin sa 72nd Street Subway Station at Q train. Ang mga residente ay hindi lamang nakikinabang sa privacy at anonymity, kundi pati na rin sa siguradong pag-access sa pamamagitan ng dobleng pintuan at key fob entry, pati na rin sa isang video intercom system. "Ang Black and Whites" ay nagbibigay ng isang natatangi at kaakit-akit na pagtakas mula sa pang-araw-araw na kaguluhan ng buhay-lungsod kasama ang kanilang mapayapang lokasyon sa tabi ng tubig at maginhawang sulok sa Upper East Side.

Mangyaring tandaan na ang bahay ay kasalukuyang walang laman gaya ng nakikita sa mga hindi nilagyan ng muwebles na litrato. Kasama rito ang mga litrato na dati nang nilagyan ng muwebles.

ANG MAY-ARI AY MAY A MORNING STUDIO APARTMENT NA NGAYON AY INAAHALAGAAN PARA SA UNANG ULIT. MAAARI RIN ITONG BINILI BILANG BAHAGI NG ISANG TRANSAKSYON PARA SA DALAWANG APARTMENT.

INCREDIBLE RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a sprawling 4,700 square foot 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath duplex for under $5 million! MUST SEE this country house in the city featuring large-scale rooms, a magnificent mahogany staircase, air-conditioning throughout, beautiful hardwood floors, and custom soundproof glazed windows. Additional features include prewar character and charm, 9- foot ceilings, original inlaid fireplace surrounds, ornate wooden mantles, crown moldings, and numerous light-filled windows overlooking the majestic East River. From both floors, there are spectacular waterfront views spanning 60-feet corner to corner!

An elegant entry foyer and powder room lead to a grand sunlit double living room with stunning water views and two wood-burning fireplaces. On the north facing side of the apartment is an open concept kitchen / dining area connected to a butler's pantry perfect for informal gatherings or formal entertaining. Traditional kitchen includes a FiveStar range and hood, Bosch appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and two refrigerated beverage drawers. The spacious second floor includes four additional bedrooms, three of which have ensuite baths. A luxurious wood paneled study off the top of the staircase opens to a large den including a third wood-burning fireplace. From there, enjoy your very own full-sized laundry room! Sunlight and serene river views create a private sanctuary nestled above the iron street lamps and tree-lined cobblestones of this famed 72nd Street cul-de-sac.

Full of storied history, this legendary piece of New York City is the former residence of renowned journalist, writer, and Editor of The Paris Review, George Plimpton. Owned by the Plimpton family for nearly 60 years, the home has hosted iconic parties for New York's literary elite and Society including the likes of Truman Capote, Paul McCartney, Andy Warhol, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It is located in a series of row houses known as "The Black and Whites," with their high-gloss red lacquer doors and distinctive two-tone exteriors.

541 East 72nd Street is an established pet-friendly Coop with four connected buildings and a live-in Superintendent / Resident Manager who handles daily package deliveries. The 541 building has 5 floors with 2 units per floor (A & B), some of which have been combined. This duplex is the combination of 4 units spanning the entire 2nd and 3rd floors. In total, there are 7 units in the 541 building. The other 3 buildings all have A, B, C, & D units, so are larger than 541. A full time-handyman assists the live-in Super and the Coop has a bike room and parking garage located directly behind the buildings. Its location is walking distance to numerous Upper East Side schools, as well as the 72nd Street Subway Station and Q train. Residents enjoy not only privacy and anonymity, but secure access through double doors and key fob entry, as well as a video intercom system. "The Black and Whites" provide a unique and charming escape from the daily hustle and bustle of city life with their peaceful waterfront location and quaint little nook on the Upper East Side.

Please note the home is currently empty as seen in the unfurnished photographs. Included are previously furnished pictures.

THE OWNER ALSO OWNS A FIRST FLOOR STUDIO APARTMENT THAT IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME. IT CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED AS PART OF A SALES TRANSACTION FOR BOTH APARTMENTS.