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1 Bathroom
$8,500
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159 E 63rd St

Garden-Level 1 Bedroom with Private Garden | Available August 1 | Flexible 6–12 Month Lease Rarely available, this spacious floor-through 1-bedroom, 1-bath garden apartment offers exceptional scale, privacy, and the exclusive use of a tranquil... private townhouse garden. Rich in character and architectural charm, the residence features two wood-burning fireplaces, hardwood oak floors, a gracious entry foyer, and a dramatic step-down living room with high ceilings. Thoughtful updates include a renovated kitchen and bath, creating a seamless blend of historic detail and modern comfort. The expansive full-width living room opens through elegant French doors directly onto the private garden—an ideal setting for entertaining, working from home, or enjoying a quiet outdoor retreat. The generously sized south-facing bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed and offers excellent storage. With convenient street-level access and live/work or professional use permitted, this unique residence is perfectly suited for a variety of lifestyles. Historically, the apartment has attracted long-term, high-quality tenants, including prior use by a private art dealer. Apartment Features: •\t1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom •\tExclusive private garden •\tFloor-through layout •\tLive/work permitted •\tTwo wood-burning fireplaces •\tHigh ceilings •\tHardwood oak floors •\tRenovated kitchen and bathroom •\tFrench doors to garden •\tKing-size bedroom •\tExcellent storage •\tStreet-level access Available: August 1 Lease Term: 6 months to 1 year Fee Disclosure-$100 credit check A truly special home offering townhouse living, outdoor space, and flexible use in one of the city's most desirable settings.

Rental Terms:
Monthly: $8,500

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floors

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • Laundry Room in Community

Security

  • Controlled Access

Shopping Centers

Savoy Plaza Walk: 3 min Distance: 0.2 mi
Grand Central Terminal Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
E Walk Walk: 35 min Distance: 1.9 mi

Military

Governors Island Support Center Drive: 18 min Distance: 8.0 mi

Transit / Subway

Lexington Avenue-63 Street Walk: 1 min Distance: 0.1 mi
59 Street (4,5,6 Line) Walk: 5 min Distance: 0.3 mi
Manhattan Tram Station Walk: 6 min Distance: 0.3 mi
Lexington Av/59 St Walk: 4 min Distance: 0.2 mi
68 Street-Hunter College Walk: 6 min Distance: 0.3 mi
Grand Central Walk: 18 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Grand Central Terminal Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
33 St (Path) Walk: 39 min Distance: 2.0 mi
New York Penn Station (Njt) Walk: 43 min Distance: 2.3 mi
Long Island City Station Walk: 47 min Distance: 2.6 mi

Airports

LaGuardia Drive: 15 min Distance: 7.0 mi
Newark Liberty International Drive: 23 min Distance: 15.7 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Hunter College Walk: 6 min Distance: 0.3 mi
LIM College Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Marymount Manhattan College Walk: 9 min Distance: 0.5 mi
Weill Cornell Medical College Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.8 mi

Parks and Recreation

Central Park Zoo Walk: 7 min Distance: 0.4 mi
St. Catherine's Park Walk: 10 min Distance: 0.5 mi
Sony Wonder Technology Lab Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Central Park Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
John Jay Park Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.3 mi

Ratings

Walkability

Exceptionally friendly

Walkability

100/ 100

Transit

Exceptionally friendly

Transit

100/ 100

Bikeability

Very friendly

Bikeability

80/ 100

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Sound

Active

Sound

68/ 100

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