$85,000 / Month
15 W 68th St
New York, NY 10023
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Bedrooms 8 Bedrooms 8 Br | 14 Baths 14 Baths 14 Ba | 15,000 SF |
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About This Property
Renovated 26' Wide 6-Story Mansion Located just off Central Park, 15 West 68th Street is a magnificent 26' wide, 6-story single-family Beaux-Arts mansion that has been newly renovated to the highest standards to combine an abundance of stunning original detail with the finest modern amenities. This exceptional LEED-certified home with extensive passive house innovations affords approximately 15,000 square feet of immaculate indoor living space, plus an additional approximate 2,540 square feet of marvelous outdoor space in the garden, two terraces, and roof deck. Features of this exceptional home include an elevator that swiftly serves all levels from the basement to the top floor, grand living and entertaining spaces with intricate restored original detail, soaring ceilings reaching 13' high, 8 well-proportioned bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces, a wine cellar, and an exercise room with abundant natural light. The outstanding outdoor spaces include a Fifth Floor terrace with pergola, Sixth Floor South-facing terrace with Central Park views, an outdoor fireplace and bar, splendid roof deck with a hot tub, and a beautiful garden. A Crestron smart home system controls all aspects of the home from the advanced security system, to the Lutron lighting, and central air conditioning/heating. Ideally located just off Central Park West, this home is in close proximity to Lincoln Center, and some of the finest dining and shopping New York City has to offer. The Beaux-Arts mansion at 15 West 68th Street was constructed between 1909 and 1910 for Wall Street financier William Erdmann as a single-family residence. The home was designed by Buchman & Fox, the architectural firm famously associated with the development of Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales. An optimal example of Beaux-Arts architecture, 15 West 68th Street boasts an elegant restored limestone facade with a slate-covered Mansard roof, copper-clad dormers, Juliet balconies, and meticulous interior detailing.
15 W 68th St is a townhome located in New York County and the 10023 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District # 3 attendance zone.
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- Air Conditioning
- Views
- Laundry Facilities
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Lincoln Square is a lively, historic neighborhood bordering Central Park overlooking the Hudson River. Its unbeatable proximity to Manhattan’s most iconic green space, along with its beautiful riverfront views, make this neighborhood a one-of-a-kind urban destination for renters. The public transit on Broadway will get you around New York City, though this neighborhood is very walkable.
Both Julliard and Fordham University reside in Lincoln Square, making this an education hub for Manhattan. The arts are celebrated in Lincoln Square with various theaters, performing arts centers, museums, and music halls, most notable being the Metropolitan Opera House! Local restaurants are divine in Lincoln Square, so after you find your trendy urban apartment, check out the Smith, Rosa Mexicano, or grab a cupcake from Magnolia Bakery.
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Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Views
- Laundry Facilities
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
15 W 68th St is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Fordham Univ., Lincoln Center. It is also near John Jay College, CUNY and Hunter College.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
295 Students
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Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
363 Students
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
337 Students
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Transportation options available in New York include 72 Street (A,B,C Line), located 0.2 mile from 15 W 68th St. 15 W 68th St is near LaGuardia, located 8.2 miles or 19 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 15.1 miles or 23 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 19 min | 8.2 mi |
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 23 min | 15.1 mi |
Time and distance from 15 W 68th St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
15 W 68th St has 3 shopping centers within 2.4 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Central Park
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.4 mi |
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Damrosch Park
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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American Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Central Park Zoo
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Children's Museum of Manhattan
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
15 W 68th St has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Central Park, Damrosch Park, and American Museum of Natural History.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
15 W 68th St has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 13.2 mi |
15 W 68th St is 6.7 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.
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15 W 68th St
New York, NY 10023