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40 E 74th St

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New York, NY 10021

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The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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Property Information

  • Furnished Units Available

About This Property

Just off Madison Avenue on East 74th Street in the Lenox Hill neighborhood, this one-bedroom, one-bath duplex home can be found within a 23-foot wide 1930 townhouse cooperative. As elegant and glamorous as a Hollywood film set, with over nine-foot ceilings, two wood-burning fireplaces, two, North-facing bow windows overlooking a tree-lined street, and two juliette balconies perfect for planting flowers or fresh herbs, this stunning and spacious home is offered fully furnished for five months only. Shared laundry is conveniently accessed via the elevator from either level, and there is professional management and a responsive building superintendent. Fewer than two blocks from Central Park and just around the corner from The Frick Collection, Asia Society Museum and the designer boutiques and art galleries of Madison Avenue, residents of 40 East 74th Street enjoy authentic cuisine at Via Quadronno and Cafe Boulud, jazz and classic cabaret at the Cafe Carlyle and an easy commute to Lenox Hill Hospital, Hunter College and the 6 train.

40 E 74th St is a townhome located in New York County and the 10021 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District # 2 attendance zone.

Townhome Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Furnished
  • Laundry Facilities
Location
40 E 74th St, New York,
NY 10021
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Neighborhood

Welcome to NYC’s Upper East Side, a neighborhood renowned for its posh reputation. Made up of several smaller communities, renters can choose from Carnegie Hill, Lenox Hill, and Yorkville. If you’re looking to find an apartment in NYC’s Upper East Side, you may already know that they are notorious for their luxury amenities and high price points. However, apartments at more affordable price points can be found in the neighborhood as well.

Wondering if it’s a good idea to make the move to the Upper East Side? First understand what the neighborhood has in store. This notable neighborhood offers a variety of attractions for residents and visitors alike. Stroll through the sidewalks of Museum Mile and explore the countless local restaurants and specialty boutiques. Make a stop at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art, and take in New York’s famous Fifth Avenue.

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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Furnished
  • Laundry Facilities
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Hunter College
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Marymount Manhattan College
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Weill Cornell Medical College
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
LIM College
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
40 E 74th St is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Hunter College. It is also near Marymount Manhattan College and Weill Cornell Medical College.
Schools
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
655 Students
Attendance Zone
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
949 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
415 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
370 Students
Attendance Zone
Rudolf Steiner School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
The Hewitt School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
464 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in New York include 77 Street (4,6 Line), located 0.3 mile from 40 E 74th St. 40 E 74th St is near LaGuardia, located 7.6 miles or 17 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 16.2 miles or 25 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
77 Street (4,6 Line)
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
68 Street-Hunter College
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
72 St
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Lexington Avenue-63 Street
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
86 Street (4,5,6 Line)
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Grand Central
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
Grand Central Terminal
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
33 St (Path)
Drive: 8 min 2.7 mi
New York Penn Station (Njt)
Drive: 8 min 2.7 mi
Long Island City Station
Drive: 10 min 3.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
LaGuardia
 Drive: 17 min 7.6 mi
Newark Liberty International
 Drive: 25 min 16.2 mi

Walkability Near 40 E 74th St New York, NY 10021

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 40 E 74th St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Grand Central Terminal
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
E Walk
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Port Authority Bus Terminal
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
40 E 74th St has 3 shopping centers within 2.5 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Central Park Zoo
 Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Central Park
 Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
St. Catherine's Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
American Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
John Jay Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
40 E 74th St has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Central Park Zoo, Central Park, and St. Catherine's Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Lenox Hill Hospital
Walk: 4 min 0.3 mi
Gracie Square Hospital
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Hospital for Special Surgery
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
40 E 74th St has 3 hospitals within 0.9 mile, the nearest is Lenox Hill Hospital which is 0.3 mile away and a 4 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Governors Island Support Center
Drive: 18 min 8.8 mi
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 29 min 14.2 mi
40 E 74th St is 8.8 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.

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