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Sold for $3,410,000 on 08/11/23
  • $3,410,000

    75 1/2 Bedford St, New York, NY 10014

    3beds
    999sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1901
    760 Square Feet Lot
    $3,665,400 Zestimate®
    $3,413/sqft
    $7,807 Estimated rent

    What's special

    **Showing Monday through Sunday by Appointment Only ** This 19th-century building is one of the most unique and historical properties in all of Manhattan with its own Wikipedia page and numerous press articles! Famously known as Millay's House, the three-story plus finished basement 1873 Dutch-style house has been renovated with a modern touch and aesthetic still it is featuring original details of the house. This gem of a townhouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 4 wood-burning fireplaces, original exposed beams, and a fully finished lower level retreat. There's abundant light on all three floors, from the skylight to the oversized windows, and the rear of the house has floor-to-ceiling French doors on the first and second floors that open onto a tree-shaded backyard. Each floor has an open layout and a beautiful white oak floor throughout. Modern kitchen with custom millwork, Italian marble countertops, backsplash and bathrooms. With its unique architecture, this famous home shares notable residents. In 1923, the house was leased by a consortium of artists who used it for actors working at the nearby Cherry Lane Theater. Cary Grant and John Barrymore stayed at the house while performing at the Cherry Lane during this time. The anthropologist, Margaret Mead, The cartoonist, William Steig, and the Pulitzer prize-winning poet, Edna St. Vincent Millay lived in the house from 1923 to 1924 This is really a once in a lifetime chance to own your own very unique piece of NYC history! Please call or email for a private showing. Notable press: Wall Street Journal, Insider , VillagePreservation, Curbed

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 999 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 760 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 005840030

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1901

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: New York
    Services availability