Opportunity and abundance await at 152 East 74th Street, a stunning five-story townhouse that has been impeccably updated, nestled close to Lexington Avenue, the Museum Mile of 5th Avenue and some of the best educational options in New York City. Private and discreet, the townhouse is uniquely positioned having maintained its commercial zoning and 1, 100 feet in air rights that allows for an additional duplex to be built atop the already majestic structure. Currently configured as two residences, the third and fourth floors compose one home which are filled with ornate marble or sculpted wood fireplaces and sunshine, with multiple skylights throughout.Renovated a year ago to include a stunning stone-milled island, this home has 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and feels truly expansive. The second residence is established on the parlor and garden floors, perfectly designed to also encompass the full basement. Each of these floors are equally grand and were fully renovated within the last year. With architecturally beamed ceilings to bring warmth to the space and a chefs kitchen that emphasizes easy elegance which opens to a secluded garden oasis, this is a house that everyone will love coming home to. The luxurious garden in the backyard is a tranquil oasis in the midst of Manhattan rivaled only by Central Park which is a few blocks away. The garden maintains the rare zoning ability to be built upon, should the new owners desire more space. The basement has been meticulously updated to offer a private kitchenette, spacious living room, bedroom and full bathroom for guests to have their own separate retreat. Custom updates and finishes throughout the five floors of 152 East 74th Street make it an exceptional place to call home in the heart of New York City. Future owners retain the option to transform two existing floors of the building into commercial spaces, allowing for a sublime work/life balance, should the owners choose to make their offices below. We invite you to imagine the possibilities of having all that New York City offers at your doorstep while building the life of your dreams inside the beautiful and storied walls of 152 East 74th Street.