211 E 70TH ST 28H

This masterfully renovated and restored Italianate townhouse built in 1899 was completely reimagined from the inside out. The home retains its historic red brick facade curb appeal and restored prewar details while providing the ultimate in modern comfort and convenience. Designed by Rapha Elbaz a master in the art of the mix. The interiors were gutted and in came a casually elegant layout determined by Elbaz's passion for modern and contemporary art.

The bohemian chic triplex offers 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, a sunny expensive deck off the kitchen areas, and a lush garden. The Parlor level is a sanctuary of calm. Grey-washed wide plank floors, white brick walls a couple of restored marble fireplaces, and 11' ceilings. The chef's kitchen comes with Aster Cucina Italian cabinetry, the prerequisite of high-end appliances, a raw-concrete waterfall island, and large pantry storage with driftwood-restored doors. Two doors lead to an extra wide sunny deck and a stair down to a landscaped garden.

Head upstairs to the primary bedroom level, a full-width primary bedroom with a seating area, leading to a high-end Avera walk-in closet, and a unique 4-fixture bathroom with water-based cement walls and handmade clay tiles. A sunny home office/family den/guest room on this level as well. The top floor has three additional bedrooms another stunning skylit bathroom and a large laundry room. This is a smart home for easy living; Each level has an individually Nest-controlled HVAC unit, Sonos speakers, security camera, and Lutron lighting system all controlled via your phone.
The home is exquisitely furnished and ready for immediate occupancy.


This captivating home is perfectly located in Clinton Hill, around the corner from the G and a short walk to the C Subway stations. Located on a block with three community gardens, around the cafes and restaurants - Place de Fetes, Speedy Romeo, Clementine, and All things good to name a few.