Townhouse pick of the week

This East Village townhouse comes with tons of room, including a performance space

By Alanna Schubach  | October 18, 2017 - 12:00PM
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For a cool $10 million, you could kick out the jams in your own home.

Warburg Realty

This four-and-a-half-story East Village townhouse was built in 1872 and its design incorporates artifacts excavated from the backyard by an archeologist. It has seven bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, abundant exposed brick and ceiling beams, decorative fireplaces, mosaic tiles, and most unusually, a basement-level performance space with a stage and mezzanine-level seating for guests.

There's also a first floor, one-bedroom apartment that could generate rental income for the buyer, which would come in handy given that the house is listed for $10.5 million

The house also comes with some baggage: The Wall Street Journal reports that it belongs to the founders of Two Boots Pizza, and is being sold as part of bankruptcy proceedings following a messy divorce, which means the sale will have to be approved by a judge. The listing price is $3.5 million below a 2015 city assessment, according to the paper.

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It's hard to know where to look first in the living room, but the intricately-tiled fireplace definitely commands attention. The space flows into the dining room, which has its own decorative fireplace, and the kitchen is just as detailed, with a backsplash made from china plates, high-end appliances, and room for more seating. The windows here overlook the backyard. 

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Each of the bedrooms pictured seems spacious and visually striking, though all that exposed brick can make it a challenge to decorate. The master bedroom, on the top floor, includes a walk-in closet and en-suite bath. 

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There's a small backyard, and the back of the house faces a small park. Located on East Second Street between First avenue and Avenue A, the house is three blocks from the F and M trains at Second Avenue. 

 

 

Alanna Schubach

Contributing writer

Contributing editor Alanna Schubach has over a decade of experience as a New York City-based freelance journalist.

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