Listed by Beverly Cole

Days on market: 4049

Short or long term. Beautifully furnished and gated Townhouse Mansion off Park Ave and 62nd street on tree lined street. All services available, full staff available, concierge. Over 5,000 sq ft of gracious living on 5 floors, 4 or 5 bedrooms with 6 baths, a powder room, elevator to all floors and original staircase. Home is studded with exceptional artifacts and art collection with owner sparing no expense in preserving the home. The residence features 5 wood burning fireplaces, central air conditioning, a drawing room, formal dining room, and a gourmet kitchen open to a casual dining room that looks into a pristine landscaped garden. This rare home also includes a state of the art gym on the fifth floor overlooking the garden, a full basement with playroom, laundry and storage. A true home with all the comforts and conveniences. Move in and start living in the most sought after part of the city. It was home to the renowned literary couple Bennett and Phyllis Cerf, he founded Random House publishing and she edited the Dr. Seuss books and later married political luminary, former Mayor to New York, Robert Wagner. The Cerf/Wagner home was a social magnet for the cultural intelligentsia and the political elite. The bookshelves still hold literary treasures signed and snorted by authors such as Faulkner Mailer, Capote, and Didion. This magnificent home is also available for sale for $22M unfurnished.

Listed by Beverly Cole

Days on market: 2457

Completely renovated and exquisitely furnished by renowned designer, 20 foot wide, with two gated entrance, a 32 foot landscaped garden with fountain, elevator, 5 master bedrooms with 6 in suite marble baths, lovely powder room, 5 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen high ceilings throughout, security system, sound system. central air conditioning, wonderful artwork through out. Great entertaining flow. a true showplace. Must be seen to appreciate how truly comfortable, private, quite and lovely this very special home is. Situated on a tree lined street off Park Ave within steps to Central Park, many famous restaurants and shopping in neighborhood. Staff available with Super on call. China and linens, with no detail overlooked. Pristine! Easy to show including weekends. Short term options available. Annual - $59,000 Per Month

Listed by Audrey Adams

Days on market: 4911

Located on a lovely townhouse block between Park and Lexington Avenues, 132 East 62nd Street is an elegant, stunningly beautiful, completely renovated 20 foot wide private house with elevator, offering 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths on 5 levels plus finished basement with wine storage. This exceptional property has been masterfully restored and renovated inside and out using the finest materials and state-of-the-art appliances, creating a chic and modern home in this prestigious neighborhood. Built in 1871 and part of the Upper East Side Historic District, this Italianate Brownstone has been home to several elite New Yorkers and has been the center of many social gatherings to some of society s most influential. The ground floor is brilliantly reoriented and encompasses the entrance foyer, chef s kitchen and living/dining room, opening onto a serene garden patio situated under an amazing intertwined branch pergola illuminated with decorative lighting that is simply perfect for entertaining. The original staircase has been reinforced and leads to a grand Parlor Floor with a garden facing formal Living Room, a center Sitting Room and street facing Library. The third floor features the immaculate master suite and includes a restored, wood-burning fireplace, Ensuite Bath, Dressing Room and Mahogany Wood Paneled Sitting Room with wood burning fireplace. The fourth floor offers two gorgeous bedrooms, each with ensuite baths and a central kitchenette with laundry. The top floor includes an office and workspace both with skylights, along with a personal fitness studio. The very definition of high style, this extraordinary residence is being offered fully furnished for $75,000 per month. Personal service staff is also available upon request.