Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (Between Lexington and Park Avenue) View Map
Accommodations: Guest House, 11 Bedrooms, 7 Baths (Sleeps 24)
Tucked away on a beautiful tree-lined street, 1871 House is a unique place to stay in Manhattan. The inn (which would otherwise be considered a bed and breakfast however offers no morning meal) is located in a classic brownstone on east 62nd Street, between Park & Lexington Avenues. The pretty shuttered townhouse is in a nicely quiet location close to Central Park.
Seven spacious rooms offer high ceilings, fireplaces, four-poster beds covered by quilts, marble-topped dressers and lace-curtained windows. Fireplace mantles, moldings around windows and high ceilings have been carefully preserved. All give the place an elegant B&B feel, as do the antiques scattered throughout. Rooms are modernly enough appointed that you won't feel stuck in the 19th century. Each room is quite large, cozy and country furnished.
The beautiful brownstone building has been extensively renovated over the past ten years. Close to an upscale shopping zone, the quiet, tree-lined street makes you forget you’re in the heart of the city.
Many fine restaurants are nearby; Bloomingdale's, Barney's New York and the temptations of Madison Avenue are a short walk away.
If you are traveling in mild weather, reserve the Garden Room which has access to a lovely terrace garden complete with an elegant teak bench, teak lounge chairs & table. A large canvas umbrella creates an ideal spot for tea on the balcony surrounded by containers filled with pansies, lavender, Roses, Hydrangeas, Ivy, and many more (in summer months). Some rooms have kitchenettes, but the hotel is surrounded by many eateries.
Rates are based on the particular room. Each unit is priced individually. 1871 House is not available to be rented in its entirety.
1871 House was recently ranked the #1 B&B in New York by U.S.A. Today and the #6 B&B in the USA for business travelers.
An Excerpt from "New York's 100 Best Little Hotels:"
"Imagine New England Country Charm just steps from Park Avenue! This delightfully warm and welcoming bed and breakfast is located in a classic five-story brownstone on one of New York’s loveliest, tree-lined blocks. Proprietress Lia Raum and her husband, Warren, have furnished this wonderfully special place with treasures gleaned from Connecticut antiques stores and flea markets.
The result is a feeling of home and hearth, as you would dream it to be. More country inn than urban B&B, here personal attention, good taste, and loving care are evident in every detail. Hand-stitched quilts, hooked rugs, sleigh beds, and sporting prints and paintings abound. Most bedrooms feature original mouldings and working fireplaces. Windows look out on either the leafy, quiet street or the tree-shaded back garden. If you can, book the romantic Cottage room, with its sun-drenched second-floor terrace. This book was written expressly to unearth gems like 1871 House a lovely country hideaway in one of New York’s most elegant neighborhoods."
1871 House was named Country Living Magazine's Inn of the month (September 2004) and has had many favorable reviews including: Conde Nast Traveler (Nov 2008); National Geographic (June 2007), MRS Magazine (Japanese), DK New York E guide (2005), "New York’s 100 best little hotels,” “The Unofficial Guide to Bed and breakfasts and Country Inns in the Mid-Atlantic 1st edition and many others around the world (Frommer).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Garden Room and Mission Studio have air-conditioning Window units that are installed year round. Lexington Suite (3), Madison Suite (3), Library Suite (2), Parlor(1) have a/c units installed toward the beginning of June.
- Linens Provided: Beds have all-cotton high thread count sheets. Cotton blankets, Cotton quilts and down blankets (winter) and down pillows.
- Garage: Garages in the neighborhood charge by the hour or per 24 hour period. Prices vary depending on specific garage.
- Off Street Parking: Difficult to find but available
- Wood Fireplace (8) : Lexington Suite, Madison Suite, Library Suite, Parlor Studio and Garden Room all have working fireplaces. We use duraflame logs only. $35 to use fireplaces (includes 3 2-hour duraflame logs)
- Beds
- Queen Bed (8)
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Convertible Bed (4)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (8)
- DVD (3)
- Video Library: $5 per movie DVD players available in Lexington Suite, Madison Suite, Garden Room and Parlor Studio
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Library Rear, Lexington and Madison Suites contain full kitchens. Mission and Parlor studios contain kitchenettes.
- Refrigerator: mini-fridge (Front Library) & small fridge (Garden Room)
- Dishwasher: Lexington and Madison Suites
- Microwave: Library Rear, Mission Studio, Parlor Studio, Lexington Suite and Madison Suite.
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Garden Room Guests Only
- Balcony: Garden Room Guests Only
- Communications
- Telephone: Coin operated phone calls in all rooms
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Cannot be guaranteed because of variable signel strength and individual computer cards. Generally no problem in our lobby area however signal is not always reliable on upper floors.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Kids 12 and older preferred
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Children older than 12 yrs old preferred
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking anywhere in the house including Garden Room terrace.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Biking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Half floor units ... $235-495/night.
Full floor units ... $485-865/night.
Half floor units: Mission Studio, Parlor Studio, Garden Room, Library rear and
Library Front
Full Floor units: Madison Suite, Lexington Suite & Library Suite
All units are accessed by a central staircase
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
"Country Inn" Turn-of-the-Century Brownstone, Park Ave & 62 St
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Upper East Side
The best thing about Manhattan is being within walking distance of so many incredible sites! We chose the Upper East Side because it is leafy, romantic, and genteel, with peaceful streets and historic architecture. It couldn't be a better place to hang your hat!
The location is also perfect for its proximity to Central Park, fantastic shopping and NY Culture. The House is within walking distance of Central Park, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, boutiques, museums & galleries, New York’s finest department stores, top restaurants and business districts. In addition, for everyday convenience, we have barbershops, supermarkets, gourmet stores, pharmacies, dry cleaning & shoe repair shops just around the corner.
Access to seven subway lines are one or to blocks away. Museums within walking distance include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, MoMA, Frick Collection, and the Asia Society.
Shopping Excellence: Lauren, Versace, Barneys, Chanel, Hermes, Prada, Burberrys, Bergdorf Goodman's and the like are all nearby.
The Unique Benefits at this Guest House
Rooms at 1871 House are more spacious than your average hotel room in NYC. Double rooms here range from 327 to 484 square feet. In comparison, most standard hotel rooms are 150 to 250 square feet, barely allowing room to walk around the bed. 1871 House also has two large suites with multiple bedrooms and full kitchens. The suites (approx 1000 square feet) can accommodate up to 5 adults. Most rooms at 1871 House have hardwood floors, fine oriental rugs, bamboo blinds and antique furniture.
Working Fireplace: All rooms (except the Mission Studio) have a working fireplace. 1871 House is one of the only hotels in New York that offers working fireplaces in its rooms.
High Ceilings, Operable Windows, a Garden Terrace, Kitchens & Kitchenettes, Antiques: With the exception of the Mission Studio (which is a unique room option at 1871 House for budget travelers who still want to enjoy our great location and homey atmosphere), our rooms are light and airy, with high ceilings and operable windows. Most have kitchens or kitchenettes, and one, the Garden Room, has a large terrace with potted plants and lounge chairs.
House at East 70th Street in an ornate, imposing Beaux-Arts mansion, complete with furnishings. The collection consists of 14th- to 19th-century paintings.
1 East 65th Street. the oldest Reformed synagogue in New York city founded in 1845 by German Jews who had rejected many of the traditional forms and tenets of Orthodox Judaism.
564 Park Avenue (62nd Street). The Colony Club, a rendezvous for women in the Social Register. Housed in a six-story Georgian building of red brick, designed by Delano and Aldrich and erected in 1915.
Housed in the five-story former residence of Jules S. Bache, at 814 Fifth Avenue (62nd Street), was opened to the public in 1937.
5 E. 66th Street. A private Club, which attracts devotees of the arts and literature. Its current home is a handsomely ornate Beaux-Arts mansion built in 1900 by Richard Howland Hunt.
1 E. 60th Street. This exclusive club was built in 1891-94 by the grandest producers of such structures - McKim, Mead & White. It was established by J.P. Morgan.
Built in 1799, this carriage house is now owned by the colonial Dames of America and is largely restored to look as it did when it served as a bustling day hotel during the 1820s and 1830s.
Park Avenue and 66th Street. Red Victorian castle-fortress hosting numerous art fairs throughout the year,
11 East 63rd Street A synagogue and communal center for Sephardic jews.
122 E. 66th Street. A private women's club "organized," according to the New York Times, "for the benefit of New York women interested in the arts, sciences, education, literature, and philanthropy or
Owner's Map of Upper East Side
Lia Raum grew up in NYC & graduated from Barnard College. Lia also completed graduate courses at NYU's Real Estate Institute and earned a graduate degree in Real Estate Investment Analysis. While attending NYU, Lia also did the required coursework for and obtained her Real Estate Brokers license.
Having lived most her life in New York City, Lia has had the opportunity to reside in many of New York's different residential neighborhoods (Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Lower East Side). Similar to the way Lia's traveling experiences have helped prepare her to manage the 1871 House, her exposure to many of New York City's neighborhoods allows her to give helpful advice and recommendations to her guests. Lia spends the majority of her time overseeing the affairs and administration of the 1871 House. Extra-curricular interests include gardening and interior design. To that end Lia has done all the gardening (consisting of terrace and patio potting gardens) and the interior design of the individual rooms at the 1871 House.
Warren L. Raum was born in Westport CT, a suburb of NYC. He did undergraduate studies in finance and went on to do graduate work where he received an MBA. Warren has also completed studies in practical philosophy, cognitive behavior, leadership
and executive coaching. Warren is a CFP and Senior V.P. of Investments with one of the largest financial services and private banking firms in the world.
Warren also serves on the faculty at New York university as an adjunct professor in the areas of investments and financial planning. On occasion, when allowed, Warren works with his wife Lia on the operations, business strategies, and quality of the 1871 House.
Due to the time commitment involved with the 1871 House, Lia and Warren don't do much traveling; however enjoy spending time going to the beach on extended weekends and occasionally going on long weekend excursions just outside the city.
Property Photos
- Watercolor Portrait of 1871 House - Manhattan Guest House Hotel
- Library, Rear bedroom with private ensuite bathroom & kitchen Queen Bed View - Manhattan Guest House Hotel
- Rear Library with Oriental Rug, Queen Sleigh Bed and Twin daybed - Manhattan Guest House Hotel
- Garden Room. Antique wood floor, antique furniture, fireplace, terrace.
- Garden Room. Armoire, Oriental Rug, four poster bed, Terrace.
- Garden Room terrace w/teak steamer chairs, teak Lutyens bench & table & chairs
- Parlor Studio. Queen bed, Sofa, 3 lace-clad triple insulated windows, Fireplace
- Parlor Studio. Antique French Armoire. Queen bed. Fireplace.
- Front Library Bedroom. 3 lace-clad triple insulated windows, fireplace
- Madision Suite, Front Room Sitting Area. Oriental Rug, Sofa, Antique Armoire.
- Madison Suite, front room. Queen bed, oriental rug, antique armoire
- 1871 House Staircase (photo taken from Library Suite floor)
- Mission Studio, Loveseat and Queen Bed
- Lex Suite, Rear Bedroom with Queen bed.
- Lexington Suite, Front Room. Queen bed and settee at foot of bed.
- Lexington Suite, Small Rear Bedroom. Twin Bed.
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