Situated on the south side of a a beautiful townhouse street sits 526 East 87th Street, a lovingly maintained and recently updated four-story single-family townhouse in the heart of Yorkville and available immediately for rent. This townhouse is a half a block from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Esplanade and many wonderful schools and restaurants. Originally built in 1899, the home contains 5/6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and is loaded with charm, light, and a fully finished, usable basement. The ground level consists of a gourmet chef's kitchen with an abundance of storage and counter space, a new viking range and a sub zero fridge. There is a large kitchen sitting area and a charming dining/family room on this floor with access to a landscaped south facing garden. There is a half bath on this floor. The parlor floor, with its floor to ceiling windows, has a front living room and a rear library. Powder room on this floor. The third floor has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath and an abundance of custom installed closet space. The fourth floor is set up as a primary bedroom level and has a large ensuite bath with working jacuzzi and a separate dressing area. The basement is a fully finished space suitable as a gym or recreation space. There is laundry on this floor as well as a full bath. Special features to note include a new Viking range, a sub-zero refrigerator, central air conditioning, radiant heat on the ground floor, a Miele dishwasher, and central vacuum with outlets on every floor, making maintenance and daily living convenient and comfortable. There is also a landscaped south facing garden, skylight, 3 WBFP's and 6 zones of heat. Tenant is responsible for broker fee equal to 15% of the first year's rent. Available immediately. Pets welcome. Call for a private tour.