1871 House

Named for the year it was built, 1871 House is a "New York City style" bed & breakfast or City-style Country Inn offering seven furnished apartments and guest rooms.

The bedrooms all evoke country houses. They're accessorized with cachepots, candlesticks, country quilts, baskets, trays, baskets. Architectural details such as the original marble fireplaces have been retained and give the rooms a warm and inviting ambience with the familiarity of home.

1871 House is centrally located in the historic district of the Upper East Side in the east 60s between Park and Lexington Avenues.

The Upper East Side neighborhood is an upscale neighborhood containing many of the city’s best restaurants, chic boutiques (Hermes, Vuitton, Dior, Burberry's, Chanel, Hermes, Givenchy, Valentino, Armani, Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, Versaci, Gucci, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Yves St. Laurent to name just a few) and museums (The Frick, The MET, MOMA and the Whitney).

The neighborhood also contains many of the city’s most important and beautiful old mansions and townhomes and is conveniently located only two blocks east to Central Park. The 1871 House is also in close proximity to many sidewalk cafes and is walking distance to Carnegie Hall.

All 1871 House units feature private ensuite bathrooms and include modern conveniences such as air-conditioning (June-September), cable TV, phone w/answering machines. Free WiFi or Dial-up internet is available to all guests in the house (using guest's own computer). Hair dryers, irons and ironing boards are also included. Most rooms also include private kitchenettes or full kitchens.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Historic District
    • Short walk to Central Park
    • Silk Stocking District
    • Upper East Side
    • Walk to Business District
    • City
  • Directions to property:
    23 miles from Newark International, 16 miles from JFK International, and 12 miles from La Guardia Airport.
  • Nearest major airport: New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) 12 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    JFK: (1) Yellow Cabs - Flat fare policy to Manhattan. All trips from JFK Airport to the first destination in Manhattan are $45 plus tolls. Ask driver to take the toll free 59th Street Bridge. (2) MTA bus and subway combination - $2.00 per person. Newark Airport: (1) Olympic or Caray Bus to Manhattan...Grand Central. Then subway, yellow cab, or bus to the house. (2) Limousines are available but cabs are expensive. Closest subway stop to the house: 4,5 and 6 or N or R to 59th Street/Lexington Avenue Stop.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: studio apartments
  • There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 225.00 and $ 525.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 225.00 and $ 525.00
  • The rate for each additional person is between $ 25.00 and $ 100.00
  • Other Accommodations: Suites
    Full floor suites occupying an entire floor (approx. 1000 square feet): The suites contain separate rooms:
    Madison Suite: Three rooms, kitchen and one bathroom: Queen bed, twin bed and double bed.
    Lexington Suite: Three rooms, kitchen and one bathrooms: Two queen beds, double bed and twin bed
    Library Suite: Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and small kitchen: two queen beds plus twin bed

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Data port
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Meals

    • No breakfast is included in room rate

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (4 night stay. Exceptions depend on availability.)
    • Smoking is not allowed (No smoking on the grounds)
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Limitations on children staying (Not suitable for children under 8)
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
    • Deposit amount required (50% deposit, minimum 1 night required at time of booking. All reservations must be paid in full within 30 days of arrival date. Balances are automatically charged to your credit card.)
    • Check in time is 4:00 P.M. and Check out time is 10:30 A.M.
    • Cancellations:
      No Reservation is guaranteed until secured and confirmed with a 50% deposit. If cancellation is at least 30 days prior to arrival, deposits are refundable, less a 25% service fee, minimum of one night stay. No refunds can be given for cancellations made less than 30 days prior to arrival. To receive a refund, cancellation requests must be made in writing.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • AAA
      • PAII

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Lia and Warren Raum
      Lia grew up in New York and is a graduate of Barnard College. She loves gardening and enjoys collecting antiques and decorating. Warren grew up in Wesport Connecticut and has been a Stock Broker with UBS for the past 17 years. Warren is an avid bibliophile and has recently launched a consulting company (Morgan Kelly).
    • The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Movie Theater, Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Carnagie Hall, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lincoln Center, Madison Ave Shopping, Central Park , Zoo

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Boating, Fishing, Horseback riding, Sunbathing, Running/Jogging, Ice Skating, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Rollerblading, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Tennis courts

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    Contact Information


    1871 House Bed and Breakfast
    1871 House
    East 60's off Park Avenue
    Manhattan NY 10065
    USA
    Phone: +1-212-756-8823
    Fax: +1-212-588-0995
    Innkeeper(s)
    Lia and Warren Raum
    Rates:
    $225 - $525

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    Garden Room. Queen four poster bed + single daybed. Many victorian antiques. Fine oriental rugs. Working fireplace with carved wood mantlepiece. Antique oak plank floors. High ceilings and  larege lace-covered bow window over looking Terrace. Planted Garden Terrace is accessed by french door.
    Garden Room: view of small single daybed.
Antiques include oval table and 3 chairs, dresser with marble top and smaller victorian tables. Large Scale oil paintings.Garden Room Daybed. View toward 2nd in-room sink.
    Garden Room. This room has high ceilings, a beautiful carved fireplace mantel (working fireplace), antique wood plank floors, oriental rugs, antique furniture and is the only room in the house with access to the terrace.Garden Room Terrace: 3 cedar steamer lounge chairs
    Parlor Studio is located on the 1st floor with approximately 327 SF. Queen bed. High ceilings, oriental rug, sofa. Many antiques. Working fireplace. Wood floor. Private ensuite bathroom with tub/shower. Garden Room Terrace includes table, chairs, umbrella, steamer lounge chairs
    Rear Library Bedroom. View toward twin daybed and fireplace.
    Rear Library bedroom contains approx. Queen sleigh bed plus twin daybed. The room includes the original marble surround fireplace.  A kitchen with stove, full size fridge, a microwave oven and coffee maker is included. Hardwood floor covered with an oriental rug. 3 lace-clad thermopane windows overlook the Cottage . A private bathroom with shower and pedestal sink. Approx. 418 SF.Parlor Studio. Corner showing sofa and small victorian dresser. Lace clad window.
    Our main staircase as seen from Library Suite Floor
    Mission Studio.Rear Library Bedroom. View toward twin daybed, fireplace, lace clad windows. Oriental rug. Armoire houses TV.
    Mission Studi, entrance foyer filled with english country antiques.Mission Studio, queen bed, loveseat with twin folding bed, antiques, kitchenette, bathroom with shower (no tub).
    Madison Suite large Rear Bedroom. Queen bed.
Antique english pine antiques (bureau, linen press, trunk at foot of bed).
Wood floors.
    Madison Avenue Suite Front Room Sitting area. Working fireplace on left, sofa and chairs. Armoire houses TV. Two windows look out toward 62nd Street. Lexington Suite, larger Rear Bedroom. Queen bed. Antique bureau with marble top.
    Front Room. Sitting area with loveseat, antique table, chairs, bureau and side tables. Queen bed. Flat Screen TV/DVD.North-West View from Front Library Bedroom

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Bright Rooms
    • Excellent Location
    • Exclusivity
    • Privacy
    • Romantic Rooms
    • Spacious Rooms
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Economical rates
    • Excellent views
    • Family Travel
    • Honeymoons
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Small City Inn or NYC Style b&b
    • Urban Inn

    Details:
    • Architectural style is classic brownstone
    • Built in 1871
    • Opened for business in 1998
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1998
    • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
    • Parking available (Neighborhood Garages from $22-$45 for 24 hour period)