1871 House 130 East 62nd Street Apt. #1 New York City New York 10065 USA http://www.1871house.com Phone: +1-212-756-8823

General Information

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 guest rooms & suites.

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

1871 House is centrally located in the historic district of the Upper East Side on East 62nd Street between Park & Lexington Avenues.

The Upper East Side neighborhood is an upscale neighborhood surrounded by many of the city’s best restaurants, chic boutiques (Hermes, Dior, Burberry's, Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, Prada & Ralph Lauren to name a few ) and museums (The Frick, The MET, MOMA & the Whitney).

The neighborhood also contains many of the city’s most important and beautiful old mansions and town homes and is conveniently located just two blocks 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-Sept), cable TV, phone w/answering machines. Free WiFi is available to all guests in the house. Hair dryers, irons and ironing boards are also included. Most rooms also include private kitchenettes or full kitchens. Beds feature down blankets & pillows, cotton blankets & country quilts.

Daily maid service not included with regular rates.
Complimentary light cleans every 3-5 days. Maid service can be added to your stay on a per diem option. Daily trash removal included. As a small facility we do not have a formal concierge desk. Office hours 8:30-6:30 (M-F) & 8:30-3 (Sat&Sun). Non-elevatored house. All Rooms accessed via central staircas

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: rooms & studio apts
• There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 225.00 and $ 445.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 225.00 and $ 445.00
• 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

Meals

• No breakfast is included in room rate

Policies

• Minimum stay required (3 or 4-night stay except for last minute inquiries or when we have fewer nights.)
• Smoking is not allowed (No smoking on the grounds including terrace.)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (Not suitable for children under 12)
• Childcare is provided (Childcare can be arranged.)
• 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

Property Features

Property 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)

Location

• Geographic region: Central Park
• Location is best described as: Historic District, Short walk to Central Park, Silk Stocking District, Upper East Side, Walk to Business District, City
  
• Nearest major city: Westport, CT
• Directions to property:
  23 miles from Newark International, 16 miles from JFK International, and 12 miles from La Guardia Airport.
• Nearest major airport: LGA 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.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Lia 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 Westport Connecticut and has been a Financial Adviser with UBS for the past 17 years. In addition to working as a Financial Adviser, Warren is an adjunct professor at New York University.
• The innkeepers speak: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Area Attractions

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

Onsite or Nearby Activities

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