233 E 31st Street Garden Now available for rent! 1, 400+ sq/ft duplex garden 2 Br / 2.5 Ba home nestled in the heart of Kips Bay. \- TWO fireplaces \- Private Garden \- Integrated Nest thermostat \- Upgraded Kitchen \- Laundry on BOTH levels \- Private Entrance \- Plus Much More. This townhouse residence pairs the calm of a private garden with the convenience of Manhattan living. Step through your own gated entrance into an oversized living room with an original decorative fireplace and plenty of energy-efficient overhead lighting. Beyond it, an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and generous cabinetry flows into the dining room. There you'll find a second fireplace and direct access to the garden, which makes it a natural space for entertaining. The garden is more than 600 square feet. It's shaded by mature Saucer Magnolia trees and a lilac bush that blooms each spring, and it has a western view of the Empire State Building. It's a rare private retreat where you can escape the city without leaving home. The lower level has been converted into a spacious bedroom that fits a king-size bed, with ample closet space. Tucked away from street noise, it's an exceptionally quiet place to sleep. 233 East 31st Street is a boutique, 4 unit Co-op which benefits from unusually low carrying costs and taxes. Located on a beautiful tree-lined street that experiences very little traffic, the home is surrounded by conveniences and attractions. It's about a quarter mile from the 6 train at both 33rd and 28th Streets, close to the East 34th Street ferry, and steps from Trader Joe's and the restaurants and shops along Second and Third Avenues.