Experience the elegance of this 4 story townhouse in East Harlem. 1596 Lexington presents a rare opportunity to create the home of your dreams in this thriving and rapidly appreciating Manhattan neighborhood. This commercially zoned pre-war townhouse offers over 1700 buildable square feet plus air rights; to add to its existing beautiful brick facade, high ceilings and exposed brick. It also features hardwood floors throughout, updated mechanicals, a finished deck off of the 2nd floor extension and a garden backyard oasis. Currently, configured as a 6 unit income producing rental property; this home can be used as a mixed use development or converted into a beautiful single family home. The townhouse air-rights allows a buyer to add 2 additional floors to current structure.What adds to townhouse is the neighborhood. The immediate area is extremely residential. Wake up the same time; every morning and see familiar faces walking their dogs, people heading to work or families dropping their kids off at the daycare center.During the summer months; the immediate cross streets are closed for kids to play. Hydrants are opened to cool the streets and bouncing castles and the likes replace parked cars.The townhouse area's accessibility to all points of the city; makes it one of New York's most desirable residential neighborhoods. What sets the area apart from all other areas is its' closeness to 2nd Avenue, 3rd Avenue, Madison Avenue & Park Avenue. The townhouse is a short walk to all of these areas.Madison Avenue is famously known as the world's premier shopping district for the finest food, opulent merchandise, luxury lodging and services available anywhere (approx. 7 minute walk).Park Avenue has prominent astounding architectures, as well as great antique and painting galleries. One block over you have Central Park the Museum Mile, as well has Mount Sinai Hospital (approx. 5 minute walk).2nd and 3rd avenues below 100th street boasts numerous unique and affordable restaurants, nail and hair salons, spin classes and gyms. (approx. 5 minute walk).The townhouse has an estimated 8 minute subway ride to Midtown Manhattan or a 30 - 35 minute walk. If you choose to walk there is great shopping along the way, great sightseeing and places to eat.Conveniently located near the 2, 3 and 6 trains and just a few short blocks away from a growing list of eateries and entertainment like Gourmet Garage, Central Park, Joy's Burger Bar, The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, and so much more. Delivered vacant!