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NEW YORK CITY- An 1888-builttownhouse on the Upper Eastside of Manhattan at 16 East 82nd St.has traded for $12.25 million. The 9,468-square-foot historictownhouse retains almost all of its original features since EdwardKilpatrick designed it centuries ago, including its elaboratefaçade.

"This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire one of the mostprestigious lots of real estate in the world," said JLL ManagingDirector Tom Gammino in a prepared statement. "16 East 82nd Streetis prime for a single-family mansion conversion."

Located between Fifth and Madison avenues, the five-story 16East 82nd St. sits on a block that features 21 grand historicalmansions and is steps from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museumof Art. The property features medical office space on the groundfloor and six residential units on the upper floors. The QueenAnne-style house features a façade with foliate spandrels andpanels with heads adorned with helmets, a dentilled cornice andbead-and-reel moldings.

In addition to the prominent attractions in the area, theproperty offers access to the Guggenheim, the Frick and theCooper-Hewitt Museum, which are all within walking distance.