THIS HOUSE HAS IT ALL!
Must see this extraordinary Mint Condition, 20’ wide Townhouse on 70th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, one of the finest Townhouse blocks on the Upper East Side.
116 East 70th Street has a distinctive beautiful Façade, a 2-Story exquisite copper Bay Window, and exceptional sunlight throughout. Standing 5 Stories high plus a Basement. This 6 Bedroom, 4 full Baths and 5 Half Baths is the perfect home.
This Townhouse has a unique double entry. The main Entrance leads to a gracious Entrance Gallery, the 2nd Entrance leads to a convenient Mud Room and access to the Modern Elevator.
From the Entrance Gallery continue into a Family Room which includes a large Dining Area and proceed into the very bright (from one of the 3 skylights in the house) and fully equipped Chefs Kitchen. The Kitchen opens into a beautiful, landscaped Backyard, fully planted and irrigated and has a BBQ which makes it perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Adjacent to the Kitchen is a Butler’s Pantry which houses one of the 3 dishwashers as well as an additional Washer/Dryer, Powder Room and the back Staircase leading up to a smaller Butler’s Pantry that is off the Formal Dining Room.
You can access all 5 floors with either the modern Elevator or the gracious Staircase in the Entrance Gallery.
On the 2nd floor there is a Grand Living Room with over 12’ high Ceilings, a Wood Burning Fireplace and a Wall-to-Wall Bay Window looking out at 70th street.
Right across the way, after passing an exquisite Powder Room there is a grand Formal Dining Room with over 12’ high Ceilings, and an outdoor Terrace.
On the 3rd floor there is a stunning Library also with a Wall-to-Wall Bay Window overlooking the beautiful, tree-lined 70th street. In addition, this floor has a Southern facing Primary Bedroom with 2 Walk-in Closets, and a large marble Bathroom with two sinks and a stall shower.
On the 4th floor there are 2 additional Bedrooms, each with a renovated En-suite Bathroom. The South facing Bedroom has an adjoining lovely Terrace.
The 5th floor has 2 Bedrooms and a large, bright Entertainment Room (which could be another Bedroom) with a Skylight. There is ample closet space on this floor as well as a shared full modern Bathroom.
The Basement houses all the mechanical, electrical and HVAC state-of-the-art equipment for the house. In addition, there is a Laundry Room with 2 Washing Machines, 2 Dryers, a large Sink, as well as more Storage, a Cedar Closet, a Gym and a Bathroom.
Active
$23,900,000
116 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021
6beds
6,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
-- sqft lot
$22,579,600 Zestimate®
$3,677/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplaceModern elevatorExceptional sunlight throughoutCedar closetOutdoor terraceUnique double entryGracious entrance gallery
- 157 days |
- 1,486 |
- 69 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sloane Square 917-572-7216,
Vicki Warner
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1808826
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 5
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,500
- Total interior livable area: 6,500 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other, Terrace
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden, Terrace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 014040065
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lenox Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Fitness Center
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,677/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $14,371,000
- Annual tax amount: $134,004
- Date on market: 1/30/2026
Estimated market value
$22,579,600
$21.45M - $23.71M
$6,687/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $23,900,000+3.9%$3,677/sqft |
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| 9/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/24/2021 | Pending sale | $23,000,000$3,538/sqft |
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| 3/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $23,000,000+21.1%$3,538/sqft |
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| 11/18/2016 | Sold | $19,000,000-13.6%$2,923/sqft |
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| 8/1/2016 | Listing removed | $22,000,000$3,385/sqft |
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| 4/7/2016 | Price change | $22,000,000-18.5%$3,385/sqft |
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| 2/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $27,000,000-3.6%$4,154/sqft |
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| 10/6/2015 | Listing removed | $28,000,000$4,308/sqft |
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| 6/25/2015 | Price change | $28,000,000-15.2%$4,308/sqft |
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| 3/5/2015 | Listed for sale | $33,000,000+6.5%$5,077/sqft |
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| 11/7/2014 | Sold | $31,000,000+38.4%$4,769/sqft |
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| 11/23/2012 | Sold | $22,398,750-0.4%$3,446/sqft |
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| 10/16/2012 | Pending sale | $22,500,000$3,462/sqft |
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| 2/25/2012 | Price change | $22,500,000-4.3%$3,462/sqft |
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| 8/19/2011 | Price change | $23,500,000-5.6%$3,615/sqft |
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| 6/19/2011 | Price change | $24,900,000-4.2%$3,831/sqft |
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| 9/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $26,000,000+8%$4,000/sqft |
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| 7/18/2003 | Sold | $24,076,375$3,704/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $137,977 +6% | $862,260 +22.1% |
| 2024 | $130,167 -1.1% | $706,200 -16.4% |
| 2023 | $131,619 | $844,860 +1.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $833,640 -6.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $895,800 -12.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $1,020,300 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $114,316 +1.2% | $974,700 +80.5% |
| 2018 | $112,977 +4.8% | $540,067 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $107,838 +6.7% | $529,008 +4.6% |
| 2016 | $101,091 | $505,682 +6% |
| 2015 | $101,091 +151.9% | $477,059 +6% |
| 2014 | $40,127 | $450,056 |
| 2013 | -- | $450,056 +2.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $440,840 +4.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $422,388 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $398,480 +8.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $368,397 |
| 2008 | -- | $368,397 +2.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $360,717 +7.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $336,927 +5.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $319,221 +14.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $278,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $278,400 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $272,000 +4.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $260,675 +6% |
| 2000 | -- | $245,920 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10East Side Elementary School, PS 267Grades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NAUrban Academy Laboratory High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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