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    116 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021

    6beds
    6,500sqft
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    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
    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.
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    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

        DateEventPrice
        1/30/2026Listed for sale$23,900,000+3.9%$3,677/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1808826 Report a problem
        9/29/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
        7/24/2021Pending sale$23,000,000$3,538/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #20764019 Report a problem
        3/16/2021Listed for sale$23,000,000+21.1%$3,538/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #20764019 Report a problem
        11/18/2016Sold$19,000,000-13.6%$2,923/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/1/2016Listing removed$22,000,000$3,385/sqft
        Source: Brown Harris Stevens #14320023 Report a problem
        4/7/2016Price change$22,000,000-18.5%$3,385/sqft
        Source: Brown Harris Stevens #14320023 Report a problem
        2/11/2016Listed for sale$27,000,000-3.6%$4,154/sqft
        Source: Brown Harris Stevens #14320023 Report a problem
        10/6/2015Listing removed$28,000,000$4,308/sqft
        Source: Douglas Elliman #2050298 Report a problem
        6/25/2015Price change$28,000,000-15.2%$4,308/sqft
        Source: Douglas Elliman #2050298 Report a problem
        3/5/2015Listed for sale$33,000,000+6.5%$5,077/sqft
        Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
        11/7/2014Sold$31,000,000+38.4%$4,769/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/23/2012Sold$22,398,750-0.4%$3,446/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/16/2012Pending sale$22,500,000$3,462/sqft
        Source: BHSR BROWN HARRIS STEVENS REBNY Report a problem
        2/25/2012Price change$22,500,000-4.3%$3,462/sqft
        Source: Sotheby's International Realty - #0017310 Report a problem
        8/19/2011Price change$23,500,000-5.6%$3,615/sqft
        Source: Sotheby's International Realty - #0017310 Report a problem
        6/19/2011Price change$24,900,000-4.2%$3,831/sqft
        Source: Sotheby's International Realty - #0017310 Report a problem
        9/23/2010Listed for sale$26,000,000+8%$4,000/sqft
        Source: SOTH SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY REBNY Report a problem
        7/18/2003Sold$24,076,375$3,704/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Upper East Side

        Getting around

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        Rider's Paradise
        80 / 100
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