Located just off Central Park, 15 West 68th Street is a magnificent 26' wide, 6-story single-family Beaux-Arts mansion that has been newly renovated to the highest standards to combine an abundance of stunning original detail with the finest modern amenities. This exceptional LEED-certified home with extensive passive house innovations affords approximately 15,000 square feet of immaculate indoor living space, plus an additional approximate 2,540 square feet of marvelous outdoor space in the garden, two terraces, and roof deck.
Features of this exceptional home include an elevator that swiftly serves all levels from the basement to the top floor, grand living and entertaining spaces with intricate restored original detail, soaring ceilings reaching 13' high, 8 well-proportioned bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces, a wine cellar, and an exercise room with abundant natural light.
The outstanding outdoor spaces include a Fifth Floor terrace with pergola, Sixth Floor South-facing terrace with Central Park views, an outdoor fireplace and bar, splendid roof deck, and a beautiful garden.
A Crestron smart home system controls all aspects of the home from the advanced security system, to the Lutron lighting, and central air conditioning/heating.
Ideally located just off Central Park West, this home is in close proximity to Lincoln Center, and some of the finest dining and shopping New York City has to offer.
The Beaux-Arts mansion at 15 West 68th Street was constructed between 1909 and 1910 for Wall Street financier William Erdmann as a single-family residence. The home was designed by Buchman & Fox, the architectural firm famously associated with the development of Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales. An optimal example of Beaux-Arts architecture, 15 West 68th Street boasts an elegant restored limestone facade with a slate-covered Mansard roof, copper-clad dormers, Juliet balconies, and meticulous interior detailing.
Fees:
Security Deposit: $80,000
Credit Check Fee: TBD: At Cost
First Month's Rent: $80,000 (At Start of Lease)
House for rent
Single family residence
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Fireplace
What's special
Intricate restored original detailElegant restored limestone facadeStunning original detailOutdoor fireplace and barBeautiful gardenRoof deckJuliet balconies
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 14
- Full bathrooms: 10
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Fireplace
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Elevator
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 15,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Terrace
- Exterior features: Garden, Laundry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View, Garden View
Lot
- Features: Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 011210025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 9/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $80,000-20%$5/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Listed for rent | $100,000+17.6%$7/sqft |
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| 5/2/2022 | Price change | $85,000-15%$6/sqft |
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| 3/10/2022 | Listed for rent | $100,000+100.2%$7/sqft |
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| 12/15/2020 | Listing removed | $49,950$3/sqft |
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| 11/18/2020 | Price change | $49,950-16.8%$3/sqft |
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| 8/24/2020 | Price change | $60,000-25%$4/sqft |
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| 7/7/2020 | Listed for rent | $80,000-20%$5/sqft |
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| 3/20/2020 | Listing removed | $100,000$7/sqft |
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| 2/21/2020 | Listed for rent | $100,000$7/sqft |
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| 2/8/2007 | Sold | $14,500,000$967/sqft |
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