A rare opportunity on East 71st Street! Offered for the first time in over 55 years, this 20ft wide townhouse located on one of the Upper East Side's most idyllic blocks is now ready for its next chapter. Currently utilized as a two-family home, the property is ripe with potential for a single-family conversion.
Boasting high ceilings throughout, this townhouse offers plenty of natural light and a spacious feel. Step outside to the deep two-tiered garden, perfect for outdoor entertaining or relaxing in the tranquility of your private oasis. The property also features a full basement and multiple fireplaces.
Situated in the heart of the Upper East Side, 156 East 71st Street is conveniently located near some of the best restaurants, museums, and shopping that Manhattan has to offer.
Sold for $5,800,000
$5,800,000
156 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021
7beds
5,500sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1910
2,008 Square Feet Lot
$7,538,200 Zestimate®
$1,055/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$7,538,200
$5.65M - $9.80M
Not available
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,500 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 2,008 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 014050047
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,055/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,533,000
- Annual tax amount: $79,965
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2025 | Sold | $5,800,000-10.8%$1,055/sqft |
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| 10/28/2024 | Contingent | $6,500,000$1,182/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Pending sale | $6,500,000$1,182/sqft |
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| 11/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $6,500,000-12.2%$1,182/sqft |
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| 11/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/7/2023 | Price change | $7,400,000-15.9%$1,345/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $8,800,000+109900%$1,600/sqft |
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| 2/8/2009 | Listing removed | $8,000$1/sqft |
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| 12/6/2008 | Price change | $8,000-11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 11/17/2008 | Listed for sale | $9,000-10%$2/sqft |
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| 9/21/2008 | Listing removed | $10,000$2/sqft |
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| 8/21/2008 | Listed for sale | $10,000$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,965 +5.3% | $511,980 -5% |
| 2024 | $75,966 -1.1% | $539,040 -16.4% |
| 2023 | $76,814 | $644,880 -5.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $680,640 -6.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $731,400 -12.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $833,040 +11.4% |
| 2019 | $66,716 +1.2% | $747,960 +137.3% |
| 2018 | $65,934 +8.3% | $315,187 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $60,869 +3.9% | $298,598 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $58,587 | $293,068 +6% |
| 2015 | $58,587 +72.4% | $276,480 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $33,975 | $262,656 |
| 2013 | -- | $262,656 +5.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $248,832 +1.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $244,224 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $230,400 +5.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $218,880 |
| 2008 | -- | $218,880 +5.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $207,360 +1.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $203,520 +6% |
| 2005 | -- | $192,000 +5.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $182,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $182,400 +5.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $172,800 +1.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $169,600 +6% |
| 2000 | -- | $160,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10East Side Elementary School, PS 267Grades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Manhattan International High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
