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  • $4,960,000

    157 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065

    5beds
    4,425sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1899
    -- sqft lot
    $5,085,600 Zestimate®
    $1,121/sqft
    $24,568 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,085,600

    $4.63M - $5.59M

    $24,568/mo

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    What's special

    Oversized windowsFully finished basementMiele appliancesCentral air conditioningExcellent lightNewly renovated kitchenHigh ceilings
    LOWEST PRICED ONE-FAMILY HOUSE WITH ELEVATOR ON UES. ***SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WITH 24 HOURS NOTICE*** Welcome to 157 East 62nd Street, a classic townhouse flooded with light and beauty. This 4,425 SF property (including 885 SF below ground) offers the perfect blend of elegance and modernity, an ideal home for the discerning buyer seeking comfort and privacy within the city. This home features 5 bedrooms, an elevator servicing all 4 levels above ground, a newly renovated kitchen, a lush and expansive garden, central air conditioning, and fully finished basement with laundry and an abundance of storage. An additional 2,872 SF FAR offers the potential for expansion. A prime Lenox Hill location, convenient to the finest dining, shopping and Central Park. Garden Level: Entering into the home through a spacious foyer, you are presented with a light-filled dining room featuring a fireplace, a newly-renovated, windowed, eat-in-kitchen and a powder room. The south-facing kitchen, equipped with Miele appliances and generous storage, lets in warm sunlight, creating an inviting space to cook. On the north side of the home, a large dining room enveloped with brand new glass doors exemplifies the expansive garden, a reminder of the special characteristics of a townhouse in Manhattan. One level up presents the elegant parlor floor, an exceptional part of the house adorned with tall ceilings and oversized windows, creating an airy and spacious atmosphere. The generously proportioned rooms here and above make for an alluring lifestyle. The parlor floor offers two oversized rooms both with fireplaces and perfect for entertaining or enjoying an aperitif from the wet bar in the library. The upper levels of the townhouse continue with high ceilings and excellent light. The primary suite's desirable view overlooks the picturesque garden. Four additional bedrooms fill the sprawling layout of the home, giving you the opportunity to enjoy an idyllic lifestyle. Inquire now for a private showing. Select photos virtually staged.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Patricia Levy,

    Douglas Elliman

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1678804

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bike Room, Childrens Playroom, Media Room, Package Room, Recreation Room
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,425
    • Total interior livable area: 4,425 sqft

    Property

    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Wheelchair Access
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Other, Terrace
    • Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden, Terrace
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City, Garden, Skyline
    Details
    • Parcel number: 013970127
    • Special conditions: Resale

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Roof: Roof Rights
    Condition
    • Year built: 1899

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Lenox Hill
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Laundry, Fitness Center, Elevator(s)
    Location
    • Region: New York

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,121/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $7,499,000
    • Annual tax amount: $64,032
    • Date on market: 9/6/2023

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/10/2025Sold$4,960,000-0.8%$1,121/sqft
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    11/16/2024Contingent$5,000,000$1,130/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1678804 Report a problem
    10/31/2024Price change$5,000,000-9.1%$1,130/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1678804 Report a problem
    4/16/2024Price change$5,500,000-8.3%$1,243/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #22652202 Report a problem
    10/30/2023Price change$5,995,000-7.8%$1,355/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #22652202 Report a problem
    9/7/2023Listed for sale$6,500,000$1,469/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #22652202 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$67,131 +6%$449,940 +7%
    2024$63,332 -1.1%$420,600 +4.4%
    2023$64,038 $402,780 -5.7%
    2022-- $427,200 -6.9%
    2021-- $459,060 -4.6%
    2020-- $481,320 -6.5%
    2019$55,619 +1.2%$514,620 +95.8%
    2018$54,968 +4.9%$262,765 +2.2%
    2017$52,415 +6.6%$257,126 +4.5%
    2016$49,185 $246,034 +6%
    2015$49,185 +68.1%$232,108 +6%
    2014$29,256 $218,971
    2013-- $218,971 +2.2%
    2012-- $214,272 +4.5%
    2011-- $205,029 +6%
    2010-- $193,424 +6%
    2009-- $182,476
    2008-- $182,476 +2.2%
    2007-- $178,560 +4.5%
    2006-- $170,858 +6%
    2005-- $161,187 +6%
    2004-- $152,064
    2003-- $152,064 +2.2%
    2002-- $148,800 +4.5%
    2001-- $142,382 +6%
    2000-- $134,323
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    Neighborhood: Upper East Side

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