Move right into this mint condition, custom renovated mansion!
This 21 foot wide, turn-key townhouse spans over 7,500 square feet over 6 floors. The house is comprised of 6 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms, with 2 additional powder rooms to accompany the Parlor and Kitchen/Garden levels. A grand staircase at the center of the home is complemented by an oversized elevator accommodating 3+ passengers.
The entire home was meticulously renovated to support modern living without compromising the integrity of the home's traditional elegance, unique character, and original details. Ceiling heights throughout the house are exceptional, and the layout is ideal for both formal entertaining and casual indoor/outdoor living. The generously-proportioned landscaped garden, measuring over 40' x 21', surrounded by other townhouse gardens, is a modern oasis with a built-in sound system, gas fireplace and gas grill.
The excavated cellar incorporates a full gym, wine storage, an industrial sized laundry room, as well as a full bathroom and a staff quarter. Further features of the home include central heat/AC and state-of-the-art security, including coded gates, alarm, and video surveillance.
Active
$14,500,000
159 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065
6beds
7,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$14,223,400 Zestimate®
$1,933/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Industrial sized laundry room
- 15 hours
- 87
- 2
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Corcoran 917-597-7695,
Deborah Grubman,
David Adler
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1846013
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,500
- Total interior livable area: 7,500 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 013960029
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lenox Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,933/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $11,036,000
- Annual tax amount: $125,424
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
Estimated market value
$14,223,400
$13.51M - $14.93M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $14,500,000-2.7%$1,933/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Listing removed | $14,900,000$1,987/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $14,900,000-6.3%$1,987/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $15,900,000-2.2%$2,120/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $16,250,000-3.8%$2,167/sqft |
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| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $16,900,000+3.7%$2,253/sqft |
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| 6/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/8/2023 | Sold | $16,300,000+1.9%$2,173/sqft |
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| 11/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $15,995,000$2,133/sqft |
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| 10/19/2023 | Pending sale | $15,995,000$2,133/sqft |
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| 10/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/20/2023 | Price change | $60,000-14.3%$8/sqft |
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| 3/16/2023 | Listed for rent | $70,000$9/sqft |
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| 1/3/2023 | Price change | $15,995,000-3.1%$2,133/sqft |
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| 9/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $16,500,000-2.4%$2,200/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/19/2022 | Price change | $16,900,000-5.6%$2,253/sqft |
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| 2/27/2022 | Price change | $17,900,000+6292.9%$2,387/sqft |
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| 2/26/2022 | Price change | $280,000-98.4%$37/sqft |
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| 9/20/2021 | Price change | $17,900,000-5.3%$2,387/sqft |
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| 4/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $18,900,000+21.9%$2,520/sqft |
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| 12/27/2013 | Sold | $15,500,000-2.5%$2,067/sqft |
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| 8/8/2013 | Listing removed | $15,900,000$2,120/sqft |
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| 8/5/2013 | Listed for sale | $15,900,000+8.4%$2,120/sqft |
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| 7/2/2007 | Sold | $14,670,000+233.4%$1,956/sqft |
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| 2/14/2001 | Sold | $4,400,000$587/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,993 +6% | $662,160 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $118,861 +4.8% | $641,820 -16.4% |
| 2023 | $113,384 | $767,880 -5.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $814,440 -6.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $875,160 +2.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $853,440 -13.8% |
| 2019 | $104,467 +6.1% | $989,940 +110.3% |
| 2018 | $98,476 +24.8% | $470,748 +21.6% |
| 2017 | $78,932 +2% | $387,208 |
| 2016 | $77,407 | $387,208 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $77,407 +184.8% | $384,524 +14.6% |
| 2014 | $27,180 | $335,503 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $316,513 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $298,598 |
| 2011 | -- | $298,598 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $296,361 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $279,586 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $263,761 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $248,832 |
| 2006 | -- | $248,832 +0.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $246,968 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $232,989 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $219,801 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $207,360 |
| 2001 | -- | $207,360 +0.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $205,807 |
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