A Distinguished Italianate Townhome on East 73rd Street
Four outdoor spaces, heated sidewalks, wood and gas fireplaces, gym, double-height ceilings, wine Cellar, playroom, elevator, and state-of-the-art smart home tech.
Welcome to 171 East 73rd, a historic five-floor masterpiece that redefines Upper East Side townhome luxury. Set back from the street behind a privacy gate, the façade is breathtaking in its simplicity and elegance. Classic red bricks and a bold cornice complement a lovely veranda with intricately restored and refabricated ironwork.
Interiors feature five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and two powder rooms across 7,100 square feet designed by Baxt Ingui and Birgit Klein. A grand skylit spiral staircase wraps around a 5-story Ochre chandelier.
On the garden level, a separate entrance leads past a spacious mudroom into a stunning chef’s kitchen and double-height family room. The family room has a wood-burning fireplace, radiant heated floors, and a wall of windows that open out to a paved courtyard with high privacy fencing. The kitchen boasts a massive eat-in island, a built-in banquette, and fully integrated appliances.
The parlor level contains a formal living and dining room. The dining room easily accommodates an eight-person table, while the living room has a wet bar, built-ins, and a gas fireplace and overlooks the level below.
The third and fourth levels each have two bedrooms and bathrooms. The primary suite is on the third level and has a walk-in closet, a wall of reach-in closets, and a lavish spa bathroom with double sinks, a walk-in shower, and a separate soaking tub. Each remaining bedroom has a walk-in closet and pristine en-suite bathroom. The fourth level also has a storage room and laundry room with two pairs of washers and dryers and a utility sink.
The fifth level is ideal for entertaining and casual lounging, with two sun terraces and a media room with a fireplace and wet bar.
The basement level; was excavated to increase ceiling heights and create highly functional spaces like a private gym, a climate-controlled wine cellar, and a convenient powder room.
Nestled in the heart of the Upper East Side, 171 East 73rd Street is just three blocks from Central Park and is close to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and a wide range of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Accessible subway lines include the 6 and Q.
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$12,112,500
171 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021
6beds
7,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$12,189,300 Zestimate®
$1,706/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$12,189,300
$11.34M - $13.16M
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Gas fireplaceWood and gas fireplacesPrivacy gateDouble-height ceilingsWalk-in closetSkylit spiral staircaseWet bar
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Listed by:
Chase Landow,
SERHANT.,
Natalia Gonzalez
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1713734
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,100
- Total interior livable area: 7,100 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other, Deck
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Roof Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Details
- Parcel number: 014080028
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lenox Hill
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,706/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $11,328,000
- Annual tax amount: $79,668
- Date on market: 4/29/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | Sold | $12,112,500-9.9%$1,706/sqft |
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| 3/4/2025 | Contingent | $13,450,000$1,894/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Listing removed | $55,000$8/sqft |
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| 1/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $55,000$8/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $55,000$8/sqft |
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| 7/13/2024 | Price change | $55,000+10%$8/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Price change | $13,450,000-2.9%$1,894/sqft |
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| 4/30/2024 | Listed for rent | $50,000-16.7%$7/sqft |
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| 4/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $13,850,000+10.8%$1,951/sqft |
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| 4/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/2/2024 | Price change | $60,000-20%$8/sqft |
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| 1/10/2024 | Listed for rent | $75,000$11/sqft |
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| 8/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/18/2023 | Listed for rent | $75,000+25%$11/sqft |
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| 8/26/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/17/2022 | Listed for rent | $60,000$8/sqft |
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| 7/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/7/2022 | Listed for rent | $60,000+60%$8/sqft |
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| 7/7/2020 | Listing removed | $37,500$5/sqft |
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| 6/1/2020 | Listed for rent | $37,500$5/sqft |
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| 3/4/2020 | Listing removed | $12,500,000$1,761/sqft |
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| 11/18/2019 | Price change | $12,500,000-3.5%$1,761/sqft |
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| 10/30/2019 | Price change | $12,950,000-7.5%$1,824/sqft |
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| 9/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $13,995,000+119.5%$1,971/sqft |
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| 3/7/2012 | Sold | $6,375,000$898/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,645 +5% | $679,680 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $84,414 +4.8% | $665,460 -16.4% |
| 2023 | $80,567 | $796,140 -5.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $844,380 -6.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $907,320 -7.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $978,780 +2.4% |
| 2019 | $74,135 +12.5% | $955,560 +203.2% |
| 2018 | $65,924 +7.7% | $315,138 +5% |
| 2017 | $61,198 +2% | $300,209 |
| 2016 | $60,015 | $300,209 |
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Neighborhood: Upper East Side
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10P.S. 158 Baylard TaylorGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Manhattan International High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi