Refined and ultra-chic, this 4-story house in a beautiful East 72nd Street location has been designed and decorated to the highest standards by top AD 100 designer Jeffrey Bilhuber for both, formal entertaining and fun everyday living.
The elegant foyer on the garden floor leads to the most charming dining room with an adjacent den where floor-to-ceiling windows open to the beautifully designed garden with a BBQ gas grill. The kitchen on this level is by leading German manufacturer Poggenpohl and has only top appliances.
On the second floor, the perfectly proportioned living room features a decorative fireplace with gorgeous mantle piece, pristinely lacquered walls and a bay with absolutely stunning murals as well as a large terrace.
A very pretty staircase from an internal foyer leads up to the master bedroom and second bedroom, both with ensuite bathrooms. The next floor has two more bedrooms, also each with an ensuite full bath.
The renovated basement offers a laundry room, space for a private gym area as well abundant space for storage.
East 72nd Street is conveniently located and offers close proximity to the most desirable and special parts of the Upper East Side.
Sold for $4,050,000
$4,050,000
219 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
4beds
3,200sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1899
1,532 Square Feet Lot
$4,050,600 Zestimate®
$1,266/sqft
$7,779 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,050,600
$3.85M - $4.25M
$7,779/mo
Zestimate® history
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 1,532 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 014270109
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New York
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Sold | $4,050,000-33.6%$1,266/sqft |
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| 9/29/2017 | Sold | $6,100,000-9.6%$1,906/sqft |
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| 5/11/2017 | Pending sale | $6,750,000$2,109/sqft |
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| 3/24/2017 | Price change | $6,750,000-6.9%$2,109/sqft |
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| 9/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $7,250,000+20.8%$2,266/sqft |
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| 4/29/2013 | Sold | $6,000,000-14.2%$1,875/sqft |
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| 1/25/2013 | Pending sale | $6,995,000$2,186/sqft |
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| 10/19/2012 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000+112%$2,186/sqft |
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| 10/8/2003 | Sold | $3,300,000+19.6%$1,031/sqft |
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| 6/20/2000 | Sold | $2,760,000$863/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,233 +6% | $395,700 +16.9% |
| 2024 | $64,371 -1.1% | $338,460 -12.3% |
| 2023 | $65,089 | $385,740 -5.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $409,140 -6.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $439,620 -12.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $500,700 +17.1% |
| 2019 | $56,533 +1.2% | $427,560 +60.1% |
| 2018 | $55,870 +3.4% | $267,079 +0.8% |
| 2017 | $54,036 +8.1% | $265,076 +6% |
| 2016 | $49,992 | $250,072 +6% |
| 2015 | $49,992 +66.9% | $235,918 +6% |
| 2014 | $29,956 | $222,566 |
| 2013 | -- | $222,566 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $220,897 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $208,394 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $196,599 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $185,472 |
| 2008 | -- | $185,472 +0.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $184,081 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $173,662 +6% |
| 2005 | -- | $163,833 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $154,560 |
| 2003 | -- | $154,560 +0.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $153,402 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $144,719 +6% |
| 2000 | -- | $136,528 |
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Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Nearby homes
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10P.S. 158 Baylard TaylorGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- NAUrban Academy Laboratory High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi

