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  • $8,149,700

    226 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075

    5beds
    4,412sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1901
    1,830 Square Feet Lot
    $8,149,700 Zestimate®
    $1,847/sqft
    $6,948 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $8,149,700

    $6.85M - $9.70M

    $6,948/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This stunning four-story townhouse at 226 East 79th Street boasts a versatile layout that is sure to meet the needs of any buyer. With a ground floor office space and an upper triplex, the property can be used as a live/work or live plus income property, or easily converted into a single-family townhouse. The triplex offers a magnificent parlor floor, complete with a spacious living room in the front and a chef's kitchen in the rear, perfect for entertaining guests. The kitchen leads to a spectacular terrace with stairs that open onto a beautiful garden below. The second floor features a luxurious primary bedroom suite with a south-facing bedroom, two spacious closets, and a full bathroom with a shower and jacuzzi-style tub. The third floor offers a cozy bedroom in the rear, one additional bedroom with a connecting office or den in the front, all sharing a full bathroom. The garden-level floor office area has a separate entrance and can be effortlessly incorporated into the rest of the house. Access to a sun-filled south-facing garden and a finished basement with a full bathroom adds to the allure of this remarkable property. Furthermore, this exceptional property boasts an impressive 15,000 square feet of buildable space, with a FAR of 10 and R10A zoning. As it is not a landmarked building, there is the exciting potential to expand and build upon the existing structure. The possibilities for creating a truly unique and bespoke property are endless. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, this townhouse offers convenience and luxury in one of New York's most desirable neighborhoods. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Taxes are estimated.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,412 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 1,830 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 014330036

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1901

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: New York

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,847/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $6,139,000
    • Annual tax amount: $67,810

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/7/2025Listing removed$5,900,000$1,337/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1586454 Report a problem
    7/2/2025Listed for sale$5,900,000-14.5%$1,337/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1586454 Report a problem
    5/3/2024Listing removed--
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6232741 Report a problem
    5/4/2023Pending sale$6,900,000$1,564/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6232741 Report a problem
    11/2/2022Price change$6,900,000-10.4%$1,564/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
    4/25/2022Price change$7,700,000-7.2%$1,745/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
    2/25/2022Listed for sale$8,300,000+23.9%$1,881/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
    3/31/2020Sold$6,700,000-10.6%$1,519/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/13/2020Pending sale$7,495,000$1,699/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty #00113913 Report a problem
    9/16/2019Price change$7,495,000-5.7%$1,699/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty #00113913 Report a problem
    7/2/2019Listed for sale$7,950,000+448.3%$1,802/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty - East Side Manhattan Brokerage #00113913 Report a problem
    7/2/2019Listing removed$19,000$4/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty Report a problem
    5/31/2019Listed for rent$19,000-11.6%$4/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty Report a problem
    5/15/2014Listing removed$21,500$5/sqft
    Source: Leslie J. Garfield Report a problem
    4/11/2014Listed for rent$21,500$5/sqft
    Source: Garfield Report a problem
    6/18/1999Sold$1,450,000$329/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$67,810 +6%$368,340 -7.1%
    2024$63,972 -1.1%$396,360 +7.8%
    2023$64,685 $367,800 -5.7%
    2022-- $390,120 -2.7%
    2021-- $400,920 -1.9%
    2020-- $408,840 -6.2%
    2019$56,181 +1.2%$435,960 +64.3%
    2018$55,523 +7.3%$265,420 +4.6%
    2017$51,739 +4.1%$253,808 +2.1%
    2016$49,682 $248,520 +6%
    2015$49,682 +73.4%$234,454 +6%
    2014$28,659 $221,184
    2013-- $221,184 +4.6%
    2012-- $211,507 +2.1%
    2011-- $207,100 +6%
    2010-- $195,379 +6%
    2009-- $184,320
    2008-- $184,320 +4.6%
    2007-- $176,256 +2.1%
    2006-- $172,584 +6%
    2005-- $162,816 +6%
    2004-- $153,600
    2003-- $153,600 +4.6%
    2002-- $146,880 +2.1%
    2001-- $143,820 +6%
    2000-- $135,680
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Upper East Side

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