Presenting a rare redevelopment opportunity at 37 East 83rd Street, a property with infinite potential, located on a picturesque tree-lined block just off Madison Avenue. This 5-story townhouse offers extraordinary opportunity for visionary buyers looking to capitalize on its vast air rights and flexible zoning.
Interested buyers can request from Compass a comprehensive redevelopment package, expertly prepared by Legeard Studio. This package includes: a detailed zoning analysis, feasibility study that outlines potential redevelopment options, execution-ready illustrative redevelopment budget & timeline, and renderings to help envision the true potential of this asset.
This property stands out as unique in the Upper East Side market, ideal for developers, investors and end-users seeking to maximize its potential. The non-landmarked status and significant air rights make it a prime candidate for redevelopment, whether the goal is to create monumental single family townhouse, rental building, condo development, mixed-use development, school, office, cultural institution, embassy or for a range of other uses.
*Property Highlights:*
*Location:* In the heart of the Upper East Side, one block from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and surrounded by the best of Madison Avenue.
*Lot Size:* The property boasts an expansive footprint that is 18’ wide and 102’ deep. It is currently built with approximately 5,760 square feet of interior living space.
*Redevelopment Potential:* With an additional 12,630 square feet of unused air rights, the total buildable space reaches up to approximately 18,390 square feet as-of-right. The flexible mixed-use zoning allows for a wide array of possibilities.
*Current Configuration:* Currently configured as seven free-market residential units, including three one-bedroom apartments, one three-bedroom, one two-bedroom, and two studios.
*Non-Landmarked:* The property is non-landmarked, and in a multiple zoning district, providing even greater flexibility for redevelopment.
*Delivery:* The building can be delivered with the existing tenants or vacant.
Please note, all renderings are for illustrative purposes only.
Sold
$8,000,000
37 E 83rd St, New York, NY 10028
10beds
18,390sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$7,945,700 Zestimate®
$435/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$7,945,700
$7.31M - $8.58M
Not available
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Picturesque tree-lined blockCurrent configurationExpansive footprint
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Listed by:
Jason Haber,
Compass,
Brandon Major
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1722001
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 20
- Full bathrooms: 10
- 1/2 bathrooms: 10
Interior area
- Total structure area: 18,390
- Total interior livable area: 18,390 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 014950023
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $435/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,680,000
- Annual tax amount: $94,128
- Date on market: 6/14/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2025 | Sold | $8,000,000$435/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Contingent | $8,000,000$435/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Price change | $8,000,000+15.1%$435/sqft |
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| 11/14/2024 | Price change | $6,950,000-7.3%$378/sqft |
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| 9/3/2024 | Price change | $7,495,000-10.7%$408/sqft |
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| 6/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $8,395,000-13.9%$456/sqft |
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| 1/24/2020 | Listing removed | $4,700 |
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| 1/9/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,700-44.7% |
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| 6/8/2018 | Listing removed | $8,500 |
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| 4/26/2018 | Listed for rent | $8,500+70% |
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| 1/14/2018 | Listing removed | $9,750,000$530/sqft |
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| 8/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $9,750,000-7.1%$530/sqft |
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| 8/3/2017 | Listing removed | $5,000 |
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| 7/11/2017 | Listed for rent | $5,000-43.8% |
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| 5/23/2017 | Listing removed | $8,900 |
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| 3/24/2017 | Price change | $8,900-6.3% |
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| 3/15/2017 | Price change | $9,500-2.1%$1/sqft |
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| 1/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $9,700+86.5%$1/sqft |
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| 7/19/2016 | Listing removed | $10,500,000$571/sqft |
Source: Marcus & Millichap Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2016 | Price change | $10,500,000-12.5%$571/sqft |
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| 5/5/2016 | Listed for sale | $11,995,000+2507.6%$652/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $5,200 |
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| 3/24/2014 | Price change | $5,200+4% |
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| 11/8/2013 | Listed for rent | $5,000 |
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| 6/1/2013 | Sold | $460,000$25/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,885 +8% | $2,106,000 +20% |
| 2024 | $97,132 +5.2% | $1,755,000 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $92,352 | $1,630,350 +20% |
| 2022 | -- | $1,358,550 -15% |
| 2021 | -- | $1,598,400 -4.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $1,679,400 -2.6% |
| 2019 | $74,253 -1.5% | $1,724,400 +188.5% |
| 2018 | $75,374 +2.3% | $597,637 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $73,658 +7% | $579,114 +8% |
| 2016 | $68,825 | $536,217 +8% |
| 2015 | $68,825 +86.8% | $496,498 +8% |
| 2014 | $36,846 | $459,721 |
| 2013 | -- | $459,721 +3.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $445,473 +8% |
| 2011 | -- | $412,475 +8% |
| 2010 | -- | $381,922 +8% |
| 2009 | -- | $353,632 |
| 2008 | -- | $353,632 +3.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $342,672 +8% |
| 2006 | -- | $317,289 +8% |
| 2005 | -- | $293,787 +8% |
| 2004 | -- | $272,025 |
| 2003 | -- | $272,025 +3.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $263,594 +8% |
| 2001 | -- | $244,069 +8% |
| 2000 | -- | $225,990 |
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Neighborhood: Upper East Side
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- 10/10Ps 6 Lillie D BlakeGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
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