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  • Price cut: $1M (5/7)
    $8,995,000

    52 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021

    6beds
    5,200sqft
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1925
    -- sqft lot
    $8,664,400 Zestimate®
    $1,730/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Roof accessOutdoor patioHigh ceilingsOak-paneled libraryGrand staircaseLimestone and brick facadeElevator and a dumbwaiter
    Features: -Grande Dame townhouse with two entrances (Formal and Service) -Prestigious Park Avenue & East 69th Street location -Elevator and a dumbwaiter -Triple exposures (East, North, South), 5200 sq ft -Five stories, 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 7 fireplaces -Grand staircase and oak flooring. -High ceilings with ornate paneling, silk wall coverings, custom moldings -Roof access, outdoor patio, over 7,300 sq ft of additional buildable area -Restoration opportunity for a buyer with vision Grande Dame Living: -Presenting a study in elegance and beauty! -Imposing townhouse living that stands out for its design, style, and functionality. -Offered to a discerning owner with a vision to unlock its exceptional potential and restore its Gilded Age splendor. -A Grande Dame of the Gilded Age, built in 1881, this house is a study in architectural heritage, history, and provenance worth exploring. -Limestone and brick facade offering two private entrances, including a formal main entry and a service entrance. -A grand marble foyer leading to a majestic spiral staircase adorned with moldings. -Three exposures (East, North, South), combined with high ceilings, add to the grand living feeling. -Five stories spanning approximately 5,200 sq ft, six bedrooms with five and a half baths, all with high ceilings. -Private elevator servicing all floors; a kitchen designed for entertaining with custom oak cabinetry and a dumbwaiter. -Seven ornate marble fireplaces each with mantelpieces, oak flooring, and distinctive moldings found throughout this imposing house. -Each room is uniquely designed, showcasing Venetian handcrafted silk wall coverings, an oak-paneled library, the red room, the green room, the mansard roof room enhanced by towering elegant windows. - Prestigious Park Avenue and East 69th Street address, surrounded by Central Park, consulates, private clubs, and world-renowned museums, defining a lifestyle narrative aspired by all; achieved by few. -One of the unique aspects of this house is the hidden tunnel (now covered) that connected to the Italian Embassy next door, allowing spies in a bygone era to access the embassy surreptitiously. Additional features: Lot- 18.50 ft x 67.92 ft Bldg lot -18.50 ft x 58.33 ft Stories- 5 Single Family Square feet - 5200 sq ft Residential FAR- 10 Current FAR -4.14 Buildable area -7360 sq ft
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Brown Harris Stevens 617-240-6655,

    Rex Gonsalves

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1809080

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 6
      • Full bathrooms: 5
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Appliances
      • Included: Washer/Dryer
      Features
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 5,200
      • Total interior livable area: 5,200 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Patio & porch: Other, Deck
      • Exterior features: Garden, Private Roof Deck
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City
      Details
      • Parcel number: 013830139
      • Special conditions: Resale

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Condition
      • Year built: 1925

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Lenox Hill
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Roof Deck
      Location
      • Region: New York

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,730/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $11,836,000
      • Annual tax amount: $122,340
      • Date on market: 1/30/2026

        Estimated market value

        $8,664,400

        $8.23M - $9.10M

        $40,605/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/7/2026Price change$8,995,000-10%$1,730/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1809080 Report a problem
        1/30/2026Listed for sale$9,995,000+9.8%$1,922/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1809080 Report a problem
        4/11/2022Sold$9,100,000-9%$1,750/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/7/2021Pending sale$10,000,000$1,923/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
        10/20/2021Price change$10,000,000-16.7%$1,923/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
        12/23/2020Listed for sale$12,000,000$2,308/sqft
        Source: Corcoran Report a problem
        12/23/2020Listing removed$22,000$4/sqft
        Source: Corcoran Report a problem
        9/9/2020Listed for rent$22,000$4/sqft
        Source: Corcoran Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$123,832 +3.2%$710,160 +22.1%
        2024$119,947 -1.1%$581,640 -16.4%
        2023$121,285 $695,880 -5.7%
        2022-- $738,060 -6.9%
        2021-- $793,080 -12.2%
        2020-- $903,300 -4.8%
        2019$105,341 +1.2%$948,360 +90.6%
        2018$104,106 +3.4%$497,664 +0.8%
        2017$100,689 +8.1%$493,935 +6%
        2016$93,154 $465,978 +6%
        2015$93,154 +148.6%$439,603 +6%
        2014$37,467 $414,720
        2013-- $414,720 +0.8%
        2012-- $411,613 +6%
        2011-- $388,315 +6%
        2010-- $366,336 +6%
        2009-- $345,600
        2008-- $345,600 +0.8%
        2007-- $343,011 +6%
        2006-- $323,596 +6%
        2005-- $305,280 +6%
        2004-- $288,000
        2003-- $288,000 +0.8%
        2002-- $285,843 +6%
        2001-- $269,664 +6%
        2000-- $254,400

        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Upper East Side

        Getting around

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