$14,250,000
164 E 70th Street
MLS® #RLS20090401
Listing by Sothebys International Realty
5
Bedrooms
6.5
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1872
Year Built
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Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: North,South facing
- Fireplace: 6 fireplaces
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Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 11, 2026 | $14,250,000 | - |
| Currently | May 11, 2026 | $14,250,000 | - |
Description
Renovated and move-in ready, this 20’ wide, five bedroom, six story (plus finished basement) brownstone is impressively spacious and chic. There are four outdoor spaces, including a sunny, south-facing landscaped and irrigated garden, terrace off the living room, Juliette balcony off the primary bathroom and rooftop space. Crowning this special home is a sun-flooded basketball/sports court and putting green to practice your short game. The light throughout is exquisite, highlighted by the rear facade’s double height glass casement windows. Numerous original details have been lovingly retained and restored, among them six wood-burning fireplaces, timeless plaster moldings and handsome oak paneling. An elevator links all seven levels—including the finished basement. Lofty ceilings and plentiful windows create an ambience of airiness and light. All six full baths have been stylishly renovated as have the two powder rooms. Nine zone CAC. Garden Level: -En suite guest bedroom -South-facing sun-flooded family room with double-height ceiling, radiant-heated floors & wet bar opens to the 32’-long landscaped, irrigated garden & patio where surrounding walls and fencing create privacy -Powder room Parlor Floor: -Front stoop -Grand entry gallery with WBF -Eat-in kitchen with restored oak paneling, WBF, Sub-Zero, Wolf & Bosch appliances -Kitchen overlooks two story wall of stunning casement windows -Dramatic, sweeping staircase -Powder room -11’7” coffered ceilings Third Floor: -Sunny, south-facing living room with wet bar & WBF -Trio of french doors open to terrace overlooking the garden -En suite bedroom/library with WBF & views to gorgeous East 70th Street -10’9”ceilings Fourth Floor: -Primary suite has extensive custom cabinetry, dressing room, WBF -Primary bathroom has radiant-heated floors, soaking tub, walk-in shower, double sinks and Juliet balcony overlooking the garden -10’3” ceilings Fifth Floor: -Two large bedroom suites -Extensive storage/closet space -Hall bathroom -10’ ceilings Sixth Floor: -Basketball/Sports Court -Putting Green -Full bathroom -Serviced by elevator -15’5” ceilings Basement: -LG washer & vented dryer -Full bathroom -Wine Cellar -Work out area -Workshop -Cedar closet -Storage -Elevator & mechanical rooms -7’10” Ceilings Manhattan brownstones have been an elemental part of the city’s architectural identity since the 19th century. With their generous space, privacy, and aesthetic beauty, they remain some of New York’s most coveted residences. 164 E 70th, on one of the Upper East Side’s most beautiful streets, is no exception. Also offered for rent for $57,500/month, unfurnished.
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About Lenox Hill
View All Lenox Hill ListingsLenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.
Lenox Hill Live Market Data
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626
Median Asking Price
$1.34M
Median $/Sqft
$1,316
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
28
Price Reduced
35%
Sold (30 Days)
63
Median Sale Price
$1.35M
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The current listed common charges are $0 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
The current listed annual property tax is $106,390, or roughly $8,866 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.
This property has 5 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1872, making it approximately 154 years old.
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