Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433
116 E 70TH Street
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$23,900,000

$3,677 per sq ft

116 E 70TH Street

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20069509

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sloane Square LLC

6

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

6,500

Sq. Ft.

1901

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5 full, 5 half
Living Area 6,500 sq ft
Lot Size 199,132.86 sq ft
Year Built 1901
Ownership None
Property Taxes $134,004/yr
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 1 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Views: Other
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 15
Baths 4 Full, 5 Half
Floor 1 of 5
View Other
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Year Built 1901
Living Area 6,500 sq ft
Structure Type Townhouse
Basement Other
Lot Size 199,132.86 sq ft
Parcel # 1404-0065
Block/Lot 01404/0065

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 30, 2026 $23,900,000 -
Currently May 4, 2026 $23,900,000 -

Description

THIS HOUSE HAS IT ALL!

Must see this extraordinary Mint Condition, 20' wide Townhouse on 70th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, one of the finest Townhouse blocks on the Upper East Side.

116 East 70th Street has a distinctive beautiful Facade, a 2-Story exquisite copper Bay Window, and exceptional sunlight throughout. Standing 5 Stories high plus a Basement. This 6 Bedroom, 4 full Baths and 5 Half Baths is the perfect home.

This Townhouse has a unique double entry. The main Entrance leads to a gracious Entrance Gallery, the 2nd Entrance leads to a convenient Mud Room and access to the Modern Elevator.

From the Entrance Gallery continue into a Family Room which includes a large Dining Area and proceed into the very bright (from one of the 3 skylights in the house) and fully equipped Chefs Kitchen. The Kitchen opens into a beautiful, landscaped Backyard, fully planted and irrigated and has a BBQ which makes it perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Adjacent to the Kitchen is a Butler's Pantry which houses one of the 3 dishwashers as well as an additional Washer/Dryer, Powder Room and the back Staircase leading up to a smaller Butler's Pantry that is off the Formal Dining Room.

You can access all 5 floors with either the modern Elevator or the gracious Staircase in the Entrance Gallery.

On the 2nd floor there is a Grand Living Room with over 12' high Ceilings, a Wood Burning Fireplace and a Wall-to-Wall Bay Window looking out at 70th street.

Right across the way, after passing an exquisite Powder Room there is a grand Formal Dining Room with over 12' high Ceilings, and an outdoor Terrace.

On the 3rd floor there is a stunning Library also with a Wall-to-Wall Bay Window overlooking the beautiful, tree-lined 70th street. In addition, this floor has a Southern facing Primary Bedroom with 2 Walk-in Closets, and a large marble Bathroom with two sinks and a stall shower.

On the 4th floor there are 2 additional Bedrooms, each with a renovated En-suite Bathroom. The South facing Bedroom has an adjoining lovely Terrace.

The 5th floor has 2 Bedrooms and a large, bright Entertainment Room (which could be another Bedroom) with a Skylight. There is ample closet space on this floor as well as a shared full modern Bathroom.

The Basement houses all the mechanical, electrical and HVAC state-of-the-art equipment for the house. In addition, there is a Laundry Room with 2 Washing Machines, 2 Dryers, a large Sink, as well as more Storage, a Cedar Closet, a Gym and a Bathroom.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

High Ceilings Smoke Free Storage Walk In Closets Washer Hookup In Unit Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Over60 Sqft Terrace

Building Amenities

Green Building

Appliances

Dishwasher Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 1
Stories 5
Structure Townhouse

Financial Details

RE Taxes $134,004/yr ($11,167/mo)

Lenox 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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Active Listings

609

Median Asking Price

$1.14M

Median $/Sqft

$1,319

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

35%

Sold (30 Days)

55

Median Sale Price

$1.30M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/4/26, 12:15 PM EST

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Location

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116 E 70TH Street, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1869
Year Built
157 years old
5
Floors
1
Residential Units
R8B
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $872,220
Land Value: $214,920
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 1,992 SF
Building Area: 6,480 SF
Built FAR: 3.25
Allowed FAR: 4

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed annual property tax is $134,004, or roughly $11,167 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 6 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms and 5 half bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 6,500 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1901, making it approximately 125 years old.

This listing is None

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $23,900,000 for 6,500 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $3,677. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS20069509
First Listed: 1/30/2026
On Market: 1/30/2026
Price Changed: 1/30/2026
Contract Date: 1/30/2026

Listing Courtesy of Sloane Square LLC - Vicki Arkin Warner

Listing Contact: (212) 327-3347

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