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52 E 69TH Street
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$9,995,000

52 E 69TH Street

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20069582

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

6

Bedrooms

5.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1881

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6 full, 1 half
Lot Size 1,239.5 sq ft
Year Built 1881
Ownership None
Property Taxes $122,340/yr
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 1 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Views: Other
  • Style: WalkUp architecture
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 13
Baths 5 Full, 1 Half
Floor 1 of 5
View Other
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1881
Architectural Style WalkUp
Basement Other
Lot Size 1,239.5 sq ft
Parcel # 1383-0139
Block/Lot 01383/0139

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 30, 2026 $9,995,000 -
Currently May 1, 2026 $9,995,000 -

Description

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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, 6 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.
-Six unique & ornate marble fireplaces, oak flooring, and distinctive moldings 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
















Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building Other Washer Hookup In Unit

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Amenities

Green Building

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 1
Stories 5
Style WalkUp

Financial Details

RE Taxes $122,340/yr ($10,195/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

$1.47M

Median $/Sqft

$1,425

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

53

Median Sale Price

$1.25M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/1/26, 12:07 AM EST

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52 E 69TH Street, Lenox Hill, New York County

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Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1983
Year Built
43 years old
3
Floors
4
Residential Units
R4
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $406,350
Land Value: $92,250
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,770 SF
Building Area: 3,540 SF
Built FAR: 2
Allowed FAR: 1

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 $122,340, or roughly $10,195 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 6 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1881, making it approximately 145 years old.

This listing is None

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

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: RLS20069582
First Listed: 1/30/2026
On Market: 1/30/2026
Price Changed: 1/30/2026
Contract Date: 1/30/2026

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Rex Gonsalves

Listing Contact: (212) 381-4245

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