NOT LISTED FOR SALE
2 Beds
3 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
1903 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 23, 2025

Last sale price $4,500,000 $2,250 Per Sq Ft

160 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Elevator
  • P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake Rated A

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to the iconic Pulitzer Mansion, right in the heart of the Upper East Side. This spectacular two-bedroom duplex forms part of the mansion's original 50-foot ballroom, featuring soaring 19-foot ceilings - one of the last surviving examples in New York City. This once-in-a-generation offering is in one of Manhattan's most coveted locations between Fifth and Madison Avenues.

Designed by the legendary Stanford White, this Italian Renaissance palace is a true work of art - with its arched windows, grand balconies, and stately columns standing proudly over 73rd Street. In the early 1900s, Joseph Pulitzer - a pioneer of American journalism - purchased this land and envisioned a mansion unlike any other. Nearly blind later in life, Pulitzer soundproofed his home to perfection, constructing a sanctuary of peace amidst the city's energy.

Innovative for its time, the mansion installed ball bearings beneath the floors to absorb the vibrations of passing carriages. Triple-pane windows and thick, insulated walls ensured absolute peace.

Sunlight pours through the expansive windows, illuminating intricate moldings and the original architectural details. The primary suite is a dream with direct access to a sprawling private terrace and a beautiful staircase leading to a third luxurious bathroom. The private terrace overlooks the tree-lined 73rd Street - a rare open-air sanctuary in the heart of the Upper East Side. Perfect for entertaining, the open living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a fully updated kitchen - complete with top-of-the-line appliances and bespoke cabinetry. Upstairs, the second bedroom offers endless flexibility - ideal for guests, a private study, or a personal library.

This is more than a home - it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of New York City's storied history, reimagined for modern living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Evan Rowan

Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #10401350236 Listed on: 05/30/2025

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Stephen Gallagher

Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #40GA0917788

Last Buyer's Agent

Direct Deal Listing

Direct Deal License #A

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

HOA Fees

  • $8,064 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • City
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer Dryer Allowed
  • Washer Hookup

Utilities

  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0008 / 01388

Community Details

Overview

  • 14 Units
  • Pulitzer Mansion Condos
  • Lenox Hill Subdivision
  • Property has 2 Levels

Amenities

  • No Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$8,064 per month

Listing Details

  • Exposures: North,South
  • Property SubType: Duplex
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Lenox Hill
  • Architectural Style: Walk-Up
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Pets No Pets Comments: Pets Allowed,Building Pets Allowed Comments:Pets Allowed
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2000.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Basement: No
  • Basement: Other

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • View: City, Park/Greenbelt
  • View: Yes
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio/Porch Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building None, Washer Hookup, In Unit
  • Green Building Features: Elevator(s)
  • Cooling: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 8064.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Stock Cooperative

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R8B

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Building Name: PULITZER MANSION
  • Units: 14
  • Total Stories: 5
  • Year Built: 1903

Rental Info

  • Land Lease: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01388
  • Tax Lot: 0008
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/23/2025 12/23/25 Sold $4,500,000 -5.3% $2,250 / Sq Ft
11/06/2025 11/06/25 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Price Changed $4,750,000 -20.8% $2,375 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $5,995,000 -- $2,998 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

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Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20027715

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
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