PENDING
$825K PRICE DROP
161 E 74th St New York, NY 10021
Lenox Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $57,541/month
Total Views
6,157
7
Beds
5.5
Baths
6,691
Sq Ft
$1,297
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- 6 Fireplaces
- 3-minute walk to 77 Street (4,6 Line)
- Central Air
- P.S. 158 The Bayard Taylor School Rated A
- Terrace
About This Home
Be a part of the Upper East Side renaissance!
Two Family House currently configured as a single residence, 161 East 74th Street is in the most quintessential Lennox Hill location. Captivating views through the double height ceiling of the top floor greenhouse of the St. Jean Baptiste Church and private garden vignettes. Exceptional light on all floors. With over 6,600 square feet of interior space across six floors, over 1,200 square feet of exterior space between the garden, terrace and a roof deck, six gorgeous fireplaces and an elevator, you can call this magical beauty your home.
Legend has it, the house was one of four houses built by a brew master from Yorkville for his four children. In fact, there are two niches on each side of the main living room where there was a passage between the houses. Now, these niches remain as a nod to the past while serving as an architectural detail and to display sculpture and art.
Later on, the house was owned and enjoyed by John Felix Charles Bryce who was friends with Ian Flemming - the creator of James Bond. The character Felix Leiter, friend of Bond in the novels, was named after Bryce. John Felix was married to Josephine Hartford Bryce, a granddaughter of George Huntington Hartford, the founder of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. According to her New York Times obituary, she was active in horse racing and was a longtime trustee of the foundation that donated money for medical research. Josephine's brother, Huntington Hartford, a philanthropist, businessman and an art collector in his own right, also spent time in the house - if these walls could talk! Some of the most legendary Upper East Side soirees where held at number 161 on this East 74th Street.
The current guardian of this house brings us to the present day. He is a world renowned plastic surgeon who is leaving his mark on groundbreaking medical research. His parents were recognized as Righteous among Nations at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem for their role in rescuing twelve Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto.
The next owner will undoubtedly add their own signature to the rich history of the property and will carry it forward.
It goes without saying that 161 East 74th Street is within striking proximity to Central Park, Museum Mile and New York institutions such as The Carlyle Hotel, The Mark Hotel and The Surrey to name a few. Dubbed "the hottest restaurant neighborhood" by Bloomberg and the "dose of downtown cool" by the New York Post, the brand new Chez Fifi is slightly to the West of the house and the legendary JG Melon is slightly to the East.
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Listing Agent
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC License #30VI0940776 Listed on: 01/09/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $123,288
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 2,040 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 102.00x20.00
Interior Spaces
- 6,691 Sq Ft Home
- 6 Fireplaces
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer Dryer Allowed
- Washer Hookup
Additional Features
- Terrace
- Central Air
Community Details
- 2 Units
- Lenox Hill Subdivision
- 6-Story Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0016 / 01824
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Home Values in the Area
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Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123,289 | $650,667 | $259,766 | $390,901 |
| 2024 | $123,289 | $613,837 | $311,040 | $391,481 |
| 2023 | $121,430 | $597,910 | $181,039 | $416,871 |
| 2022 | $114,592 | $1,089,540 | $311,040 | $778,500 |
| 2021 | $120,803 | $1,170,780 | $311,040 | $859,740 |
| 2020 | $117,992 | $1,263,000 | $311,040 | $951,960 |
| 2019 | $76,345 | $1,090,260 | $311,040 | $779,220 |
| 2018 | $71,690 | $351,681 | $119,910 | $231,771 |
| 2017 | $67,633 | $331,776 | $113,153 | $218,623 |
| 2016 | $66,325 | $331,776 | $145,596 | $186,180 |
| 2015 | $25,167 | $317,952 | $143,471 | $174,481 |
| 2014 | $25,167 | $304,128 | $163,595 | $140,533 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 07/08/25 | Price Changed | $8,675,000 | -8.7% | $1,297 / Sq Ft |
| 05/12/2025 05/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/09/2025 01/09/25 | For Sale | $9,500,000 | 0.0% | $1,420 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2016 06/27/16 | Rented | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/28/2016 05/28/16 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/05/2015 11/05/15 | For Rent | $45,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $8,675,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $5,897,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $5,897,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $26,082 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $67,385 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $739,743 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $525,154 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $1,175,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Similar Homes in the area
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS11028089
APN: 1409-0027
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