
226 W 71st St New York, NY 10023
Lincoln Square NeighborhoodEstimated payment $64,584/month
Highlights
- Terrace
- 2-minute walk to 72 Street (1,2,3 Line)
- Gas Fireplace
- PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus Rated A
- Central Air
- 3-minute walk to Verdi Square
About This Home
LUXURY
Chic and sophisticated, this exceptional triple-mint single-family townhouse presents the ultimate in quality, elegance and innovation, conceived by one of Manhattan's leading designers. Perfectly positioned in the one of the most desirable city settings close to Lincoln Center, Riverside Park and some of the best shopping, dining, theaters and markets the city has to offer, this extraordinary residence offers state-of-the-art conveniences melded with remarkable scale and detail.
SCALE
The grand scale of this six-story home creates endless possibilities for living and entertaining space. It is showcased by its 20-foot width, 9,400 interior square feet (including finished basement), high ceilings as well as abundant outdoor space including a large landscaped garden, two terraces and an exceptional roof garden oasis. Superb natural light floods each floor through top quality floor-to-ceiling Optima steel windows with insulated glazing and a dramatic skylight at the peak of the house.
LAYOUT
This special residence presents an elegant elevator that services six floors with a layout of up to seven bedrooms, six full baths and three half baths of living quarters, and two floors of formal space plus a fully renovated basement. The exquisite full-floor primary suite includes white marble bath, grand steam shower, separate toilet room, free-standing Agape tub and the ultimate in luxury -- a 21-foot custom closet and dressing room.
GRACE
Originally built at the turn-of-the-century, the interior of the entire house was gut-renovated and elegantly reinterpreted with a modern interpretation of historic elements. Every square inch of this home has been masterfully conceived and beautifully executed with the finest finishes, innovative systems and luxurious, sustainable amenities.
High-End Systems
Control 4 Home automation for lighting, audio, thermostats and security system Automated black-out shades Security system includes (4) exterior cameras, contacts at all critical doors & windows, noise sensors and motion detectors Touch Screen system throughout- compatible with iPad & other mobile devices Multi-zone Central Air conditioning Radiant Heated Bathroom Floors 480-bottle Wine Cellar Elevator Pre-wired for speakers throughout Pre-wired for multi-line phone system
Sustainable Systems
ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator)- Pre-heats or pre-cools fresh air as it integrates into the system Humidifier for interior comfort (also preserves artwork) Fully insulated walls and floors (acoustically sound) Insulated Pane Optima Windows and Doors with tight weather seal Energy Star Appliances Radiant heat at windows L.E.D. exterior step lights, cove lights, and closet lights Interior Day-Lighting from centrally located skylight Remote-access mechanical system controls
Quality Finishes
4" wide "Select" Rift-Cut Oak Solid Wood Floors Master Suite: Olivewood cabinets Powder room vanities: Olivewood cabinets Guest Bedroom vanities Anigre or Mahogany cabinets Antique marble fireplaces with Kirby Slate Hearth stones Custom-designed details: cornices, door trim and baseboards Calacatta Select kitchen counters Baldwin brushed nickel door hardware Pocket Doors throughout
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $49,296
Year Built
- Built in 1895
Lot Details
- 1,408 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 70.42x20.00
Interior Spaces
- 9,400 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer Dryer Allowed
- Washer Hookup
Additional Features
- Terrace
- Central Air
Community Details
- Lincoln Square Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0045 / 01162
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $49,301 | $260,189 | $17,281 | $242,908 |
2024 | $49,301 | $245,462 | $54,000 | $227,218 |
2023 | $49,851 | $245,462 | $17,032 | $228,430 |
2022 | $48,634 | $825,420 | $54,000 | $771,420 |
2021 | $48,368 | $886,980 | $54,000 | $832,980 |
2020 | $45,895 | $1,010,220 | $54,000 | $956,220 |
2019 | $42,790 | $983,340 | $54,000 | $929,340 |
2018 | $41,698 | $204,552 | $16,496 | $188,056 |
2017 | $41,385 | $203,019 | $29,409 | $173,610 |
2016 | $38,288 | $191,528 | $37,456 | $154,072 |
2015 | $22,710 | $180,687 | $53,003 | $127,684 |
2014 | $22,710 | $170,460 | $60,000 | $110,460 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/23/2025 04/23/25 | For Sale | $10,950,000 | -- | $1,165 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $14,000,000 | -- | |
Deed | $5,175,000 | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $4,067,500 | -- | |
Deed | $3,291,000 | -- | |
Deed | $2,570,000 | -- | |
Deed | $500,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $500,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $450,000 | Seller Take Back | |
Closed | $725 | No Value Available | |
Closed | $1,350,000 | No Value Available |
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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20018580

APN: 1162-0045
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