$5,750,000

Estimated payment $37,075/month

Total Views 9,253
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,736 Sq Ft
$1,214 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Bonus Room with Fireplace
  • East Side Elementary School, P.S. 267 Rated A
  • No HOA

About This Home

Offered for the first time in decades, 251 East 71st Street is a one-of-a-kind townhouse that combines historic New York roots with a bold mid-century architectural statement.

Originally constructed as a traditional brownstone in the 19th century, the building underwent a visionary redesign in 1969 by architect Maurice Medcalfe of Hills & Medcalfe. Medcalfe transformed the facade into a modernist icon with its smooth stucco exterior and signature convex oval windows — a sculptural interpretation of the classic bay window that floods the interiors with natural light while offering a striking presence on the block.

Inside, the home offers approximately 4,736 square feet across four stories plus a basement, currently configured with 4 bedrooms, an office, and 5 bathrooms, all in need of renovation. An office occupies the garden level, providing flexibility for live/work use, while the upper floors feature generously proportioned rooms ready to be reimagined for modern living.

The home sits on a quiet, tree-lined block in Lenox Hill — moments from Central Park, acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, and convenient transit. A rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of New York City architecture, 251 East 71st Street stands out as a testament to originality and craftsmanship, ideal for a discerning buyer who values history, design, and individuality.

Listing Agent

Richard Pretsfelder

Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc License #10301215984 Listed on: 07/10/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Jed Garfield

Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc License #10311200483

Co-Listing Agent

Caylyn Sullivan

Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc License #10401263768

Co-Listing Agent

Sophie Smadbeck

Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc License #10401306576

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $68,928

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 1,890 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 18.5'x102.17'

Interior Spaces

  • 4,736 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Bonus Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lenox Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0118 / 01426

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$68,928

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Third Avenue & Second Avenue
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Lenox Hill
  • Structure Type: House, Townhouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Family/Living/Great Room
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4736.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 10

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms: 4

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building None, None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: No
  • Common Interest: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 1890.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 18.5'x102.17'

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 1
  • Total Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1899

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01426
  • Tax Lot: 0118
  • Tax Annual: 68928.0

Multi Family

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $65,027 $343,186 $206,165 $137,021
2024 $65,027 $323,760 $234,360 $26,538
2023 $78,669 $387,360 $234,360 $153,000
2022 $82,012 $410,820 $234,360 $176,460
2021 $88,582 $441,480 $234,360 $207,120
2020 $84,053 $502,800 $234,360 $268,440
2019 $81,437 $491,400 $234,360 $257,040
2018 $74,866 $367,260 $234,360 $132,900
2017 $74,912 $367,488 $174,794 $192,694
2016 $70,122 $350,766 $146,534 $204,232
2015 $27,875 $330,912 $207,357 $123,555
2014 $27,875 $330,912 $207,838 $123,074
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $5,750,000 -- $1,214 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20036222

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1426-0118