
251 E 71st St New York, NY 10021
Lenox Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $37,075/month
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
Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc License #10301215984 Listed on: 07/10/2025
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
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 | $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 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/10/2025 07/10/25 | For Sale | $5,750,000 | -- | $1,214 / Sq Ft |
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