NOT LISTED FOR SALE

38 E 70th St New York, NY 10021

Upper East Side Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $6,926,000 - $10,222,151

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,000 Sq Ft
$1,727/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Pre War Building
  • 4-minute walk to 68 Street-Hunter College
  • Community Garden
  • East Side Elementary School, P.S. 267 Rated A
  • Den
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2023

Experience the extraordinary charm of New York City townhouse living in this remarkable six story townhouse rental. Owned and cherished by the same family since 1902, 38 East 70th Street has been meticulously maintained and preserved. Nestled within the Upper East Side Historic District, this residence enjoys close proximity to Madison Avenue's finest restaurants, shops, renowned museums, and the beauty of Central Park.

38 East 70th Street offers 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and an array of luxurious features. Step into this home through an elegant foyer to discover the grand parlor level, boasting 12' ceilings and three fireplaces (one gas) in the formal gallery, living room, and sitting room. The formal dining room features a skylight and a butler's pantry with a dumbwaiter. On the garden level, which has direct street access, you'll find a superb Chef's kitchen with top of the line appliances ,a breakfast room, den (which could be used as a bedroom, ideal for a live-in chef), powder room, and small private garden. The top three floors offer two large bedrooms and a full bath each, with beautiful original details throughout. A basement with ample storage, washer/dryer, and an additional full bath complete this desirable floorplan.

Additional features of this home include modern communications and alarm systems, HVAC, a fifty-case wine cellar, California Closets, decorative fireplaces, high ceilings and original details.

Tenant is responsible for a fee of 15% of the first years rent.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jed Garfield

Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc License #10311200483 Listed on: 05/26/2023

Co-Listed By

Caylyn Sullivan

Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc License #10401263768

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1884

Lot Details

  • 1,607 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16.0 x 100.42
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Pre War Building

Interior Spaces

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Den
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Washer Dryer Allowed

Utilities

  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 8/1/23
  • Tax Block 01384

Community Details

Overview

  • Lenox Hill Subdivision
  • 6-Story Property

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1884

Lot Details

1,607 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2023-08-01

Listing Details

  • Exposures: North,South
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Neighborhood: Lenox Hill
  • Architectural Style: Prewar
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 6

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer Dryer Allowed, Washer
  • Living Area: 5000.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Dining Room Type: Den

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Building Garden, Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 1607.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.0 x 100.42

Building Info

  • Units: 1
  • Total Stories: 6
  • Year Built: 1884

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01384

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2007
Sold by
Couper Johnson Virginia
Bought by
Vcj Property Llc
Current Estimated Value
$8,635,038

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1998
Sold by
Johnson Virginia Couper and Johnson Norman Dudley
Bought by
Johnson Virginia Couper
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vcj Property Llc -- --
Vcj Property Llc -- --
Johnson Virginia Couper -- The Title Guarantee Company
Johnson Virginia Couper -- The Title Guarantee Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/09/2023 08/09/23 Rented $35,000 0.0% --
05/26/2023 05/26/23 For Rent $35,000 +75.0% --
11/18/2022 11/18/22 Rented $20,000 -32.2% --
10/27/2022 10/27/22 Under Contract -- -- --
09/20/2022 09/20/22 Price Changed $29,500 -20.2% $6 / Sq Ft
07/08/2022 07/08/22 Price Changed $36,950 -7.6% $7 / Sq Ft
03/18/2022 03/18/22 For Rent $40,000 -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

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 $79,965 $422,018 $136,892 $285,126
2024 $79,965 $398,131 $218,700 $259,975
2023 $80,855 $398,126 $131,363 $266,763
2022 $74,980 $703,020 $218,700 $484,320
2021 $74,570 $755,460 $218,700 $536,760
2020 $74,441 $860,400 $218,700 $641,700
2019 $69,404 $715,800 $218,700 $497,100
2018 $67,632 $331,772 $67,843 $263,929
2017 $63,804 $312,994 $71,829 $241,165
2016 $59,029 $295,280 $76,512 $218,768
2015 $23,742 $293,068 $113,908 $179,160
2014 $23,742 $276,480 $128,958 $147,522
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jed Garfield

    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Jed Garfield

    Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc

    (212) 574-6980

    4 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Jed Garfield
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  • Caylyn Sullivan

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Caylyn Sullivan

    Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc

    (212) 574-6966

    3 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Caylyn Sullivan
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  • Kristi Ambrosetti

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Kristi Ambrosetti

    Sothebys International Realty

    (212) 606-7702

    3 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Kristi Ambrosetti
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Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10877114

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1384-0045

New York New York County New York 10021 Upper East Side

38 E 70th St, New York, NY

Not Listed for Sale

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