52 E 69th St New York, NY 10021
Upper East Side NeighborhoodEstimated payment $58,921/month
Highlights
- Green Building
- 2-minute walk to 68 Street-Hunter College
- Cooling Available
- East Side Elementary School, P.S. 267 Rated A
- Fireplace
About This Home
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Features:
-Grande Dame townhouse with two entrances (Formal and Service)
-Prestigious Park Avenue & East 69th Street location
-Elevator and a dumbwaiter
-Triple exposures (East, North, South), 5200 sq ft
-Five stories, 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 6 fireplaces
-Grand staircase and oak flooring.
-High ceilings with ornate paneling, silk wall coverings, custom moldings
-Roof access, outdoor patio, over 7,300 sq ft of additional buildable area
-Restoration opportunity for a buyer with vision
Grande Dame Living:
-Presenting a study in elegance and beauty!
-Imposing townhouse living that stands out for its design, style, and functionality.
-Offered to a discerning owner with a vision to unlock its exceptional potential and restore its Gilded Age splendor.
-A Grande Dame of the Gilded Age, built in 1881, this house is a study in architectural heritage, history, and provenance worth exploring.
-Limestone and brick facade offering two private entrances, including a formal main entry and a service entrance.
-A grand marble foyer leading to a majestic spiral staircase adorned with moldings.
-Three exposures (East, North, South), combined with high ceilings, add to the grand living feeling.
-Five stories spanning approximately 5,200 sq ft, six bedrooms with five and a half baths, all with high ceilings.
-Private elevator servicing all floors; a kitchen designed for entertaining with custom oak cabinetry and a dumbwaiter.
-Six unique & ornate marble fireplaces, oak flooring, and distinctive moldings throughout this imposing house.
-Each room is uniquely designed, showcasing Venetian handcrafted silk wall-coverings, an oak-paneled library, the red room, the green room, the mansard roof room enhanced by towering elegant windows.
- Prestigious Park Avenue and East 69th Street address, surrounded by Central Park, consulates, private clubs, and world-renowned museums, defining a lifestyle narrative aspired by all; achieved by few.
-One of the unique aspects of this house is the hidden tunnel (now covered) that connected to the Italian Embassy next door, allowing spies in a bygone era to access the embassy
surreptitiously.
Additional features:
Lot- 18.50 ft x 67.92 ft
Bldg lot -18.50 ft x 58.33 ft
Stories- 5
Single Family
Square feet - 5200 sq ft
Residential FAR- 10
Current FAR -4.14
Buildable area -7360 sq ft
Listing Agent
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC License #10301206539 Listed on: 01/30/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $122,340
Year Built
- Built in 1881
Lot Details
- 1,240 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 67.00x18.50
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer Dryer Allowed
- Washer Hookup
Eco-Friendly Details
- Green Building
- Smoke Free Home
Additional Features
- Fireplace
- Cooling Available
Community Details
- Lenox Hill Subdivision
- 5-Story Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0139 / 01383
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $123,832 | $653,530 | $272,450 | $381,080 |
| 2025 | $116,822 | $616,538 | $251,751 | $364,787 |
| 2024 | $116,822 | $581,640 | $289,980 | $283,904 |
| 2023 | $121,285 | $597,197 | $248,858 | $348,339 |
| 2022 | $118,325 | $738,060 | $289,980 | $448,080 |
| 2021 | $117,678 | $793,080 | $289,980 | $503,100 |
| 2020 | $111,661 | $903,300 | $289,980 | $613,320 |
| 2019 | $104,106 | $948,360 | $289,980 | $658,380 |
| 2018 | $101,449 | $497,664 | $97,797 | $399,867 |
| 2017 | $100,689 | $493,935 | $146,931 | $347,004 |
| 2016 | $93,154 | $465,978 | $127,813 | $338,165 |
| 2015 | $37,467 | $439,603 | $180,866 | $258,737 |
| 2014 | $37,467 | $414,720 | $204,748 | $209,972 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 05/07/26 | Price Changed | $8,995,000 | -10.0% | -- | |
| 01/30/2026 01/30/26 | For Sale | $9,995,000 | +9.8% | -- | |
| 02/17/2022 02/17/22 | Sold | $9,100,000 | -24.2% | $1,750 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/23/2020 12/23/20 | For Sale | $12,000,000 | -- | $2,308 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $9,100,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $5,915,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20069582
APN: 1383-0139
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