$6,350,000
OPEN THU 10AM - 12PM $250K PRICE DROP

New York, NY 10128

Carnegie Hill Neighborhood

Estimated payment $38,286/month

Total Views 38,219
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,300 Sq Ft
$1,924 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Samuel Seabury Playground

About This Home

Located on one of Carnegie Hill’s most coveted tree-lined townhouse blocks just off Park Avenue, 117 East 91st Street is a distinguished four-story brownstone that embodies the timeless elegance and architectural grandeur of New York’s Gilded Age. Spanning approximately 3,300 square feet, this exceptional residence offers four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, gracious entertaining spaces, and a private garden oasis in the heart of the Upper East Side. Rich in original detail and historic charm, the home showcases beautifully preserved inlaid wood floors, marble mantels, magnificent pocket doors with etched glass, and intricate moldings, lending character throughout. Soaring ceilings and generous proportions create a remarkable sense of scale rarely found in Manhattan townhouses today. The impressive parlor level, featuring approximately 11-foot ceilings, is perfectly suited for both elegant entertaining and comfortable daily living. A grand formal living room overlooks the garden and is bathed in natural light, while a separate home office provides a quiet and refined workspace. On the garden level, the home is thoughtfully arranged for effortless living and entertaining, with a kitchen, breakfast room, and formal dining room opening directly onto the private garden — creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience rarely found in the city. The sun-filled primary bedroom enjoys southern exposure and charming bay windows with picturesque tree-lined views, complemented by a built-in window seat that enhances the room’s warmth and character. The flexible upper-floor layout offers exceptional versatility. The entire third floor can function as a luxurious primary suite with dressing room, or alternatively as two bedrooms with the potential to create an additional en-suite bath. The fourth floor currently offers two additional bedrooms and two baths. Lovingly maintained over the years, the residence offers a rare opportunity to thoughtfully personalize and enhance a classic Carnegie Hill townhouse while preserving its extraordinary architectural integrity and historic character. Modern infrastructure improvements include a new HVAC system, upgraded electrical wiring, newly installed recessed lighting, new hardwood floors in the parlor room study, and a fully renovated fourth floor bathroom, all providing contemporary comfort alongside timeless pre-war craftsmanship. Beyond its existing beauty and scale, the property also presents exceptional potential for future expansion. There is the opportunity to add another level, create an extension, or both. The owners have completed a comprehensive set of DOB-filed architectural, structural, MEP, and geotechnical plans, offering a valuable foundation for future enhancements. The breakfast room, the dressing room, and the garden are virtually staged.

Listing Agent

Vannessa Kaufman

Sothebys International Realty License #10301203671 Listed on: 05/14/2026

Sothebys International Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Francesca Forgione

Sothebys International Realty License #10401320159

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $50,244

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • 1,515 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 1515.00 x 1
  • North Facing Home

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 3,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • No Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Upper East Side Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0009 / 01520

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$50,244

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

1,515 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Exposures: North
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Upper East Side
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Pets No Pets Comments: UnitYes,
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Area: 3300.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Basement: No

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Unit, See Remarks
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: No

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: 1515.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1515.00 x 1

Rental Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 1
  • Total Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1875

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01520
  • Tax Lot: 0009
  • Tax Annual: 50244.0

Multi Family

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/08/2026 07/08/26 For Rent $24,950 0.0% --
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Price Changed $6,350,000 -3.8% $1,924 / Sq Ft
05/14/2026 05/14/26 For Sale $6,600,000 -- $2,000 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

About the Listing Agent

Vannessa Kaufman
Vannessa Kaufman

Sothebys International Realty

(866) 484-2238

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Vannessa Kaufman, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor and Associate Broker, joined Sotheby's International Realty in 2009. Since her affiliation with Sotheby's International Realty, Vannessa has consistently ranked in the top 1% of Realogy Brokerage Group. She was one of the top 25 brokers in the country within Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. in 2018. She was also elected by her peers as the first agent on the board of directors at REBNY.

Formerly, Vannessa was president and founder

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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20091482

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
New York New York County New York 10128

Carnegie Hill

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