Estimated payment $126,660/month
Total Views
2,413
6
Beds
7.5
Baths
9,023
Sq Ft
$2,211
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Popular Property
- 5-minute walk to 68 Street-Hunter College
- Wood Flooring
- East Side Elementary School, P.S. 267 Rated A
- City View
- 1 Fireplace
About This Home
46 East 71st Street | Upper East Side TownhouseThe first time available in 42 years is an extraordinary offering on Manhattan’s most prestigious block. 46 East 71st Street is a meticulously designed, Neo-Georgian 21-foot wide, 6-story limestone and brick townhouse with elevator, grandly scaled interiors, 3 exposures, and a beautifully landscaped garden in the heart of the Upper East Side, steps from Central Park. Nestled on one of the most coveted tree-lined blocks between Madison and Park Avenue, 46 East 71st was built in in 1928 by Aymar Embury II, best known for his commission from the City of New York from the 1930s through the 1950s when he worked with Robert Moses, New York's most powerful and influential urban planner. A single-family townhouse offering 9023sqft of impeccably designed living space across 6 levels including a fully finished cellar and a private elevator serving all floors. A lush south-facing garden and sumptuously-sized rooms including Parlor floor and Formal Dining reaching up to 12'7'', this home blends old-world charm with modern luxury. The first two stories are faced with limestone topped by Vitruvian wave motif, while the upper stories are red brick. Residence Overview:9023+ Sq Ft Interior | 6 Bedrooms | 7 Full Baths + 1 Powder Rooms| 3 staff rooms20.5’ x 100’ Lot | Private Garden | Interior Elevator | 3 Exposures - North, South & WestCellar Level:Designed for function and comfort, this level includes a spacious, windowed staff suite with ensuite bath, large vented laundry room, wine cellar, and large boiler/mechanical room.First Floor:Enter through a classic formal foyer leading into an impressive gallery hallway. A grand dining room with soaring 12’6” ceilings overlooks the lush South-facing garden and is ideal for entertaining. The windowed chef’s eat-in kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances and abundant natural light. A butler's station, warming oven and mini-refrigerator services the dining room. A gracious slab marble powder room with completes the level.Mezzanine/Staff RoomsPerfectly tucked above the kitchen through a secondary staircase are 2 north-facing, windowed and sun-filled staff rooms, with a full bath and small living area. Second Floor:Ideal for large gatherings is a showstopping Parlor Room (19' x 28') with grand 12’7” ceilings with dual sun-filled oversized windows facing South and West, A magnificent carved marble fireplace anchors this room, while the adjoining Butler's pantry and wood-paneled living room with fireplace overlooking treetops provides a more intimate setting. Elegant pre-war finishes and a graceful circular staircase with an elegant curved wall reflect this floor's timeless design. Third Floor:This entire floor is dedicated to a majestic primary suite with a marble fireplace complete with a large dressing room, built-in safe, lavish en-suite bath with radiant heated floors, large sitting room, also with its own fireplace, and abundant closet space.Fourth Floor:Two sunlit, spacious bedrooms, (18'8" x 18'11" & 18'7" x 17'3") each with their own fireplaces, ensuite slab marble baths with radiant heated floors, ample closets, make for generous living proportions.Fifth Floor:Two bright additional bedrooms (18'5"x18'8") and (12'4" x 13'4") with garden views, and home office share this floor, along with two full windowed baths with radiant heated floors, kitchenette and access to the roof terrace.Roof Level:The rooftop offers open sky views, space to lounge, entertain, or garden in total privacy with the potential for landscaping and additional outdoor space. Additional Features:Passenger elevator serving all six levels8 original fireplaces with marble and stone mantelsRestored historic details with modern infrastructureCentral AC & top-tier mechanicalsPrime location between Madison & Park AvenueThis exceptional residence is a rare offering with unparalleled volume, light and functionality - all ju
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $179,892
Year Built
- Built in 1899
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 20.500000x100.420000
- Private Entrance
- Private Yard
Interior Spaces
- 9,023 Sq Ft Home
- Elevator
- Wet Bar
- Built-In Features
- Bar
- Crown Molding
- High Ceiling
- Chandelier
- 1 Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- City Views
- Home Security System
- Laundry in unit
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
Additional Features
- Patio
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- Upper East Side Subdivision
- 6-Story Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 43 / 01385
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Home Values in the Area
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,891 | $895,649 | $469,800 | $591,690 |
| 2023 | $171,680 | $845,339 | $268,814 | $576,525 |
| 2022 | $151,126 | $1,266,120 | $469,800 | $796,320 |
| 2021 | $158,357 | $1,360,560 | $469,800 | $890,760 |
| 2020 | $159,275 | $1,549,620 | $469,800 | $1,079,820 |
| 2019 | $156,134 | $1,552,500 | $469,800 | $1,082,700 |
| 2018 | $143,602 | $704,449 | $157,952 | $546,497 |
| 2017 | $135,494 | $664,677 | $208,060 | $456,617 |
| 2016 | $125,355 | $627,056 | $237,191 | $389,865 |
| 2015 | $50,419 | $627,056 | $242,991 | $384,065 |
| 2014 | $50,419 | $621,979 | $289,231 | $332,748 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2025 05/23/25 | For Sale | $19,950,000 | -- | $2,211 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Similar Homes in the area
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20026035
APN: 1385-0043
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