Estimated payment $85,835/month
Highlights
- City View
- 2-minute walk to 68 Street-Hunter College
- Wolf Appliances
- East Side Elementary School, P.S. 267 Rated A
- Pre War Building
- 1 Fireplace
About This Home
Renovated and move-in ready, this 20’ wide, five bedroom, six story (plus finished basement) brownstone is impressively spacious and chic. There are four outdoor spaces, including a sunny, south-facing landscaped and irrigated garden, terrace off the living room, Juliette balcony off the primary bathroom and rooftop space. Crowning this special home is a sun-flooded basketball/sports court and putting green to practice your short game. The light throughout is exquisite, highlighted by the rear facade’s double height glass casement windows. Numerous original details have been lovingly retained and restored, among them six wood-burning fireplaces, timeless plaster moldings and handsome oak paneling. An elevator links all seven levels—including the finished basement. Lofty ceilings and plentiful windows create an ambience of airiness and light. All six full baths have been stylishly renovated as have the two powder rooms. Nine zone CAC. Garden Level:
-En suite guest bedroom
-South-facing sun-flooded family room with double-height ceiling, radiant-heated floors & wet bar opens to the 32’-long landscaped, irrigated garden & patio where surrounding walls and fencing create privacy
-Powder room Parlor Floor:
-Front stoop
-Grand entry gallery with WBF
-Eat-in kitchen with restored oak paneling, WBF, Sub-Zero, Wolf & Bosch appliances
-Kitchen overlooks two story wall of stunning casement windows
-Dramatic, sweeping staircase
-Powder room
-11’7” coffered ceilings Third Floor:
-Sunny, south-facing living room with wet bar & WBF
-Trio of french doors open to terrace overlooking the garden
-En suite bedroom/library with WBF & views to gorgeous East 70th Street
-10’9”ceilings Fourth Floor:
-Primary suite has extensive custom cabinetry, dressing room, WBF
-Primary bathroom has radiant-heated floors, soaking tub, walk-in shower, double sinks and Juliet balcony overlooking the garden
-10’3” ceilings Fifth Floor:
-Two large bedroom suites
-Extensive storage/closet space
-Hall bathroom
-10’ ceilings Sixth Floor:
-Basketball/Sports Court
-Putting Green
-Full bathroom
-Serviced by elevator
-15’5” ceilings Basement:
-LG washer & vented dryer
-Full bathroom
-Wine Cellar
-Work out area
-Workshop
-Cedar closet
-Storage
-Elevator & mechanical rooms
-7’10” Ceilings Manhattan brownstones have been an elemental part of the city’s architectural identity since the 19th century. With their generous space, privacy, and aesthetic beauty, they remain some of New York’s most coveted residences. 164 E 70th, on one of the Upper East Side’s most beautiful streets, is no exception.
Also offered for rent for $57,500/month, unfurnished.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $106,390
Year Built
- Built in 1872
Lot Details
- 1,983 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 1983.00 x 1
Home Design
- Pre War Building
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 1 Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- City Views
- Basement
Kitchen
- Bosch Dishwasher
- Dishwasher
- Wolf Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0046 / 01404
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Lenox Hill Subdivision
- 6-Story Property
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
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 | $107,688 | $568,200 | $269,522 | $298,678 |
| 2025 | $107,555 | $536,160 | $284,775 | $251,385 |
| 2024 | $107,555 | $535,501 | $269,460 | $291,320 |
| 2023 | $102,790 | $506,128 | $192,907 | $313,221 |
| 2022 | $95,220 | $646,800 | $269,460 | $377,340 |
| 2021 | $99,799 | $695,040 | $269,460 | $425,580 |
| 2020 | $99,654 | $791,640 | $269,460 | $522,180 |
| 2019 | $93,058 | $918,300 | $269,460 | $648,840 |
| 2018 | $85,681 | $421,773 | $136,754 | $285,019 |
| 2017 | $80,972 | $398,683 | $121,241 | $277,442 |
| 2016 | $78,930 | $396,379 | $139,816 | $256,563 |
| 2015 | $30,242 | $393,496 | $156,795 | $236,701 |
| 2014 | $30,242 | $371,876 | $177,813 | $194,063 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 05/11/26 | For Rent | $57,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/11/2026 05/11/26 | For Sale | $14,250,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/26/2024 09/26/24 | Rented | $45,000 | -10.0% | -- |
| 09/25/2024 09/25/24 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/31/2024 07/31/24 | For Rent | $50,000 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Sale Deed | $6,000,000 | Pioneer Land Title Corp | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $111,125 | First American Title Ins Co |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $1,578,861 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $41,773 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $88,098 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $400,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Closed | $204,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Closed | $2,020,000 | Unknown |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20090401
APN: 1404-0046
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