$9,850,000 $10,450,000
Updated 3 years ago
Off Market

159 East 65th Street

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave

10 Rooms5 Beds3 Baths3,620 Square FeetSingle Family

$9,850,000 $10,450,000
floors / apts5 / 1
Lot Size18'6"x100'5"
Built Size18'6"x45'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$80,856
Price Per SF
$2,721

Listing Features

  • High Ceilings
  • Oversized Windows
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Central AC

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard
  • Balcony [17'x4']
  • Garden [16'x35']
  • Patio [16'x8']
  • Terrace [17'x6']
  • City Views
  • Courtyard
  • Garden Views
  • Skyline Views
  • Townhouse Views

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Garden
  • Roof Deck

Property Description for 159 East 65th Street

Exquisite Single-Family Townhouse in the Heart of Lenox Hill
“Secret” Jones Wood Garden Is Your Backyard
5 Additional Private Outdoor Spaces and an Elevator

Natural light and clean lines abound in this refined single-family townhouse. Boasting soaring ceilings, elegant entertaining rooms, newly refinished and stained cherry floors, five bedrooms including a floor-through primary suite, and an elevator, 159 East 65th Street is a hidden gem in Lenox Hill.

Artistically gut-renovated to the highest quality of the time, you can feel the luxury and thoughtful design in every room of the townhouse. The outdoor spaces are among the most unique in New York City. In addition to a blue-stone patio, parlour and third floor balconies, and two roof terraces with skyline views, the townhouse has private access to Jones Wood Garden. These private gardens are beautifully landscaped and manicured with the utmost care and elegance. Only 12 Upper East Side townhouses have access to this majestic outdoor area.

Garden Floor
A handsome gate and forecourt usher you to the entrance of this lovely townhouse. A vestibule with slate floors and a custom stained glass pivot door welcome you and open to a formal receiving room. There, a staircase with custom one-of-a-kind metal banisters spanning all five floors sculpted by renowned artist Dimitri Gerakaris and an elevator rising to the upper floors. Beyond the receiving room lies a front bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, and to the rear of the floor is a generous eat-in kitchen. Highlights include: a central island, two wall ovens, large cooktop and grill, double refrigerator, push latch cabinetry, a gas fireplace, and a dumb waiter that reaches to the third floor. A wall of sliding glass doors at the rear of the kitchen reveal the townhouse’s private patio and the gorgeous landscaping, fountains, and open air of Jones Wood Garden. It is truly like having a park for your backyard.

Parlour Floor
The parlour floor is an entertainer’s delight. A bright, formal dining room with a huge bay window and fireplace sits at the front of the floor. A wet bar is adjacent to the dining room. The rear of the parlour is an elegant sitting room. It features another fireplace surrounded by library shelves as well as a wall of windows that provide a sweeping view of the lush gardens. Two doors situated in the corners of the room access a balcony.

Third Floor
The primary suite occupies the third floor of the townhouse. A bedroom sits at the rear of the floor and boasts a fireplace, built-in shelving, and three sets of French doors that open onto a private balcony overlooking the gardens. A customized dressing area with cedar closets connects to the bathroom at the front of the floor. Sunny and sleek, the bathroom features a soaking tub, commodious shower stall, and WC with a bidet.

Fourth Floor
The fourth floor is configured with two gracious bedrooms, front and back. Each has three windows and is designed with built-ins for a clean-line aesthetic. A full bathroom completes the floor.

Fifth Floor
The stairway up to the fifth floor serves as a winter garden by utilizing the energy and natural light of a central skylight. A beach retreat vibe and flexible spaces are found at the apex of the townhouse including a possible fifth bedroom or home office as well as a solarium. There is also a full bathroom. Front and rear terraces enhance the indoor/outdoor opportunities on the fifth floor while also offering tremendous city views.

Cellar
The townhouse cellar is vast and tidy. It hosts a front mechanical room, separate laundry area with ample space for commercial machines, and a handy/craft area for tools and a woodworking bench. There is also a large doggy shower and mud room.

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Listing History for 159 East 65th Street

Now
09/18/2023
$9,850,000 [-$600,000] [5.7%]
Price Drop by Dexter Guerrieri
Vandenberg -The Townhouse Experts
05/15/2023
$10,450,000
Initial Price by Dexter Guerrieri
Vandenberg -The Townhouse Experts

Building Details for 159 East 65th Street

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts5/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/63 St
0.11 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.17 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.26 miles
59 St
0.28 miles
72 St
0.39 miles

Citi Bike

E 63 St & 3 Ave
0.13 miles
E 67 St & Park Ave
0.15 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Licensed As
Dexter A. Guerrieri
Broker
License#:
31GU0753145
Company:
Vandenberg -The Townhouse Experts
Dexter Guerrieri
Vandenberg -The Townhouse Experts
Nicole Kats
Vandenberg -The Townhouse Experts
Licensed As
Real Estate Salesperson
Salesperson
License#:
10401365445
Company:
Vandenberg -The Townhouse Experts
Emily Barham
Vandenberg -The Townhouse Experts

Upper East Side | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.

With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.

Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .

There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.

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