$15,950,000
Updated 3 years ago
Off Market

179 East 71st Street

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave

10 Rooms5 Beds6.5 Baths6,725 Square FeetSingle Family

$15,950,000
floors / apts5 / 1
Lot Size20'x102'
Built Size20'x65'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$118,285
Price Per SF
$2,372

Listing Features

  • Architectural Dtls
  • WBFP
  • Gas Heat

Outdoor space and views

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Fitness Facility
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck
  • Screening Room

Property Description for 179 East 71st Street

Located on one of the Upper East Side’s most historical and sought after blocks, this 6,725 square foot Neo-federal townhouse has absorbed decades of art, vision, and culture within its four walls. Behind closed doors lies the most exquisite millwork, this townhouse has been renovated to perfection.

This 20.25 foot wide townhouse is flooded with natural sunlight through oversized floor-to-ceiling windows. With the perfect balance of class, elegance, and allure, this home is the ultimate Manhattan sanctuary.

Garden Floor:
Upon arriving to this distinguished townhome the entry vestibule leads to the grand foyer and features a large, walk-in coat closet, powder room, and south-facing windowed home office. The foyer is defined by a sweeping staircase leading to the parlor level and an elevator that services all 6 levels of the home. As you move through the foyer to the rear of the garden level, one’s attention is immediately captivated by the open, eat-in chef’s kitchen complete with stone countertop center island, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, Poggenpohl cabinetry, 2 Miele dishwashers, double sinks, Wolf range, custom-designed Vinotheque wine refrigerator, Silestone countertops, and oversized pantry. The kitchen is perched above the garden and the floor-to-ceiling wall of glass allows for exquisite light throughout the day. The kitchen also features a service staircase to the dining room on the parlor level for seamless entertaining.

Parlor Floor:
The parlor floor is elegantly designed with an open sightline to all 67 feet of the townhouse. The living room includes a Chesney wood burning fireplace, built-in surround sound system, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the residence’s bucolic garden and offers an immediate sense of serenity.

With ample space to host friends and family, the luminous formal dining room occupies the front half of the parlor level and is lined with custom-built cherry wood bookshelves. Three sets of French doors open to the large Juliet balcony facing the greenery of the tree-lined 71st Street.

Third Floor:
The cinema room has a Sony 4K rear projector, 80” screen, Vida Box multimedia control system, and theatre seating for 10 which makes for a cozy movie night at home. Across from the home cinema is a powder room. The floor is completed by a large bedroom with en-suite bath, separate dressing rooms, and wood-burning fireplace.

Fourth Floor:
The entirety of the fourth floor serves as the primary suite complete with private elevator access, wood burning fireplace in the bedroom, a dressing room, and separate walk-in-closets leading to private, elegantly designed separate bathrooms.

Fifth Floor & Rooftop:
The uppermost floor is comprised of two bedrooms that share a full bathroom with a double vanity and a spacious study with an extra-large skylight, flooding the area with natural light. There is a full staircase that leads to an all-glass solarium and lovely reading nook which leads directly to the finished rooftop, a perfect outdoor entertaining space for friends and family. (*The roof photos are virtually furnished)

Basement:
The finished English basement includes a large laundry room with two washers and two dryers, folding table, a wall of closets for additional storage, home gym, powder room, and staff room.

Parking garage is available next door.

Townhouse Features:

Building dimensions of 20.25’ x 67’ on a 102’ lot
6,725 sq. ft.
Elevator access to all floors
5 Stories
Finished Basement and Roof Deck
Garden Patio
4 Wood Burning Fireplaces
Cinema Room
Video Intercom on each floor
Surround Sound System
Home Gym
Chef’s Kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances

Listing History for 179 East 71st Street

Now
11/24/2023
TOM by Ron Ovadia
Nest Seekers International
2023

Building Details for 179 East 71st Street

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1920
Floors/Apts5/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

68 St-Hunter College
0.15 miles
72 St
0.17 miles
77 St
0.3 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.41 miles

Citi Bike

3 Ave & E 71 St
0.05 miles
3 Ave & E 72 St
0.06 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Ron Ovadia
Nest Seekers International
Carol Friedman
Nest Seekers International
Sophia Bennett
Nest Seekers International

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.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 40541TH