$5,950,000
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166 East 74th Street

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave

10 Rooms5 Beds5.5 Baths4,300 Square FeetMulti-Family

$5,950,000
floors / apts5 / 2
Lot Size18'x102'
Built Size18'x50'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$80,000
Price Per SF
$1,384

This property was sold for $5,850,000 on 09/19/25.

Listing Features

  • Spiral Staircase

Outdoor space and views

  • Garden [19'x45']
  • Terrace [18'x23']

Building Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room

Property Description for 166 East 74th Street

Incredible opportunity to purchase a 2 family townhouse on a prime Upper Eastside block. 166 East 74th Street is nestled between Lexington and Third Avenues and represents outstanding value for a home that has been owned and enjoyed by one entity for decades.

The front door opens to the house on the street level through a gated courtyard and then an entrance foyer leading to both the lower duplex apartment with 2 BR's, one on each floor, a kitchen, dining area and b BR/sitting room on the lower level with doors leading out to the spacious and charming garden. A separate entrance in the front courtyard for the lower apartment if desired. The upper floor of the lower apartment can be accessed from outer stairs or via an internal spiral staircase and consists of two spacious rooms: a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, French doors and Juliette balconies overlooking the lovely greenery of the garden. The LR has a wood-burning fireplace and 10'7" ceilings. On the same floor is a grand scale primary bedroom with large windows, ample closets, a wood-burning fireplace and 10'7" ceiling heights.

The Owner's upper triplex apartment starts on the 3rd floor and has a lovely, gracious living room, a formal dining room, both with wood-burning fireplaces and large windows allowing for sunlight to stream in. There is a fully equipped kitchen off of the formal dining room. Also, on this floor for convenience, you will find a strategically placed powder room between the living and dining room.

The fourth floor contains two comfortable bedrooms each with ensuite baths each with shower/tub. The primary BR overlooks lovely set-back townhouses and the private garden which lends to further tranquility and charm. The primary bedroom also has a wood-burning fireplace.

The fifth floor has a separate enclosed laundry room with a full size Washer and Dryer, further spacious bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet. There is a large gracious south-facing terrace with room for multiple seating areas and planting. Perfect for sunning and relaxing outdoors. There are additional air rights.

The house has a dry basement which is a luxury and perfect for extra storage for numerous items including garden tools, suitcases, boxes etc.

With air-rights and the ability to build into the garden, this townhouse has multiple, versatile possible uses such as combining both units to make a spacious single family home in a prime residential area close to all amenities such as grocery stores, shopping, schools, restaurants, coffee shops and museums or keeping it as two separate units, one or both for rent or guests.

Listing History for 166 East 74th Street

Now
09/19/2025
$5,850,000
Sold and Closed by Cordelia F. Robb
Brown Harris Stevens
06/24/2025
Contract Signed by Cordelia F. Robb
Brown Harris Stevens

Building Details for 166 East 74th Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1910
Floors/Apts5/2
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

77 St
0.17 miles
72 St
0.2 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.28 miles

Citi Bike

3 Ave & E 72 St
0.09 miles
E 75 St & 3 Ave
0.15 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Cordelia Robb
Brown Harris Stevens

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: 100018TH