$3,750,000
Updated 10 months ago
Off Market

The Dunham House

35 East 68th Street, 2-A

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Madison Ave & Park Ave

5 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,710 Square FeetCo-op

$3,750,000
Maintenance$3,458
Price Per SF
$2,193

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Architectural Dtls
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Coffered Ceilings
  • Corner Apartment
  • Crown Moldings
  • Custom Lighting
  • Duplex
  • Entry Foyer
  • Exposed Brick
  • High Ceilings [14']
  • Home Office
  • Marble FP Mantle
  • Moldings
  • Original Details
  • Parlor
  • Pocket Doors
  • Private Elevator
  • Straight Staircase
  • Track Lighting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Arched Windows
  • Casement Windows
  • Flr-to-Clg Windows
  • French Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Powder Room

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Alarm System
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed. Case by Case
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 35 East 68th Street, 2-A

*NO FLIP TAX*. Welcome to DUNHAM HOUSE. This exquisite 7-room duplex within a 1901 limestone mansion designed by Carrère and Hastings epitomizes Manhattan sophistication and early 20th-century elegance, evoking the charm of an 1880s London townhouse. A stunning duplex at approximately 1,710 SF is defined by two arched French windows adorned with original Tiffany & Company stained glass. The 22 x 22 SF south-facing sun-drenched living room features 14-foot ceilings and is adorned with original hand-carved mahogany wood details, built-in shelving, and a striking marble mantle with a wood-burning fireplace. A curved staircase leads to the upper level. Each room is bathed in natural light and boasts coffered ceilings and antique crown moldings. This residence features a flexible home office, currently configured as a third bedroom, a spacious eat-in kitchen, and one of the most impressive living rooms on the market! The sunken eat-in kitchen boasts marble flooring and top-of-the-line appliances, including a custom oven, range, refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. Upstairs, the primary suite features a concealed wall of closets, ceiling-to-floor windows, and comfortably fits a king-sized bed. The home office, which doubles as a third bedroom, features windows that overlook the living room, offering a unique perspective. The third bedroom, behind the kitchen, has an en suite bath. This residence offers storage in the building and includes an in-unit washer/dryer. The exclusive 8-unit co-op is located on East 68th Street, between Madison and Park Avenues, this pet-friendly building is just one block from Central Park and is surrounded by premier restaurants and luxury shopping, making it perfect for dog lovers and city enthusiasts alike. Flexible co-op. Foreign buyers are allowed. About the Building: In 1899 Dr. Edward Kellogg Dunham and his wife, Mary, commissioned renowned architect Thomas Hastings of Carrere & Hastings to design a French townhouse in the very au courant Beaux Arts style, completed in 1901, called Dunham House. A decade later, this historic home was widely considered a pristine example of Hastings’ work and was a large part of why Hastings was then commissioned to design the New York home of Henry Frick in 1912 (The Frick Collection today). Today, 35 East 68th Street still sits as a 25’ wide, limestone building, which was designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1981 after being converted into apartments in 1977.

Listing History for 35 East 68th Street, 2-A

Now
11/06/2025
TOM by Lisa Summers
Compass
02/17/2025
$3,750,000 [-$100,000] [2.6%]
Price Drop by Lisa Summers
Compass

Building Details for 35 East 68th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1901
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts6/8
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

68 St-Hunter College
0.18 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.32 miles
72 St
0.45 miles
5 Av/59 St
0.45 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.46 miles

Citi Bike

E 70 St & Madison Ave
0.1 miles
E 67 St & Park Ave
0.11 miles

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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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OLR ID: 1819717