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6-8 East 82nd Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave
12,886 Square FeetCommercial
$29,000,000
floors5
Lot Size41'x102'
ZoneR8A
Building TypeTownhouse
Price Per SF
$2,251
Listing Features
- Original Details
Outdoor space and views
- Garden [1,270 SF]
Building Amenities
- Elevator
- Garden
- Roof Deck
Property Description for 6-8 East 82nd Street
Nos. 6-8 East 82nd Street
A rare opportunity awaits on one of the Upper East Side's most distinguished townhouse blocks. In the heart of the Metropolitan Museum and Fifth Avenue district, just moments from Central Park, Nos. 6-8 East 82nd Street are being offered for the first time in nearly fifty years, presenting a side-by-side assemblage of scale seldom found on the market.
Both properties are situated within an R8B and LH-1A zoning district, offering flexibility for restoration or reconfiguration. With a combined width of 41 feet, a depth of 102 feet, interior space exceeding 12,600 square feet, and approximately 3,898 square feet of remaining FAR, this offering provides an extraordinary canvas for a single grand residence, dual adjacent homes, or an institutional or cultural use.
The two houses are internally connected on every level, including the cellar with an additional 2,300 square feet, creating a seamless flow throughout. A passenger elevator serves floors one through five, while a steel staircase rises from the first floor to the rooftop. Interiors are defined by soaring ceiling heights on every level, many rising above twelve feet, a rarity among Manhattan townhouses. With sunny southern exposures, the rooms are filled with natural light and enjoy beautiful views of the limestone Gilded Age mansions across the street. Enhancing this grandeur is a rare double-width, south-facing garden spanning approximately 1,270 square feet of outdoor space, offering abundant sunshine and a private retreat seldom available in this prime location.
Originally constructed in 1888-89 by architect-builder Edward Kilpatrick in the Queen Anne style, the homes embody the elegance of New York's Gilded Age. No. 6 East 82nd Street, remodeled in 1920 by architect James E. Casale, was updated with French windows, wrought-iron balconies, and a balustraded second story while retaining its distinctive roofline with sunflower motifs and carved pilasters. No. 8 East 82nd Street, purchased in 1890 by brewing magnate George G. Schaefer, preserves much of its original detailing, including Neo-Grec stone enframements, bead-and-reel moldings, and a sheet-metal cornice adorned with swags and modillions.
Together, Nos. 6-8 East 82nd Street present a truly rare opportunity to acquire two adjoining townhouses with remarkable scale, a south-facing double garden, lots over 102 feet deep, significant remaining development potential, and an irreplaceable location facing some of the Upper East Side's most beautiful Gilded Age architecture.
All measurements are approximate. Renderings and floor plans are provided for visualization and conceptual purposes only. Proposed designs are inspirational in nature and subject to required approvals. Purchasers are advised to consult with their own architect and expeditor for additional information and verification of dimensions, design feasibility, and compliance with all applicable regulations.
A rare opportunity awaits on one of the Upper East Side's most distinguished townhouse blocks. In the heart of the Metropolitan Museum and Fifth Avenue district, just moments from Central Park, Nos. 6-8 East 82nd Street are being offered for the first time in nearly fifty years, presenting a side-by-side assemblage of scale seldom found on the market.
Both properties are situated within an R8B and LH-1A zoning district, offering flexibility for restoration or reconfiguration. With a combined width of 41 feet, a depth of 102 feet, interior space exceeding 12,600 square feet, and approximately 3,898 square feet of remaining FAR, this offering provides an extraordinary canvas for a single grand residence, dual adjacent homes, or an institutional or cultural use.
The two houses are internally connected on every level, including the cellar with an additional 2,300 square feet, creating a seamless flow throughout. A passenger elevator serves floors one through five, while a steel staircase rises from the first floor to the rooftop. Interiors are defined by soaring ceiling heights on every level, many rising above twelve feet, a rarity among Manhattan townhouses. With sunny southern exposures, the rooms are filled with natural light and enjoy beautiful views of the limestone Gilded Age mansions across the street. Enhancing this grandeur is a rare double-width, south-facing garden spanning approximately 1,270 square feet of outdoor space, offering abundant sunshine and a private retreat seldom available in this prime location.
Originally constructed in 1888-89 by architect-builder Edward Kilpatrick in the Queen Anne style, the homes embody the elegance of New York's Gilded Age. No. 6 East 82nd Street, remodeled in 1920 by architect James E. Casale, was updated with French windows, wrought-iron balconies, and a balustraded second story while retaining its distinctive roofline with sunflower motifs and carved pilasters. No. 8 East 82nd Street, purchased in 1890 by brewing magnate George G. Schaefer, preserves much of its original detailing, including Neo-Grec stone enframements, bead-and-reel moldings, and a sheet-metal cornice adorned with swags and modillions.
Together, Nos. 6-8 East 82nd Street present a truly rare opportunity to acquire two adjoining townhouses with remarkable scale, a south-facing double garden, lots over 102 feet deep, significant remaining development potential, and an irreplaceable location facing some of the Upper East Side's most beautiful Gilded Age architecture.
All measurements are approximate. Renderings and floor plans are provided for visualization and conceptual purposes only. Proposed designs are inspirational in nature and subject to required approvals. Purchasers are advised to consult with their own architect and expeditor for additional information and verification of dimensions, design feasibility, and compliance with all applicable regulations.
Listing History for 6-8 East 82nd Street
Now
10/22/2025
Sold and Closed by Carrie C. Chiang
Corcoran
10/10/2025
Contract Signed by Carrie C. Chiang
Corcoran
Building Details for 6-8 East 82nd Street
OwnershipCommercial
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1888
Floors5
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: 102964TH
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