Updated 15 days ago
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238.5 East 83rd Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Second Ave & First Ave
12 Rooms4 Beds5.5 Baths4,400 Square FeetTwo Family House
$8,500,000 $8,950,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Lot Size14'x102'17"
Built Size14'x50'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$37,103
Price Per SF
$1,932
Listing Features
- High Ceilings
- Moldings
- Original Details
- Gas Heat
- Window AC Units
Outdoor space and views
- Balcony
- Deck
- Garden
- Townhouse Views
Building Amenities
- Laundry Room
- Roof Deck
- Stoop Entry
Property Description for 238.5 East 83rd Street
The Perfect Townhouse
Spectacular gut renovation inside and out of this townhouse gem on a quiet Upper East Side block, convenient to shops, restaurants, and schools. There are six stories (3 levels added with the renovation), a separate one bedroom unit on the ground floor, plus a finished basement and two roof terraces with built-in outdoor kitchen facilities. An elevator goes to each floor and every inch of the approximately 4400 square feet was meticulously planned with luxury and comfort foremost in mind. There are 3 to 4 bedrooms, 5 baths and 4 powder rooms over six floors, with a separate ground floor apartment or staff quarters with its own street entrance. There are four balconies off main rooms plus a lovely and serene South-facing garden and the two roof terraces.
Stoop Entry Level:
Spacious entry foyer with very high ceilings and a powder room leading to a huge eat-in kitchen with a wall of windows overlooking the garden and a balcony. There are Wolf appliances, every convenience and custom marble floors.
2nd Level:
A living room with built-in theatre equipment and a luxurious "man-cave" library with a built-in bar and mahogany woodwork plus a powder room.
3rd Level:
Two spacious bedrooms and two marble baths plus a laundry room.
4th Level:
Sumptuous double-height primary bedroom suite with a floor-to-ceiling cathedral window and a private
balcony. There is a well-appointed walk-in closet, and a huge bath with lovely soaking tub and spacious walk-in stall shower. Just above and overlooking the primary bedroom is a balcony office balcony with a built-in desk and storage.
5th Level:
A fully equipped gym and the private balcony office (overlooking the primary bedroom) plus a marble bath.
6th Level:
Two large roof decks, one with a fully equipped kitchen and one as an outdoor dining room.
Ground Level:
Under stoop entry to a private apartment/staff quarters/guest suite with a living room/dining room/kitchen and one bedroom and bath. The garden entrance is on this level also.
Basement Level:
Fully renovated basement with a large wine storage unit, full-size laundry equipment and a dog-washing sink. All the systems are top of the line the house has central air.
Spectacular gut renovation inside and out of this townhouse gem on a quiet Upper East Side block, convenient to shops, restaurants, and schools. There are six stories (3 levels added with the renovation), a separate one bedroom unit on the ground floor, plus a finished basement and two roof terraces with built-in outdoor kitchen facilities. An elevator goes to each floor and every inch of the approximately 4400 square feet was meticulously planned with luxury and comfort foremost in mind. There are 3 to 4 bedrooms, 5 baths and 4 powder rooms over six floors, with a separate ground floor apartment or staff quarters with its own street entrance. There are four balconies off main rooms plus a lovely and serene South-facing garden and the two roof terraces.
Stoop Entry Level:
Spacious entry foyer with very high ceilings and a powder room leading to a huge eat-in kitchen with a wall of windows overlooking the garden and a balcony. There are Wolf appliances, every convenience and custom marble floors.
2nd Level:
A living room with built-in theatre equipment and a luxurious "man-cave" library with a built-in bar and mahogany woodwork plus a powder room.
3rd Level:
Two spacious bedrooms and two marble baths plus a laundry room.
4th Level:
Sumptuous double-height primary bedroom suite with a floor-to-ceiling cathedral window and a private
balcony. There is a well-appointed walk-in closet, and a huge bath with lovely soaking tub and spacious walk-in stall shower. Just above and overlooking the primary bedroom is a balcony office balcony with a built-in desk and storage.
5th Level:
A fully equipped gym and the private balcony office (overlooking the primary bedroom) plus a marble bath.
6th Level:
Two large roof decks, one with a fully equipped kitchen and one as an outdoor dining room.
Ground Level:
Under stoop entry to a private apartment/staff quarters/guest suite with a living room/dining room/kitchen and one bedroom and bath. The garden entrance is on this level also.
Basement Level:
Fully renovated basement with a large wine storage unit, full-size laundry equipment and a dog-washing sink. All the systems are top of the line the house has central air.
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Listing History for 238.5 East 83rd Street
Now
07/20/2026
$8,500,000 [-$450,000] [5%]
Price Drop by Barbara S. Fox
Brown Harris Stevens
05/27/2026
$8,950,000
Initial Price by Barbara S. Fox
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 238.5 East 83rd Street
OwnershipTwo Family House
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1901
Floors/Apts4/2
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
86 St
0.16 miles
86 St
0.25 miles
77 St
0.36 miles
Citi Bike
E 85 St & 3 Ave
0.13 miles
3 Ave & E 82 St
0.13 miles
Contact Agents
Contact Agents
Barbara Fox
Brown Harris Stevens
Margaret Morrison Peters
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.
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