$13,700,000 $14,500,000
Updated 4 days ago
38 East 63rd Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Madison Ave & Park Ave
Commercial
$13,700,000 $14,500,000
floors5
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$149,572
Outdoor space and views
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Central Park
Building Amenities
- Garden
Property Description for 38 East 63rd Street
Built in 1880 by acclaimed architect F. S. Barus, 38 East 63rd Street is a Neo-Georgian townhouse that is 18 feet wide and about 7,155 square feet above ground. It features flexible open office spaces, plus an additional 1,545 square feet on the lower level for storage and mechanical systems. The property is ideally located between Park and Madison Avenues on a quiet, tree-lined block with historic homes.
The building's facade was redesigned in 1904 by architect William Strom in an elegant Neo-Georgian style for banker John Greenough and his family. The distinctive facade features a gracefully bowed front across the first three levels, anchored by a limestone base with finely detailed window surrounds and trim, along with a classic balcony that enhances its refined architectural presence.
The composition subtly echoes the superb Cross &Cross Neo-Georgian facade of the grand 40-foot-wide mansion at 36 East 63rd Street next door, built in 1930, creating a harmonious architectural dialogue between the two neighboring residences and reinforcing the historic elegance of this exceptional block.
In 2026, this architecturally significant townhouse presents a rare opportunity to convert into an exceptional single-family residence or to take advantage of its Community Facility zoning, which allows for a wide range of permitted uses within New York City.
Potential uses include:
- Public and private schools, colleges, universities, and libraries
- Museums and cultural institutions
- Religious schools and institutions
- Hospitals, annexes, nursing homes, and medical clinics
- Outpatient care and mental health facilities
- Long-term care residences
- Non-profit art galleries
- Community centers and philanthropic foundations
- Daycare centers and nonprofit social service organizations
Positioned in one of Manhattan's most prestigious neighborhoods, the property sits at the epicenter of New York City's luxury retail corridor, moments from Central Park and Fifth Avenue, as well as some of the city's most celebrated shopping and dining destinations.
The townhouse spans five full floors, all serviced by an expansive wood-paneled commercial elevator. Additional highlights include:
- 12-foot ceilings on the parlor level
- Large windows overlooking one of the Upper East Side's most attractive historic townhouse blocks
- Multiple outdoor spaces, including a small garden, terrace, and solarium
With its generous scale, architectural pedigree, and exceptional zoning flexibility, 38 East 63rd Street represents a rare acquisition opportunity that can be optimized for a variety of residential, institutional, medical, educational, or cultural uses.
The property is represented by Brown Harris Stevens , Modlin Group, and Cushman & Wakefield
The building's facade was redesigned in 1904 by architect William Strom in an elegant Neo-Georgian style for banker John Greenough and his family. The distinctive facade features a gracefully bowed front across the first three levels, anchored by a limestone base with finely detailed window surrounds and trim, along with a classic balcony that enhances its refined architectural presence.
The composition subtly echoes the superb Cross &Cross Neo-Georgian facade of the grand 40-foot-wide mansion at 36 East 63rd Street next door, built in 1930, creating a harmonious architectural dialogue between the two neighboring residences and reinforcing the historic elegance of this exceptional block.
In 2026, this architecturally significant townhouse presents a rare opportunity to convert into an exceptional single-family residence or to take advantage of its Community Facility zoning, which allows for a wide range of permitted uses within New York City.
Potential uses include:
- Public and private schools, colleges, universities, and libraries
- Museums and cultural institutions
- Religious schools and institutions
- Hospitals, annexes, nursing homes, and medical clinics
- Outpatient care and mental health facilities
- Long-term care residences
- Non-profit art galleries
- Community centers and philanthropic foundations
- Daycare centers and nonprofit social service organizations
Positioned in one of Manhattan's most prestigious neighborhoods, the property sits at the epicenter of New York City's luxury retail corridor, moments from Central Park and Fifth Avenue, as well as some of the city's most celebrated shopping and dining destinations.
The townhouse spans five full floors, all serviced by an expansive wood-paneled commercial elevator. Additional highlights include:
- 12-foot ceilings on the parlor level
- Large windows overlooking one of the Upper East Side's most attractive historic townhouse blocks
- Multiple outdoor spaces, including a small garden, terrace, and solarium
With its generous scale, architectural pedigree, and exceptional zoning flexibility, 38 East 63rd Street represents a rare acquisition opportunity that can be optimized for a variety of residential, institutional, medical, educational, or cultural uses.
The property is represented by Brown Harris Stevens , Modlin Group, and Cushman & Wakefield
Listing History for 38 East 63rd Street
Now
07/03/2026
$13,700,000 [-$800,000] [5.5%]
Price Drop by Sami Hassoumi
Brown Harris Stevens
03/20/2026
$14,500,000
Initial Price by Adam D. Modlin
Modlin Group, The
Building Details for 38 East 63rd Street
OwnershipCommercial
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1880
Floors5
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Lexington Av/63 St
0.17 miles
59 St
0.22 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.22 miles
5 Av/59 St
0.24 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.32 miles
Citi Bike
E 61 St & Madison Ave
0.1 miles
5 Ave & E 63 St
0.14 miles
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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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