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The Dunham House

35 East 68th Street, 3/4

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Madison Ave & Park Ave

7 Rooms3 Beds3.5 Baths2,715 Square FeetCo-op

$4,495,000
Maintenance$9,577
Price Per SF
$1,656

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Coffered Ceilings
  • Combined Apartment
  • Corner Apartment
  • Crown Moldings
  • Custom Closets
  • Duplex
  • Entry Foyer
  • Exposed Brick
  • Full Floor
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [9.7']
  • Home Office
  • Library / Den
  • Moldings
  • Original Details
  • Private Elevator
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • WBFP
  • Flr-to-Clg Windows
  • New Windows
  • Oversized Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Double Oven
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Heated Floors
  • Jacuzzi Tub
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower
  • Steam Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Juliet Balcony
  • Partial City
  • Treeline Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • 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, 3/4

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. A rare offering on one of the Upper East Side’s most storied blocks, this exceptional 2,715 square foot duplex is set within a 25-foot-wide limestone mansion in the heart of the Gold Coast at 35 East 68th Street. Here, timeless architecture and modern luxury come together in a way that feels both grand and deeply livable. A keyed elevator opens directly into a striking mahogany-paneled foyer, setting the tone for what unfolds. The south-facing living room is expansive and filled with natural light, framed by nearly floor-to-ceiling windows with Juliet balconies. A marble wood-burning fireplace anchors the space, while a beautifully integrated bar with a Sub-Zero wine cooler and refrigerated drawers makes it ideal for entertaining. Just beyond, a windowed media alcove with custom built-ins creates a more intimate retreat, thoughtfully separating the bedroom wing on this level. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, complete with its own wood-burning fireplace and an extraordinary custom walk-in closet by Ornare. The closet flows seamlessly into a five-piece marble bath featuring a Jacuzzi soaking tub, radiant heated floors, dual sinks, and a mirrored television integrated into the vanity. A second bedroom, accessed through elegant mahogany bookcase doors, offers its own en-suite bath with a deep soaking tub. A sculptural mahogany staircase leads to the upper level, where a light-filled formal dining room with a limestone wood-burning fireplace becomes the centerpiece for gatherings. This floor is as functional as it is beautiful, with a full bathroom, home office, laundry room, and a spacious third bedroom with custom millwork. The chef’s kitchen is both refined and highly equipped, with custom cabinetry, stone countertops, radiant heated floors, and a full suite of appliances by Sub-Zero, Miele, Gaggenau, and Thermador, including a six-burner cooktop, grill, double ovens, and warming drawer. Throughout the residence, rich mahogany millwork, coffered ceilings, and elegant crown moldings speak to the home’s heritage, while central air and a Crestron system provide seamless modern control. The Dunham House is an intimate, eight-residence cooperative built in 1899 by Carrère & Hastings, the celebrated architects behind landmarks such as The Frick Collection and New York Public Library Main Branch. Positioned between Park and Madison Avenues, and just moments from Central Park, this address places you at the epicenter of classic Upper East Side living, surrounded by world-renowned museums, Madison Avenue boutiques, and some of the city’s finest dining. With a setting that embodies the elegance of prewar New York at its peak, this is more than a residence. It is a piece of the neighborhood’s history, reimagined for modern life.

Listing History for 35 East 68th Street, 3/4

Now
09/17/2026
Back on the Market by Greg Mire
Compass
09/16/2026
POM by Greg Mire
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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Sunday, September 20, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,656
$4,495,000
$4,495,000
$1,762
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
Last 12 months
$1,782
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$2,950,000
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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: 1222242