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Single family home for sale at 38 E 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 | MLS# RLS20093242 | Listing updated on 2026-10-25
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$13,500,000

Monthly Est:$67,194

  • Beds Icon7 Beds
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    5 Baths
  • Beds Icon960sqft

38 E 70th Street, New York, NY 10021

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1899

  • $-- HOA

  • 1,600 sqft lot

  • $14,062/sq.ft

Description

Experience the extraordinary charm of New York City townhouse living in this remarkable five story townhouse. Owned and cherished by the same family since 1902, 38 East 70th Street has been meticulously maintained and preserved. Nestled within the Upper East Side Historic District, this residence enjoys close proximity to Madison Avenue's finest restaurants, shops, renowned museums, and the beauty of Central Park.

38 East 70th Street offers 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and an array of luxurious features. Step into this home through an elegant foyer to discover the grand parlor level, boasting 12' ceilings and three fireplaces (one gas) in the formal gallery, living room, and sitting room. The formal dining room features a skylight and a butler's pantry with a dumbwaiter. On the garden level, which has direct street access, you'll find a superb Chef's kitchen with top of the line appliances ,a breakfast room, den (which could be used as a bedroom, ideal for a live-in chef), powder room, and small private garden. The top three floors offer two large bedrooms and a full bath each, with beautiful original details throughout. A full cellar with ample storage, washer/dryer, and an additional full bath complete this desirable floorplan.

Additional features of this home include modern communications and alarm systems, new HVAC, Marvin premium windows, a fifty-case wine cellar, California Closets, decorative fireplaces, high ceilings and original details. (Disclaimer: Some photos listed are virtually staged.)

  • Houzeo last checked: 3 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: October 25, 2026 at 4:02 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Jed H Garfield (212) 574-6980 , Caylyn Sullivan (212) 371-8200 | Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc (212) 371-8200
  • Source: Rebny MLS-NY | MLS#: RLS20093242 Rebny MLS-NY

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    1

  • County

    New York County

  • City

    New York

  • Neighborhood

    Upper East Side

  • Year Built

    1899

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    960 sqft

  • Lot Size

    1,600 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Rebny MLS

  • MLS Number

    RLS20093242

  • Days on Market

    159

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 7

    Bathrooms: 5

Interior

  • Cooling

    Other

  • Interior Features

    Smoke Free

  • Exterior Features

    Garden, Private Outdoor Space Over60sqft

Utilities & Energy

  • Basement

    Other

  • Laundry Features

    In Unit

  • Fireplace Features

    Other

  • Pool Features

    Building None

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    Lenox Hill

  • Patio And Porch Features

    None

Price History

DateEventPrice

05/26/2026

Source: mls_logoRebny MLS-NY #RLS20093242

Listed for Sale

$13,500,000

$14,062/sqft

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