116 East 70th Street

116 E 70th St
Lenox Hill

$23,900,000
Price
6
Beds
5,688 Sq. Ft.
$4,202 / Sq. Ft.
5,688
Sq. Ft.
$4,202
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This house has it all! Must see this extraordinary Mint Condition, 20' wide Townhouse on 70th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, one of the finest Townhouse blocks on the Upper East Side. 116 East 70th Street has a distinctive beautiful Facade, a 2-Story exquisite copper Bay Window, and exceptional sunlight throughout. Standing 5 Stories high plus a Basement. This 6 Bedroom, 4 full Baths and 5 Half Baths is the perfect home. This Townhouse has a unique double entry. The main Entrance leads...This house has it all! Must see this extraordinary Mint Condition, 20' wide Townhouse on 70th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, one of the finest Townhouse blocks on the Upper East Side. 116 East 70th Street has a distinctive beautiful Facade, a 2-Story exquisite copper Bay Window, and exceptional sunlight throughout. Standing 5 Stories high plus a Basement. This 6 Bedroom, 4 full Baths and 5 Half Baths is the perfect home. This Townhouse has a unique double entry. The main Entrance leads to a gracious Entrance Gallery, the 2nd Entrance leads to a convenient Mud Room and access to the Modern Elevator. From the Entrance Gallery continue into a Family Room which includes a large Dining Area and proceed into the very bright (from one of the 3 skylights in the house) and fully equipped Chefs Kitchen. The Kitchen opens into a beautiful, landscaped Backyard, fully planted and irrigated and has a BBQ which makes it perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Adjacent to the Kitchen is a Butler's Pantry which houses one of the 3 dishwashers as well as an additional Washer/Dryer, Powder Room and the back Staircase leading up to a smaller Butler's Pantry that is off the Formal Dining Room. You can access all 5 floors with either the modern Elevator or the gracious Staircase in the Entrance Gallery. On the 2nd floor there is a Grand Living Room with over 12' high Ceilings, a Wood Burning Fireplace and a Wall-to-Wall Bay Window looking out at 70th street. Right across the way, after passing an exquisite Powder Room there is a grand Formal Dining Room with over 12' high Ceilings, and an outdoor Terrace. On the 3rd floor there is a stunning Library also with a Wall-to-Wall Bay Window overlooking the beautiful, tree-lined 70th street. In addition, this floor has a Southern facing Primary Bedroom with 2 Walk-in Closets, and a large marble Bathroom with two sinks and a stall shower. On the 4th floor there are 2 additional Bedrooms, each with a renovated En-suite Bathroom. The South facing Bedroom has an adjoining lovely Terrace. The 5th floor has 2 Bedrooms and a large, bright Entertainment Room (which could be another Bedroom) with a Skylight. There is ample closet space on this floor as well as a shared full modern Bathroom. The Basement houses all the mechanical, electrical and HVAC state-of-the-art equipment for the house. In addition, there is a Laundry Room with 2 Washing Machines, 2 Dryers, a large Sink, as well as more Storage, a Cedar Closet, a Gym and a Bathroom.
  1. Listed by Vicki Arkin Warner • Sloane Square LLC
    P: (212)-327-3347 C: (212)-327-3347 vwarner@sloanesquarenyc.com

Property Details for 116 East 70th Street

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/30/2026 05:11 PM

Property Details for 116 East 70th Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20069509
Days on Market10
Taxes$11,167 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms15.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1901
Lot Size199,132 SF / 100' x 1983'
CountyNew York County

Building

116 E 70th St

1 Units5 StoriesBuilt in 1901

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sloane Square LLC
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Building Information for 116 East 70th Street

Stories5Year Built1901Building Size19.83' x 50'Building Sq. Ft4,957.5 SFLot Size199,132 SF / 100' x 1983'Building Age-Building TypeTownhouse

Payment Calculator

$127,651 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$116,484

Property Taxes

$11,167

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property Information for 116 East 70th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Lenox Hill
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0065
  • Tax Block: 01404
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0065
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 991.5
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.42x1983.00
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Smoke Free YN: true
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: true
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Appliances: WasherDryerAllowed
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Den
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, InUnit
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 50.00x19.83
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Delivered Vacant: No
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 116 East 70th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jan 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20069509

$23,900,000—
Jan 20, 2022

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10705283

$23,000,000—
Jan 20, 2022

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10440829

$22,500,000—
Sep 29, 2021

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10741963

$23,000,000—
Mar 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10741963

$23,000,000—
Mar 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10705283

$23,000,000—
Nov 10, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016111100548001

$19,000,000—
Nov 10, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016111100548001

$19,000,000—
Nov 10, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016111100548001

$19,000,000

-21.4% / yr

Aug 25, 2016

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10351417

$22,000,000—
Jul 31, 2016

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10410198

$22,000,000—
May 12, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10351417

$22,000,000—
Feb 10, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10410198

$27,000,000—
Nov 2, 2015

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10349175

$28,000,000—
Mar 4, 2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10349175

$33,000,000—
Oct 29, 2014

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10060850

$31,000,000—
Oct 29, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2014110400780001

$31,000,000—
Oct 29, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2014110400780001

$31,000,000

+18.1% / yr

Oct 27, 2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10060850

$31,000,000—
Oct 16, 2014

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10061809

—
Nov 13, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2012111500041001

$22,398,750—
Oct 28, 2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10061809

$22,500,000—
Oct 16, 2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10440829

$22,500,000—
Jul 1, 2003

Sold

RealPlus #2db58297bb7011bf6a2e7190c8d60fb47b235043

$6,950,000——
May 29, 2003

Contract Signed

RealPlus #2db58297bb7011bf6a2e7190c8d60fb47b235043

$6,950,000——
May 1, 2003

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #2db58297bb7011bf6a2e7190c8d60fb47b235043

$6,950,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20069509

$23,900,000
01/20/2022

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10705283

$23,000,000
01/20/2022

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10440829

$22,500,000
09/29/2021

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10741963

$23,000,000
03/17/2021

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10741963

$23,000,000
03/17/2021

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10705283

$23,000,000
11/10/2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016111100548001

$19,000,000
11/10/2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016111100548001

$19,000,000
11/10/2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016111100548001

$19,000,000

-21.4% / yr

08/25/2016

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10351417

$22,000,000
07/31/2016

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10410198

$22,000,000
05/12/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10351417

$22,000,000
02/10/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10410198

$27,000,000
11/02/2015

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10349175

$28,000,000
03/04/2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10349175

$33,000,000
10/29/2014

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10060850

$31,000,000
10/29/2014

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2014110400780001

$31,000,000
10/29/2014

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2014110400780001

$31,000,000

+18.1% / yr

10/27/2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10060850

$31,000,000
10/16/2014

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10061809

—
11/13/2012

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2012111500041001

$22,398,750
10/28/2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10061809

$22,500,000
10/16/2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10440829

$22,500,000
07/01/2003

Sold

RealPlus #2db58297bb7011bf6a2e7190c8d60fb47b235043

$6,950,000
05/29/2003

Contract Signed

RealPlus #2db58297bb7011bf6a2e7190c8d60fb47b235043

$6,950,000
05/01/2003

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #2db58297bb7011bf6a2e7190c8d60fb47b235043

$6,950,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 116 East 70th Street

Taxable ValueLand$214,920Additions$657,300Total$872,220
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt6,480 SqFtLot Size1,992 SqFtYear Built1901ZoningR8BAPN1014040065

Schools near 116 East 70th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
East Side Elementary School, PS 267
Public - K to 5
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
East Side Elementary School, PS 267
PublicK to 5

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 116 East 70th Street, Lenox Hill

116 East 70th Street is a townhouse for sale in Lenox Hill. This property was listed for sale on January 30, 2026 by Sloane Square LLC, it's currently listed at $23,900,000. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on November 10, 2016. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include East Side Elementary School, PS 267, Lower Manhattan Community Middle School and Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies. 116 East 70th Street is a 6-bed, 9-bath, 5,688 sqft townhouse built in 1901.

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