164 East 71st Street

$5,975,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4,450 Sq. Ft.
$1,343 / Sq. Ft.
4,450
Sq. Ft.
$1,343
per Sq. Ft.

Description

164 East 71st Street is a historic single family townhouse perfectly situated in the heart of the Upper East Side. Built in 1895 by architect Thomas Graham, who also built what would later become Saint David’s School on 89th Street, this Romanesque Revival home stands at five stories, plus a garden level, on a quiet, tree-lined street, stately, gorgeous and quintessentially Upper East Side. With exposures from the north and the south plus a stained glass skylight, and ceiling heights up to 13 feet,...164 East 71st Street is a historic single family townhouse perfectly situated in the heart of the Upper East Side. Built in 1895 by architect Thomas Graham, who also built what would later become Saint David’s School on 89th Street, this Romanesque Revival home stands at five stories, plus a garden level, on a quiet, tree-lined street, stately, gorgeous and quintessentially Upper East Side. With exposures from the north and the south plus a stained glass skylight, and ceiling heights up to 13 feet, the home is filled with light at all times of day. The home offers five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and three powder rooms. Astutely renovated, 164 East 71st Street blends a modern touch with the elegance and character inherent to the building, a testament to 120 years of careful stewardship.

Entering through the parlor floor, you are greeted by a large salon, which has the first of seven working fireplaces. You’ll be struck by the wood floors, which have been lovingly restored and accent the home with their myriad designs and colors. Through a set of French doors and past the staircase landing is the formal dining room; adjacent to the dining room is a wet bar or service kitchen. The dining room overlooks the back terrace, a quiet and private space with plantings, eucalyptus trees, and a serene water feature.

Up the restored staircase on the second floor you’ll find the living room and the great room. Slide back the pocket doors and this becomes a generous and open space, over 50 feet deep and with ceilings over 11 feet high, a warm and intimate venue for hosting guests. The primary suite is on the third floor. With a walk-in closet 14 feet long, an attached sitting room the size of a bedroom, an en suite windowed marble bathroom, and two working fireplaces, it becomes a grand sanctum and private retreat. Two more bedrooms are on the fourth floor, each with its own en suite bathroom. Both bedrooms have multiple windows; the north bedroom also has a skylight, as does its connecting powder room. On the top floor, up a spiral staircase, is the lounge, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a skylight filling it with light. In addition to a wet bar, the lounge also provides access to the rooftop terrace.

Down on the garden level is an eat-in chef’s kitchen and banquette, convenient for both home cooks and a full kitchen staff. Accessible through the house as well as by a separate entrance, the garden level includes the laundry room, a staff room, a full bathroom, and additional storage space. The home is set up with a security system, as well as central air and heating.

Listing Agents

  1. Nick Gavin

    Nick Gavin

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    nick.gavin@compass.com

    P: (646)-610-3055

  2. Kimberly Lyn Pressman

    Kimberly Lyn Pressman

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    klp@compass.com

    P: (917)-991-5511

Amenities

  • Top Floor
  • Primary Ensuite
  • Private Patio
  • Patio
  • Working Fireplace
  • Crown Mouldings
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Built-Ins
LISTING UPDATED: 12/29/2022 11:19 PM

Property Details for 164 East 71st Street

StatusSold
Days on Market127
Taxes$2,988 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms11.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeHouse/Building
Year Built1895
Lot Size1,255 SF / 13' x 100'
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

164 E 71st St

1 Units5 StoriesBuilt in 1895
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Building Information for 164 East 71st Street

Stories5Year Built1895Building Size12.5' x 55'Building Sq. Ft3,437.5 SFLot Size1,255 SF / 13' x 100'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeTownhouse

Payment Calculator

$32,513 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$29,525

Property Taxes

$2,988

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 164 East 71st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Nov 22, 2024

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS11006974

$6,150,000
Nov 22, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2024112600456001

$6,150,000

+1.5% / yr

Sep 24, 2024

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS11006974

Sep 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11006974

$6,250,000
Jan 4, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023011300491001

$5,975,000

+6.5% / yr

Oct 19, 2022

Contract Signed

Manual

Oct 6, 2022

Price Change

Manual

$6,250,000
Sep 13, 2022

Price Change

Manual

$6,450,000
Jun 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$6,750,000
May 18, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Feb 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,200,000
Feb 11, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Feb 7, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Feb 7, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Nov 4, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2009110600957001

$2,600,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/22/2024

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS11006974

$6,150,000
11/22/2024

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2024112600456001

$6,150,000

+1.5% / yr

09/24/2024

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS11006974

09/05/2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11006974

$6,250,000
01/04/2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023011300491001

$5,975,000

+6.5% / yr

10/19/2022

Contract Signed

Manual

10/06/2022

Price Change

Manual

$6,250,000
09/13/2022

Price Change

Manual

$6,450,000
06/13/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$6,750,000
05/18/2022

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

02/12/2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,200,000
02/11/2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

02/07/2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

02/07/2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

11/04/2009

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2009110600957001

$2,600,000

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Public Records for 164 East 71st Street

Taxable ValueLand$126,360Additions$291,360Total$417,720
Tax Record2025$40,540 ($3,378 / month) Tax Class1Tax Rate20.085%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,068 SqFtLot Size1,255 SqFtYear Built1920ZoningR8BAPN1014050044

Schools near 164 East 71st Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
East Side Elementary School, PS 267
PublicK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
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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