111 East 61st Street
Description
Most recently, it was used as office space for the owner's company, but buyers should perform their own zoning diligence for use. The neo-Georgian house...111 East 61st Street represents the rare opportunity to acquire a grand and spacious townhouse, with flexible use options. The building has a width of 19 feet on a 100 foot lot, and is built 9,500 square feet, and the grandiosity and location of the building make it ideal for a foundation, private office, private gallery, or residential conversion.
Most recently, it was used as office space for the owner's company, but buyers should perform their own zoning diligence for use. The neo-Georgian house was originally built in 1910 and is marked by its stunning brick facade, stone cornice above its main door, and location just off of Park Avenue and East 61st Street.
Enter on the garden level to a mahogany entrance area that presents a winding, wooden staircase up to the second floor. Also on the garden level is a large conference room, full kitchen, and primary-sized bedroom with en-suite bath. The extension on the building is large and wide, and extends to the top of the house.
On the second floor the ceilings are very high and there are two powder rooms as well as a full kitchen. The third and fourth floors were most recently leased as offices, but currently vacant. There is an additional renovated kitchen on the third floor, a renovated powder room, and two planted outdoor terraces, as well as an additional large terrace off of the back of the fourth floor.
The fifth floor is leased to a residential tenant (month to month), and spans the entire top floor, with a beautiful south facing terrace. galley kitchen, full bathroom, large primary suite with fireplace, and extension, currently utilized as a children’s room.
The roof, facade and mechanicals are in excellent condition.
Offered for an incredibly low price per square foot for such a prominent building, and a smart investment for any investor or end user.
Listing Agents
![Ian Slater]()
slater@compass.comP: (646)-645-8192
![Brett Walsdorf]()
brett.walsdorf@compass.comP: (917)-742-3335
![Michael Koeneke]()
michael.koeneke@compass.comP: (858)-922-4308
Amenities
- Balcony
- Private Terrace
- Private Yard
- Common Outdoor Space
- Gym
- Working Fireplace
- Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
Property Details for 111 East 61st Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 315 |
| Taxes | $9,581 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 18.0 |
| Compass Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Lot Size | 1,908 SF / 19' x 100' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
111 E 61st St
Location
Building Information for 111 East 61st Street
Payment Calculator
$55,426 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$45,845
$9,581
$0
Property History for 111 East 61st Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2025 | Price Change Manual | $8,750,000 |
| 01/29/2025 | Price Change Manual | $9,500,000 |
| 09/04/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $9,995,000 |
| 02/22/2024 | $9,995,000 | |
| 11/06/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/27/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $9,995,000 |
| 09/27/2023 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 08/30/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $10,995,000 |
| 08/16/2023 | $10,995,000 | |
| 07/03/2023 | Exclusive Expired Manual | — |
| 01/17/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,995,000 |
| 01/02/2023 | Exclusive Expired Manual | — |
| 09/05/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,995,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 111 East 61st Street
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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