209 East 61st Street
Description
This south-facing and exceptionally bright townhouse boasts soaring 13-foot ceilings, a gracious formal living room, a library, and an elegant dining room. The chef’s kitchen, enhanced by its original exposed beams and top-tier appliances, flows seamlessly into a great room and onto the lushly landscaped garden with a stone patio—a true urban oasis. All four bathrooms have been meticulously renovated.
Details such as intricate woodwork, oak parquet floors with mahogany inlay, crown moldings, and five ornate fireplaces preserve the home's historic character, while modern upgrades including a brand-new security system, zoned central air-conditioning, ample storage, a wine cellar, and a washer/dryer ensure ultimate comfort.
Nestled in one of New York’s first designated historic districts, this home is surrounded by charming 19th-century brownstones and is just moments from world-class shopping, fine dining, and convenient transportation. Broker owner.
Live at the heart of it all!
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Private Yard
- Patio
- Barbecue Area
- Decorative Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
Property Details for 209 East 61st Street
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Costs & Fees | - |
| Available Date | 04/03/2025 |
| Lease Term | - |
| Furnished | Fully Furnished |
| Total Rooms | 11.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| Lot Size | 2,008 SF / 20' x 100' |
| County | New York County |
Building
209 E 61st St
Location
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Building Information for 209 East 61st Street
Property History for 209 East 61st Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | Price Change Manual | $75,000 |
| 03/10/2026 | Price Change Manual | $59,000 |
| 02/03/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $55,000 |
| 08/13/2025 | Rented Manual | — |
| 08/13/2025 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 08/11/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $65,000 |
| 04/09/2025 | Rented Manual | — |
| 04/09/2025 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 04/03/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $65,000 |
| 04/02/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 04/02/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $65,000 |
| 08/26/2024 | Rented Manual | — |
| 08/26/2024 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 08/26/2024 | Price Change Manual | $58,000 |
| 07/24/2024 | Price Change Manual | $42,000 |
| 07/09/2024 | Price Change Manual | $50,000 |
| 06/30/2024 | Price Change Manual | $45,000 |
| 06/03/2024 | Price Change Manual | $50,000 |
| 05/13/2024 | Price Change Manual | $45,000 |
| 04/08/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $50,000 |
| 03/01/2024 | Rented Manual | — |
| 03/01/2024 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 02/29/2024 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 02/05/2024 | Price Change Manual | $50,000 |
| 02/02/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $60,000 |
| 12/21/2023 | Rented Manual | — |
| 12/21/2023 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 12/21/2023 | Price Change Manual | $60,000 |
| 10/11/2023 | Price Change Manual | $42,000 |
| 10/03/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $50,000 |
| 05/19/2023 | Rented Manual | $50,000 |
| 05/08/2023 | Price Change Manual | $38,000 |
| 04/18/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $45,000 |
| 03/28/2023 | Rented Manual | — |
| 03/13/2023 | Price Change Manual | $38,000 |
| 02/12/2023 | Price Change Manual | $45,000 |
| 01/23/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $50,000 |
| 04/06/2022 | Rented Manual | — |
| 03/10/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $45,000 |
| 01/31/2022 | Rented Manual | — |
| 01/10/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $45,000 |
| 01/08/2022 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 10/06/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $45,000 |
| 08/14/2021 | Rented Manual | — |
| 08/14/2021 | Rented Manual | — |
| 08/14/2021 | Price Change Manual | $45,000 |
| 08/14/2021 | Price Change Manual | $45,000 |
| 08/04/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $35,000 |
| 06/16/2021 | Price Change Manual | $29,000 |
| 04/15/2021 | Price Change Manual | $33,000 |
| 01/11/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $35,000 |
| 07/28/2016 | — | |
| 10/13/2015 | $35,000 | |
| 08/02/2013 | $15,000 | |
| 08/02/2013 | — | |
| 08/02/2013 | $22,500 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 209 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 | ||
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 |
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