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159 E 71st St, New York City, NY, 10021

$8,700,000

7 Bedrooms
5 Full Baths, 1 Partial
Townhouse

Location

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
Year Built1880
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #PRCH-35184643
StatusActive

About 159 E 71st St

Located on one of the Upper East Side's most exceptional townhouse blocks, a few houses down from where the iconic film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" was shot, this exquisite four-story townhouse exudes sophistication with its 20-foot width and graceful architectural features. The property at 159 East 71st Street, constructed in 1880, has a rich history. It was once owned by the acclaimed pianist and band leader Peter Duchin, who was well known for hosting spectacular parties at the house, and also had the distinction of being the site of Mayor Koch's inauguration twice. 159 East 71st Street is in great condition with charming character and abundant natural light throughout. The house comprises a total of 11 rooms, which include six bedrooms, a maid's room, five full bathrooms, and one powder room. The garden level boasts a spacious eat-in kitchen that leads to an open living and dining area that looks out to a generously sized, landscaped garden. There is also a maid's room and full bathroom on this level. The parlor floor boasts high ceilings with a spacious living room in the front and an elegant wood paneled library in the rear that overlooks the garden below. Furthermore, there is a powder room and a wet bar on this floor for convenience when entertaining. The third floor features a primary bedroom with three large south-facing windows, a spacious dressing area with ample closet space and an ensuite bathroom along with another bedroom or office with an ensuite bathroom. Finally, the fourth floor houses four bedrooms and two bathrooms. This magnificent home is perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Its coveted location in one of the Upper East Side's most desirable neighborhoods provides easy access to top-rated schools, exceptional restaurants, shops, art galleries, and world-class museums.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1880

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
  • Office Phone: (212) 371-8200
  • Listing Agent: Jed Garfield
  • Agent Phone: (212) 574-6980

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Washer
  • Interior: Storage

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedroom Count: 7

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Building Garden, Garden

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Garden

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Cooling: Central Air

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $8,700,000

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $0
  • Frequency: Monthly
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$850.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$667

Avg. Days On Market

85

# of Sold Homes

1747

159 E 71st St vs New York

82 DAYS ON ROCKET

-3 Days

$8,700,000

+$7.8M More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $7.8M more than the Median Sold Price in New York, NY.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: REBNY
  • MLS Number: #PRCH-35184643

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
  • Office Phone: (212) 371-8200
  • Listing Agent: Jed Garfield
  • Agent Phone: (212) 574-6980

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Total Monthly Payment

$26.1K

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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9
/10
  • P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School

  • 213 E 63rd St

  • 0.42 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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8
/10
  • P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson School

  • 419 E 66th St

  • 0.47 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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9
/10
  • P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School

  • 45 E 81st St Frnt 1

  • 0.55 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $188,636. Typical income of New York, NY residents is $200k+ annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 159 E 71st St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 159 E 71st St property is $8,700,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 159 E 71st St is a townhouse located in New York City, New York, 10021.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 159 E 71st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 159 E 71st St has 7 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The sq. ft. of 159 E 71st St is not available (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 159 E 71st St is 1880.
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Rocket HomesNew YorkNew York10021159 E 71st St

This home is located at 159 E 71st St in New York City, NY and zip code 10021 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. This home was built in 1880. Features: 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $8,700,000.

While more than 220 listings in New York, NY in November 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 769 listings sold at asking price, and more than 758 were sold below. The number of listings in New York, NY decreased by 7.2% between October 2024 and November 2024. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 85 days, the median list price was $850,115.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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