164 E 70th Street, New York, NY 10021

$14,250,000

Renovated and move-in ready, this 20’ wide, five bedroom, six story (plus finished basement) brownstone is impressively spacious and chic. There are four outdoor spaces, including a sunny, south-facing landscaped and irrigated garden, terrace off the living room, Juliette balcony off the primary bathroom and rooftop space. Crowning this special… Read More home is a sun-flooded basketball/sports court and putting green to practice your short game. The light throughout is exquisite, highlighted by the rear facade’s double height glass casement windows. Numerous original details have been lovingly retained and restored, among them six wood-burning fireplaces, timeless plaster moldings and handsome oak paneling. An elevator links all seven levels—including the finished basement. Lofty ceilings and plentiful windows create an ambience of airiness and light. All six full baths have been stylishly renovated as have the two powder rooms. Nine zone CAC. Garden Level: -En suite guest bedroom -South-facing sun-flooded family room with double-height ceiling, radiant-heated floors & wet bar opens to the 32’-long landscaped, irrigated garden & patio where surrounding walls and fencing create privacy -Powder room Parlor Floor: -Front stoop -Grand entry gallery with WBF -Eat-in kitchen with restored oak paneling, WBF, Sub-Zero, Wolf & Bosch appliances -Kitchen overlooks two story wall of stunning casement windows -Dramatic, sweeping staircase -Powder room -11’7” coffered ceilings Third Floor: -Sunny, south-facing living room with wet bar & WBF -Trio of french doors open to terrace overlooking the garden -En suite bedroom/library with WBF & views to gorgeous East 70th Street -10’9”ceilings Fourth Floor: -Primary suite has extensive custom cabinetry, dressing room, WBF -Primary bathroom has radiant-heated floors, soaking tub, walk-in shower, double sinks and Juliet balcony overlooking the garden -10’3” ceilings Fifth Floor: -Two large bedroom suites -Extensive storage/closet space -Hall bathroom -10’ ceilings Sixth Floor: -Basketball/Sports Court -Putting Green -Full bathroom -Serviced by elevator -15’5” ceilings Basement: -LG washer & vented dryer -Full bathroom -Wine Cellar -Work out area -Workshop -Cedar closet -Storage -Elevator & mechanical rooms -7’10” Ceilings Manhattan brownstones have been an elemental part of the city’s architectural identity since the 19th century. With their generous space, privacy, and aesthetic beauty, they remain some of New York’s most coveted residences. 164 E 70th, on one of the Upper East Side’s most beautiful streets, is no exception. Also offered for rent for $57,500/month, unfurnished. Read Less

Listing Courtesy of: Cathy Taub, Sothebys International Realty

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Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Lot Size

0.05 Acres

Year Built

1872

MLS Number

RLS20090401

30 Days Snapshot Of 10021

$16.21M

+702%

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-84%

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Building

Features: Elevators, Living Area Units: SquareFeet, Rooms Total: 11, Structure Type: Townhouse

Interior Features

Interior Features: EntranceFoyer, EatInKitchen, Elevator, KitchenWindow

Lot

Parcel Number: 1404-0046

Property

Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence, View YN: t, View: City

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: $106,390, Tax Block: 01404, Tax Lot: 0046

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