161 East 74th Street

Lenox Hill

$9,500,000
Price
7
Beds
5
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
6,691 Sq. Ft.
$1,420 / Sq. Ft.
6,691
Sq. Ft.
$1,420
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Be a part of the Upper East Side renaissance! Two Family House currently configured as a single residence, 161 East 74th Street is in the most quintessential Lennox Hill location. Captivating views through the double height ceiling of the top floor greenhouse of the St. Jean Baptiste Church and private garden vignettes. Exceptional light on all floors. With over 6,600 square feet of interior space across six floors, over 1,200 square feet of exterior space between the garden, terrace and a roof deck,...Be a part of the Upper East Side renaissance! Two Family House currently configured as a single residence, 161 East 74th Street is in the most quintessential Lennox Hill location. Captivating views through the double height ceiling of the top floor greenhouse of the St. Jean Baptiste Church and private garden vignettes. Exceptional light on all floors. With over 6,600 square feet of interior space across six floors, over 1,200 square feet of exterior space between the garden, terrace and a roof deck, six gorgeous fireplaces and an elevator, you can call this magical beauty your home. Legend has it, the house was one of four houses built by a brew master from Yorkville for his four children. In fact, there are two niches on each side of the main living room where there was a passage between the houses. Now, these niches remain as a nod to the past while serving as an architectural detail and to display sculpture and art. Later on, the house was owned and enjoyed by John Felix Charles Bryce who was friends with Ian Flemming - the creator of James Bond. The character Felix Leiter, friend of Bond in the novels, was named after Bryce. John Felix was married to Josephine Hartford Bryce, a granddaughter of George Huntington Hartford, the founder of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. According to her New York Times obituary, she was active in horse racing and was a longtime trustee of the foundation that donated money for medical research. Josephine's brother, Huntington Hartford, a philanthropist, businessman and an art collector in his own right, also spent time in the house - if these walls could talk! Some of the most legendary Upper East Side soirees where held at number 161 on this East 74th Street. The current guardian of this house brings us to the present day. He is a world renowned plastic surgeon who is leaving his mark on groundbreaking medical research. His parents were recognized as Righteous among Nations at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem for their role in rescuing twelve Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto. The next owner will undoubtedly add their own signature to the rich history of the property and will carry it forward. It goes without saying that 161 East 74th Street is within striking proximity to Central Park, Museum Mile and New York institutions such as The Carlyle Hotel, The Mark Hotel and The Surrey to name a few. Dubbed 'the hottest restaurant neighborhood' by Bloomberg and the 'dose of downtown cool' by the New York Post, the brand new Chez Fifi is slightly to the West of the house and the legendary JG Melon is slightly to the East. All showings are by appointment only. Additional information and a very clear and accurate high resolution set up is available upon request.

Property Details for 161 East 74th Street

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Property Details for 161 East 74th Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRPLU-21923315142
Days on Market1
Taxes$10,274 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms15.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeHouse/Building
Year Built1910
Lot Size2,040 SF / 102' x 20'
CountyNew York County

Building

161 E 74th St

1 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1910

Building Information for 161 East 74th Street

Stories4Year Built1910Building Size20' x 60'Building Sq. Ft4,800 SFLot Size2,040 SF / 102' x 20'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeTownhouse

Property Information for 161 East 74th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Lenox Hill
  • Stories Total: 6
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0016
  • Tax Block: 01824
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0016
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 6691.0
  • Building Area Total: 6691.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 102.00x20.00
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Smoke Free YN: true
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: true
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: None
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: WalkUp
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Appliances: WasherDryerAllowed
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, InUnit
  • ElevatorsTotal: 1
  • Size Dimensions: 60.00x20.00
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Delivered Vacant: Yes
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 161 East 74th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 161 East 74th Street

Taxable ValueLand$311,040Additions$547,620Total$858,660
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt6,480 SqFtLot Size2,043 SqFtYear Built1910ZoningR8BAPN1014090027

Schools near 161 East 74th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor
PublicPK 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

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161 East 74th Street is a townhouse for sale in Lenox Hill. This property was listed for sale on January 9, 2025 by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC, it's currently listed at $9,500,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 161 East 74th Street is a 7-bed, 5.5-bath, 6,691 sqft townhouse built in 1910.

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