212 East 70th Street, Unit 4B
Description
Nestled on a charming tree-lined street, 212 East 70th Street is one of the few brownstone condos in the Upper East Side, offering a unique blend of downtown style and pre-war charm.
This stunning Penthouse duplex has been newly renovated, seamlessly blending historic details with modern design. Soaring 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick, and oversized six-over-six double-hung windows flood the space with...CONDO Brownstone with Downtown Vibes in the Heart of the Upper East Side with a Private Terrace.
Nestled on a charming tree-lined street, 212 East 70th Street is one of the few brownstone condos in the Upper East Side, offering a unique blend of downtown style and pre-war charm.
This stunning Penthouse duplex has been newly renovated, seamlessly blending historic details with modern design. Soaring 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick, and oversized six-over-six double-hung windows flood the space with natural light, creating an inviting and airy ambiance.
Main Level:
-Spacious living room with pre-war character and contemporary finishes
-Brand-new kitchen with sleek modern appliances
-Stylish Carrara marble bathroom
-Loft space for additional storage
-Custom titanium staircase—a true architectural statement
Top Floor:
-Private wood-decked terrace with expansive northern city views—a true urban retreat and the star of this home
-Sun-drenched primary bedroom, large enough for a bed, home office, and seating area
-Newly renovated en-suite bathroom
-In-unit washer and dryer
-Ample closet space
Additional features include hardwood floors, central AC and heating, and low monthly common charges. Situated in a pre-war walk-up brownstone condo, this home is perfect for first-time buyers, pied-à-terre seekers, or investors looking for a distinctive property in one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods. 813 square feet interior and 298 square feet exterior. The real estate tax includes the 17.5% primary resident abatement.
Amenities
- Balcony
- Walk Up
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Lowrise
- Brownstone
Property Details for 212 East 70th Street, Unit 4B
| Status | Permanently Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 182 |
| Taxes | $1,030 / month |
| Common Charges | $758 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
212 E 70th St
Location
Building Information for 212 East 70th Street, Unit 4B
Payment Calculator
$10,287 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$8,499
$1,030
$758
Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes
1Property History for 212 East 70th Street, Unit 4B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | $1,125,000 | |
| 01/15/2026 | $1,125,000 -5.1% / yr | |
| 12/19/2025 | — | |
| 12/01/2025 | $1,175,000 | |
| 11/12/2025 | Temporarily Off Market RLS RESO #RLS10825327 | — |
| 09/25/2025 | $1,295,000 | |
| 09/04/2025 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/05/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,550,000 |
| 02/08/2023 | — | |
| 03/10/2022 | $1,375,000 +1.0% / yr | |
| 02/10/2022 | $1,395,000 | |
| 02/10/2022 | $1,395,000 | |
| 01/20/2022 | $1,395,000 | |
| 09/30/2019 | $1,575,000 | |
| 04/16/2019 | $1,625,000 | |
| 07/06/2011 | Sold RealPlus #a14a93f41eb080b514d14e07f68ec60f7f9f69c4 | $1,235,000 |
| 07/06/2011 | $1,235,000 +8.1% / yr | |
| 06/07/2011 | Contract Signed RealPlus #a14a93f41eb080b514d14e07f68ec60f7f9f69c4 | $1,250,000 |
| 05/26/2011 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #a14a93f41eb080b514d14e07f68ec60f7f9f69c4 | $1,250,000 |
| 08/25/2008 | $988,611 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 212 East 70th Street, Unit 4B
Schools near 212 East 70th Street, Unit 4B
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 |
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.
Neighborhood Map and Transit
Similar Homes
Similar Sold Homes
Explore Nearby Homes
- Lenox Hill Homes for Sale
- Roosevelt Island Homes for Sale
- Upper East Side Homes for Sale
- Yorkville Homes for Sale
- Long Island City Homes for Sale
- Astoria Homes for Sale
- Northwestern Queens Homes for Sale
- Midtown Manhattan Homes for Sale
- Midtown East Homes for Sale
- Sutton Place Homes for Sale
- Central Park South Homes for Sale
- Carnegie Hill Homes for Sale
- Midtown Central Homes for Sale
- Upper West Side Homes for Sale
- Lincoln Square Homes for Sale
- New York Homes for Sale
- Manhattan Homes for Sale
- Queens Homes for Sale
- Guttenberg Homes for Sale
- West New York Homes for Sale
- North Bergen Homes for Sale
- Brooklyn Homes for Sale
- Weehawken Homes for Sale
- Edgewater Homes for Sale
- Union City Homes for Sale
- Hoboken Homes for Sale
- Bronx Homes for Sale
- Cliffside Park Homes for Sale
- Fairview Homes for Sale
- Ridgefield Homes for Sale
- 10044 Homes for Sale
- 10065 Homes for Sale
- 10075 Homes for Sale
- 10162 Homes for Sale
- 10024 Homes for Sale
- 10028 Homes for Sale
- 11106 Homes for Sale
- 10019 Homes for Sale
- 11101 Homes for Sale
- 10022 Homes for Sale
- 10128 Homes for Sale
- 10025 Homes for Sale
- 10023 Homes for Sale
- 10153 Homes for Sale
- 10151 Homes for Sale
No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.
This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved. The source of the displayed data is either the property owner or public record provided by non-governmental third parties. It is believed to be reliable but not guaranteed. This information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of OneKey® MLS. Information Copyright 2026, OneKey® MLS. All data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Compass. See Terms of Service for additional restrictions. Compass · Tel: 212-913-9058 · New York, NY Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York’s Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. This information is not guaranteed, should be independently verified and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Offers of compensation set forth here are for other RLSParticipants only and may not reflect other agreements between a consumer and their broker.©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved.