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Listing Courtesy of Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
$5,750,000
Est. payment /mo
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,736 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,736 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,214
Subdivision Lenox Hill
MLS Listing ID RLS20036222
Bedrooms 4
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1899
Annual Tax Amount $68,928
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Offered for the first time in decades, 251 East 71st Street is a one-of-a-kind townhouse that combines historic New York roots with a bold mid-century architectural statement.
Originally constructed as a traditional brownstone in the 19th century, the building underwent a visionary redesign in 1969 by architect Maurice Medcalfe of Hills & Medcalfe. Medcalfe transformed the façade into a modernist icon with its smooth stucco exterior and signature convex oval windows — a sculptural interpretation of the classic bay window that floods the interiors with natural light while offering a striking presence on the block.
Inside, the home offers approximately 4,736 square feet across four stories plus a basement, currently configured with 4 bedrooms, an office, and 5 bathrooms, all in need of renovation. An office occupies the garden level, providing flexibility for live/work use, while the upper floors feature generously proportioned rooms ready to be reimagined for modern living.
The home sits on a quiet, tree-lined block in Lenox Hill — moments from Central Park, acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, and convenient transit. A rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of New York City architecture, 251 East 71st Street stands out as a testament to originality and craftsmanship, ideal for a discerning buyer who values history, design, and individuality.
Originally constructed as a traditional brownstone in the 19th century, the building underwent a visionary redesign in 1969 by architect Maurice Medcalfe of Hills & Medcalfe. Medcalfe transformed the façade into a modernist icon with its smooth stucco exterior and signature convex oval windows — a sculptural interpretation of the classic bay window that floods the interiors with natural light while offering a striking presence on the block.
Inside, the home offers approximately 4,736 square feet across four stories plus a basement, currently configured with 4 bedrooms, an office, and 5 bathrooms, all in need of renovation. An office occupies the garden level, providing flexibility for live/work use, while the upper floors feature generously proportioned rooms ready to be reimagined for modern living.
The home sits on a quiet, tree-lined block in Lenox Hill — moments from Central Park, acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, and convenient transit. A rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of New York City architecture, 251 East 71st Street stands out as a testament to originality and craftsmanship, ideal for a discerning buyer who values history, design, and individuality.
Location
State NY
County New York
Interior
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Bedroom, Family/Living/Great Room
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Building None, None
Exterior
View Y/N No
Private Pool No
Building
Dwelling Type House,Townhouse
Story 4
New Construction No
Others
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
Ownership None
Monthly Total Fees $5, 744
Pets Allowed Building Yes, Yes
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