About this home

This striking four-story townhouse at 226 East 79th Street offers a versatile layout designed to suit virtually any buyer. With a ground-floor office space and an upper triplex, the property lends itself to a live/work arrangement, a live-plus-income setup, or a seamless conversion into a single-family townhouse. The triplex showcases a magnificent parlor floor, anchored by a spacious front living room and a rear chef's kitchen - an ideal setting for entertaining. The kitchen opens onto a spectacular terrace, with stairs descending to a beautiful garden below. The second floor is home to a luxurious primary suite featuring a south-facing bedroom, two generous closets, and a full bathroom with a shower and jacuzzi-style tub. Above, the third floor offers a cozy rear bedroom plus an additional bedroom with a connecting office or den in the front, all served by a full bathroom. The garden-level office enjoys its own separate entrance and can be effortlessly folded back into the main residence. Rounding out the home are a sun-filled, south-facing garden and a finished basement with a full bathroom - thoughtful touches that add to the property's appeal. Adding to its promise, this exceptional property includes an impressive 15,000 square feet of buildable space, with a FAR of 10 and R10A zoning. Because the building is not landmarked, there's exciting potential to expand and build upon the existing structure - the possibilities for crafting a truly bespoke home are endless. Set in the heart of the Upper East Side, this townhouse delivers convenience and luxury in one of New York's most sought-after neighborhoods. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! Taxes are estimated. *The information provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, including square footage, dimensions, zoning, income figures etc. All data should be independently verified. Keller Williams NYC assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Prospective buyers and investors are encouraged to consult their own legal, financial, and zoning professionals prior to making any decisions.

Facts and features

Schools

• Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner

  middle · 6-8 · 0.2 mi

  8

• P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor

  elementary · K-5 · 0.4 mi

  9

• The Clinton School

  middle · 6-12 · 3.2 mi

  7

• Birch Wathen Lenox School

  elementary · K-12 · 0.1 mi

• The Birch Wathen Lenox School

  elementary · K-12 · 0.1 mi

• Rudolf Steiner Upper School

  middle · 7-12 · 0.1 mi

Price history

• Feb 28, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Feb 28, 2026 · Listing Removed$6,900,000
• Jul 2, 2025 · Listed$5,900,000
• Nov 3, 2022 · Price Changed$6,900,000
• Aug 2, 2022 · Listing Removed—
• May 8, 2022 · Relisted$7,700,000
• May 7, 2022 · Listing Removed—
• Apr 26, 2022 · Price Changed$7,700,000

Tax history

• 2026$35,505 tax · $412,140 assessed
• 2025$67,809 tax · $412,140 assessed
• 2024$63,971 tax · $368,340 assessed
• 2020$59,552 tax · $408,840 assessed
• 2019$55,523 tax · $435,960 assessed
• 2018$55,523 tax · $265,420 assessed
• 2017$51,738 tax · $253,808 assessed
• 2016$49,681 tax · $248,520 assessed

Home value

$5,680,992

• Quantarium$5,680,992
• Cotality$6,147,400
• Collateral Analytics$5,369,000

Where it is