About this home

Experience the extraordinary charm of New York City townhouse living in this remarkable five story townhouse. Owned and cherished by the same family since 1902, 38 East 70th Street has been meticulously maintained and preserved. Nestled within the Upper East Side Historic District, this residence enjoys close proximity to Madison Avenue's finest restaurants, shops, renowned museums, and the beauty of Central Park. 38 East 70th Street offers 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and an array of luxurious features. Step into this home through an elegant foyer to discover the grand parlor level, boasting 12' ceilings and three fireplaces (one gas) in the formal gallery, living room, and sitting room. The formal dining room features a skylight and a butler's pantry with a dumbwaiter. On the garden level, which has direct street access, you'll find a superb Chef's kitchen with top of the line appliances ,a breakfast room, den (which could be used as a bedroom, ideal for a live-in chef), powder room, and small private garden. The top three floors offer two large bedrooms and a full bath each, with beautiful original details throughout. A full cellar with ample storage, washer/dryer, and an additional full bath complete this desirable floorplan. Additional features of this home include modern communications and alarm systems, new HVAC, Marvin premium windows, a fifty-case wine cellar, California Closets, decorative fireplaces, high ceilings and original details. (Disclaimer: Some photos listed are virtually staged.)

Facts and features

Schools

• Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner

  middle · 6-8 · 0.4 mi

  8

• East Side Elementary School, PS 267

  elementary · K-5 · 0.4 mi

  9

• The Clinton School

  middle · 6-12 · 2.7 mi

  7

• Dominican Academy

  high · 9-12 · 0.1 mi

• Dominican Academy

  high · 9-12 · 0.1 mi

• Manhattan High School For Girls

  high · 9-12 · 0.2 mi

Price history

• Jun 9, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Jun 9, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Jun 6, 2026 · Listed$11,950,000
• Jun 6, 2026 · Listed For Rent$29,500
• May 26, 2026 · Listed$13,500,000
• Aug 9, 2023 · Listing Removed—
• Jun 1, 2023 · Listing Removed—
• May 26, 2023 · Listed For Rent$35,000

Tax history

• 2026$84,373 tax · $637,620 assessed
• 2025$84,762 tax · $637,620 assessed
• 2024$79,964 tax · $674,220 assessed
• 2023$80,855 tax · $662,820 assessed
• 2022$74,979 tax · $703,020 assessed
• 2021$74,570 tax · $755,460 assessed
• 2020$74,440 tax · $860,400 assessed
• 2019$69,404 tax · $715,800 assessed

Home value

$10,486,898

• Quantarium$10,486,898
• Cotality$13,282,600
• Collateral Analytics$8,464,000

Where it is