$5,750,000
4 bd · 5 ba · 4,736 sqft
251 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021
Townhouse · Built 1899 · $1,214/sqft ·
$29,706/mo est. payment
- Stories
- 4
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
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 faade 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.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 10
- Exercise Room: No
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5.00
- Full Bathrooms: 5
Pool and Spa
- Spa: No
Exterior and Lot Features
- Garden: Yes
- Private Balcony: No
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Amenities and Community Features
- Doorman: No
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 5744
- Source Listing Status: Signed Contract
- Source Property Type: Single-Family Townhouse
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: Lenox Hill
Schools
- 8
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
middle · 6-8 · 0.2 mi
- 9
East Side Elementary School, PS 267
elementary · K-5 · 0.4 mi
- 7
The Clinton School
middle · 6-12 · 2.8 mi
The Cathedral School
elementary · K-4 · 0.2 mi
Manhattan High School For Girls
high · 9-12 · 0.2 mi
- 1
Manhattan International High School
high · 9-12 · 0.2 mi
Price history
- May 29, 2026 · Sold$4,990,000
- May 14, 2026 · Listing Removed—
- Dec 16, 2025 · Listed$5,750,000
- Jul 11, 2025 · Listed$5,750,000
- Jan 14, 1986 · Sold$52,500
Tax history
- 2026$36,092 tax · $384,120 assessed
- 2025$68,928 tax · $384,120 assessed
- 2024$65,027 tax · $390,120 assessed
- 2023$78,668 tax · $387,360 assessed
- 2022$82,012 tax · $410,820 assessed
- 2021$88,582 tax · $441,480 assessed
- 2020$84,052 tax · $502,800 assessed
- 2019$81,436 tax · $491,400 assessed
Home value
$5,465,461
- Quantarium$5,465,461
- Cotality$5,482,300
- Collateral Analytics$5,154,000
Where it is
Listed by the listing agent · Garfield, Leslie J. & Co., Inc. · Perchwell
