#RLS20006672, Jed H Garfield, Listing Office: Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
#RLS20013188·
Listing office: Corcoran Group·
Listing agent: David M Adler·
Listing agent phone: (917) 520-2786·
Listing office phone: (212) 355-3550
$16,900,000 List price
159 E 61st St New York City, NY 10065
6 beds
7 full, 2 partial
7,500 sqft
$2,253 / sqft
House
Property details
About 159 E 61st St
Move right into this mint condition, custom renovated mansion! This 21 foot wide, turn-key townhouse spans over 7,500 square feet over 6 floors. The house is comprised of 6 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms, with 2 additional powder rooms to accompany the Parlor and Kitchen/Garden levels. A grand staircase at the center of the home is complemented by an oversized elevator accommodating 3+ passengers.<br> <br> The entire home was meticulously renovated to support modern living without compromising the integrity of the home's traditional elegance, unique character, and original details. Ceiling heights throughout the house are exceptional, and the layout is ideal for both formal entertaining and casual indoor/outdoor living.<br> <br> The generously-proportioned landscaped garden, measuring over 40' x 21', surrounded by other townhouse gardens, is a modern oasis with a built-in sound system, gas fireplace and gas grill. The excavated cellar incorporates a full gym, wine storage, an industrial sized laundry room, as well as a full bathroom and a staff quarter.<br> <br> Further features of the home include central heat/AC and state-of-the-art security, including coded gates, alarm, and video surveillance.<br>
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size7,500 sqft
Year built1899
MLS #RLS20013188
FireplaceBedroom, Gas, Outside
ViewOther
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- Basement: No
- Fireplace: Bedroom, Gas, Outside
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- View: Other
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $16,900,000
- Price/SqFt: $2,253
- Year Built: 1899
- Living Area: 7,500 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS20013188
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Corcoran Group
- Office Phone: (212) 355-3550
- Listing Agent: David M Adler
- Agent Phone: (917) 520-2786
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Nearby schools
9
P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•213 E 63rd St
8
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•231 E 56th St # 249
8
P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•419 E 66th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $105,449. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
21%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
26%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
67%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
28%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Art Museums
Live Theatre
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
H&M
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Mercedes
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
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Frequently asked questions
About 159 E 61st St
The listing price of 159 E 61st St property is $16,900,000.
The property 159 E 61st St is a house located in New York City, New York, 10065.
Active Listing: 159 E 61st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 159 E 61st St are: P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Ella Baker School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Yorkville East Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Art and Design High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Talent Unlimited High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Manhattan International High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
The property at 159 E 61st St has 6 bedrooms and 7 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 159 E 61st St is 7,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 159 E 61st St is 1899.
This home is located at 159 E 61st St in New York City, NY and zip code 10065 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. This 7,500 square foot home was built in 1899. Features: 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $16,900,000.
Over 210 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 652 listings were sold below the listed price and 792 listings were sold for the listed price. In April 2025 in New York City, NY there were 1.7% more homes for sale than in March. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 131 days, the median list price was $870,078.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.