#RLS11014967, Bradley Heimowitz, Listing office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

197 E 76th St New York City, NY 10021
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About 197 E 76th St
<p>197 East 76th Street is a south-facing townhouse offering an exceptional blend of elegance, space, comfort, privacy and convenience in the heart of Lenox Hill. This charming residence boasts a private elevator, a stunning sunroom and accompanying terrace, and an inviting layout spread across five floors. </p> <p>The building also enjoys the flexibility of mixed-use zoning and the first floor is currently used as a retail space with a separate entrance, occupied by a high-end chocolate shop. Live in the residential unit and continue to rent out the commercial unit for income, create a live-work situation, or convert the townhouse to a single family residence with the turn of a key. The first floor also encompasses a private entrance foyer for the residential unit as well with room for a bike or stroller.</p> <p>The second floor boasts a full-floor living room with a dramatic decorative fireplace, beautiful built-in bookcases, abundant natural light, and a convenient powder room and walk-in closet. </p> <p>The kitchen/dining on the third floor is equipped with a Viking range, sub-zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and a Miele washer/dryer. A large pass-through kitchen window opens into a refined dining room with a second decorative fireplace, built-in bookcases and four windows spanning the space. </p> <p>The fourth floor takes you to two bedrooms, which share a full bathroom and walk-in closet. The fifth floor is dedicated to the primary bedroom suite, which boasts two walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom with a double vanity. </p> <p>The top floor features the crown jewel of the townhouse, a rare and gorgeous sunroom with a rooftop terrace, perfect for entertaining guests or just enjoying the convenience of the outdoors in your home. The floor could also double as another bedroom suite complete with an ensuite bath, a second living room/den with a wet bar, or an expansive home office.</p> <p>The basement floor includes a half-bath, space for mechanicals and is currently used as storage for the retail space.</p> <p>Please note the elevator services the residential unit and runs between floors two and six. </p> <p>The townhouse is ideally located in the heart of Lenox Hill on one of the best streets in the Upper East Side. The 6 train is just around the corner, and the Second Avenue Q train and M79 crosstown bus are a few blocks away. The property neighbors some of Manhattans most iconic high-street retail and hotels, including Madison Avenue, The Carlyle, and The Mark. York Theatre Company is ideally located across the street while Caf Carlyle and Museum Mile are just a short distance away. The townhouse is conveniently situated between Central Park to the West and John Jay Park to the East, and New York Sports Club and Equinox are both a block away. Wonderful nearby dining options like JG Melon, Seamores, Up Thai, A la Turka, and Persepolis can be finished off by grabbing something sweet at Breads Bakery or Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.</p>
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: No
- Interior: Smoke Free
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- View: Other
- Exterior: Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
- Architectural Style: Prewar
- List Price: $4,275,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,092
- Year Built: 1910
- Living Area: 3,912 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS20021432
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: The Agency Brokerage
- Office Phone: (866) 371-6468
- Listing Agent: Cary Tamura
- Agent Phone: (917) 604-0809
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Nearby schools
9
P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•45 E 81st St Frnt 1
9
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•311 E 82nd St
9
P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School
Public District KG-6
0.5 mi
•1458 York Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $117,773. Most New York City, NY residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 197 E 76th St
The listing price of 197 E 76th St property is $4,275,000.
The property 197 E 76th St is a multi located in New York City, New York, 10021.
Active Listing: 197 E 76th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 197 E 76th St are: P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 290 Manhattan New School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Yorkville East Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Ella Baker School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Eleanor Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Manhattan International High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Urban Academy Laboratory High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
The property 197 E 76th St is 3,912 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 197 E 76th St is 1910.
This home is located at 197 E 76th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10075 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. This 3,912 square foot home was built in 1910. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $4,275,000.
While more than 207 listings in New York City, NY in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 936 listings sold at asking price, and more than 737 were sold below. In May 2025 in New York City, NY there were 0.3% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 121 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $875,081.