36 E 63rd St New York City, NY 10065

$55,000,000
10 beds
10 full, 1 partial
15,875 sqft
$3,465 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 36 E 63rd St

Remarkable 40 FT wide Neo Georgian Mansion This elegant home was built by brothers, Elliott and John Cross (Cross & Cross) in 1930, as the “Hangar’s Club”, an exclusive club for business men involved in the development and financing of early aviation in America Esteemed Architect, Peter Pennoyer and architectural Historian Ann Walker, in their book, “New York Transformed: The architecture of Cross & Cross” describe the brothers and business partners as “Masters of their craft and well connected Society men, who oversaw the construction and development of dignified structures throughout New York City, from apartment houses to country estates of Society families and industry leaders” The Brother’s achievements include diverse projects such as: The Art Deco RCA Victor Building (1931) , The Landmark Tiffany Building on 57th & Fifth. (1940), not to mention the exclusive ‘One Sutton Place South cooperative building’ designed in collaboration with Delano & Aldrich for the Phipps family (1927) George S. Chappell, writing about the property for the New Yorker magazine in 1931, said in these beautiful words: “A truly Georgian Design and a very successful one is that made by Cross & Cross. This might well be in some quiet London Street, so perfectly has the atmosphere of the gentlemen’s club house being in our old Manhattan. The interiors of the property have the quiet intimacy and well bred quality predicated by the exterior . The interiors provided all the comforts of a well appointed house, that is, one designed for Captains of Business” In 2024, the dazzling outlook of 36 East 63rd Street is more evident than ever on this superb tree lined block: The striking beauty of its centered three story bowed facade from its base up in Flemish bond brickwork and limestone base and trimmed center window elevates the elegant design This glorious home consists of approximately 15,875 SF of interior space and about 2,775 of outdoor (Garden and Roof terrace) The secure formal entrance is an immediate invitation into the clean and minimalist elegance of this home. A very large gallery graced by a WBFP and extra large closet leads to the center Hall with its spectacular 1930 staircase ascending gracefully to the the top floor to reach a superb original cupola rising above it This Townhouse offers the exclusive use of two large elevators: A private and a service elevator. A special feature rarely found in Townhouses The residence has a traditional floor plan for an extremely refined lifestyle, it offers countless layout possibilities and is currently set up to accommodate 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, an Eat in kitchen and staff quarters The glamorous Parlor is simply divine in proportions, flow and light: The Grand Salon runs the entire width of the house in clean and contemporary aesthetics and features five beautiful floor to ceilings windows looking onto 63rd Street and its row of historic houses. The gracious flow is evident between the grand entertaining rooms of this floor. These also include a baronial Formal dining Room with its Parquet de Versailles as well a commodious Library – This elegant floor is an invitation for seamless entertaining on a very grand scale Private quarters start on the Third floor, with an exceptional Master suite consisting of a 38.9'×26' luminous Master Bedroom with its five large windows looking onto the charming historic block, exquisitely proportioned “his and hers” dressing rooms and separate bathrooms. A cozy study with a WBFP completes this private retreat The 4th Floor offers 4 beautifully proportioned bedrooms, each with ensuite bath as well as a staff room The 5th Floor includes 2 large south facing bedrooms with ensuite baths, a front Loft like (36’8×19’6) room with bath, an additional staff room with bath and two tremendous storage rooms The outdoors: The first floor features a garden/patio which runs the whole width of the residence, it is accessed through floor to ceiling. This is a co-exclusive with Brown Harris Stevens.

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
StatusActive
Size15,875 sqft
Year built1929
MLS #RLS10940578

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS10940578
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Modlin Group LLC
  • Office Phone: (212) 974-0740
  • Listing Agent: Adam Modlin
  • Agent Phone: (212) 974-0740

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Nearby schools

9

P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

213 E 63rd St

8

P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

231 E 56th St # 249

8

P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

419 E 66th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $103,409. The most common annual income of people living in New York City, NY is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

20%
<35k
28%
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?

58%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
31%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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About 36 E 63rd St

This home is located at 36 E 63rd St in New York City, NY and zip code 10065 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. This 15,875 square foot home was built in 1929. Features: 10 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 20, 2024 and is currently priced at $55,000,000.

Over 208 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 759 listings were sold below the listed price and 890 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in New York City, NY between December and January 2025 decreased by 3.4%. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 79 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $862,270.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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