#RLS20018797, Timothy E Desmond, Listing office: Compass

53 E 64th St New York City, NY 10065
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About 53 E 64th St
At present, this property is configured as four rental units with front and back terraces on the upper floors, and one opulent 2-bedroom 3.5 bath triplex unit with private garden. Create a solarium, glass rooftop, or entertain in your private garden. Use your imagination and call your architect to convert this property into an absolutely fabulous spacious single-family mansion in the heart of the city .<br>Tucked snuggly away on a tree-lined street for more than 100 years, this quintessential New York City townhouse possesses the rare combination of charm and versatility that is the dream of any home buyer. And although it wears an unassuming mask of simple limestone, the home behind it is filled with a cavalcade of attributes both enticing and unexpected.<br>The building holds 4 units and rises 5 stories, but it has 6 separate levels of living space. Spread across those levels are 8 bathrooms (7 full and 2 half-baths), 8 bedrooms, 4 kitchens (each one on a different floor), 9 wood burning fireplaces, a bar, an outdoor garden, and 2 roof decks. Starting at the bottom, the basement contains a large bedroom with its own closet, an attached half-bathroom, and a washer/dryer.<br>The triplex garden level newly renovated configured 3-bedroom 3.5 bath apartment with a garden, perfect for entertaining.<br>The parlor level consists of a pair of split-winged bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom, closet space, and fireplace.<br>Rented for $16,000.<br>The third and fourth levels are apartments all their own. The third features a spacious master bedroom with a large closet, 1 full bathroom, 1 fireplace, and kitchen, living/dining area anchored by a bay window with a view of the street. The fourth is comprised of 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom.<br>Currently rented for $8,700/month (pre-Covid $12,000).<br>Both the third and fourth levels are equipped with their own galley-style kitchen.<br>The fourth level is a large 1 bedroom with a balcony, open new a kitchen/dining room/living room that flows openly across grey hardwood floors. It has 1 fireplace, 1 full bathroom and washer and dryer. Rented for $4500/month.<br>Designed with a thought for contemporary flare, the PH level 2 bedroom 2 full baths and the roof ,boasts a kitchen/dining room/living room that flows openly across grey hardwood floors. It has 1 fireplace and 1 full bathroom with a separate shower and bathtub.<br>The kitchen features white lacquer cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a sleek countertop and backsplash. Up a flight of floating stairs and nestled between a brace of outdoor decks, the rooftop bedroom comes with its own closet space and a full bathroom with clean, white-tiled walls and a double vanity sink. While both can be considered typical of city living, each roof deck has a unique atmosphere. With a surround of rising buildings, the north- facing deck confers upon its dwellers a courtyard-like feeling. Given the extra buffer the street and a low-lying neighbor, the south-facing deck enjoys an open view of other rooftops and the local skyline. Rented for $9,750.<br>Just over a block away from Central Park, is located near several main subway lines, and sits mere steps of some of New York’s finest restaurants including Michelin-starred neighbor “Daniel “and dessert icon Serendipity III. Though it is surely a home with a long and rich history, it is also a home that is ready to sail into the future.
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- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 8
- Exterior: Balcony, Building Roof Deck, Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
- Architectural Style: Prewar, Walk-Up
- List Price: $9,750,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,348
- Year Built: 1905
- Living Area: 7,228 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS10969399
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Peter Ashe
- Office Phone: (212) 750-3300
- Listing Agent: Asher Alcobi
- Agent Phone: (212) 750-3322
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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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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $147,000. The majority of New York City, NY residents have income $200k+ annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 53 E 64th St
The listing price of 53 E 64th St property is $9,750,000.
The property 53 E 64th St is a multi located in New York City, New York, 10065.
Active Listing: 53 E 64th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 53 E 64th 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), Talent Unlimited High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Manhattan International High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Urban Academy Laboratory High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
The property 53 E 64th St is 7,228 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 53 E 64th St is 1905.
This home is located at 53 E 64th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10065 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. This 7,228 square foot home was built in 1905. Features: 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 17, 2021 and is currently priced at $9,750,000.
In June 2025 more than 232 listings in New York City, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1007 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 715 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in New York City, NY decreased by 4.3% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 99 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $881,252.