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Bill Bekisz

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Listing Courtesy of Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc

$ 5,750,000

Est. payment | -/mo

4 Beds

5 Baths

4,736 SqFt

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$ 5,750,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

4 Beds

5 Baths

4,736 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,736 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,214

Subdivision Lenox Hill

MLS Listing ID RLS20036222

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 5

HOA Y/N Yes

Year Built 1899

Annual Tax Amount $68,928

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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.

Location

State NY

County New York

Rooms

Basement Other

Interior

Interior Features Smoke Free

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Bedroom

Furnishings Unfurnished

Fireplace Yes

Laundry In Unit

Exterior

View Y/N No

View Other

Porch None

Private Pool No

Building

Dwelling Type Townhouse

Story 1

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 1426-0118

Ownership None

Monthly Total Fees $5, 744

Special Listing Condition Standard

Pets Allowed Building Yes, No

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251 E 71ST Street Manhattan, NY 10021

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