$57,500/mo

164 E 70th Street, New York City, NY 10021

  • 5 beds |
  • 7 baths
Rent shown is base rent as provided by the property owner or manager. Additional mandatory fees, deposits, or utilities may apply and are set by the property owner or manager.
  • Property Icon Rental
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1872
  • Property Lot Size Icon2,178sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $——/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 9 days ago

Property Description

Renovated and move-in ready, this 20’ wide, five bedroom, six story (plus finished basement) brownstone is impressively spacious and chic. There are four outdoor spaces, including a sunny, south-facing landscaped and irrigated garden, terrace off the living room, Juliette balcony off the primary bathroom and rooftop space. Crowning this special home is a sun-flooded basketball/sports court and putting green to practice your short game. The light throughout is exquisite, highlighted by the rear facade’s double height glass casement windows. Numerous original details have been lovingly retained and restored, among them six wood-burning fireplaces, timeless plaster moldings and handsome oak paneling. An elevator links all seven levels—including the finished basement. Lofty ceilings and plentiful windows create an ambience of airiness and light. All six full baths have been stylishly renovated as have the two powder rooms. Nine zone CAC. Garden Level: -En suite guest bedroom -South-facing sun-flooded family room with double-height ceiling, radiant-heated floors & wet bar opens to the 32’-long landscaped, irrigated garden & patio where surrounding walls and fencing create privacy -Powder room Parlor Floor: -Front stoop -Grand entry gallery with WBF -Eat-in kitchen with restored oak paneling, WBF, Sub-Zero, Wolf & Bosch appliances -Kitchen overlooks two story wall of stunning casement windows -Dramatic, sweeping staircase -Powder room -11’7” coffered ceilings Third Floor: -Sunny, south-facing living room with wet bar & WBF -Trio of french doors open to terrace overlooking the garden -En suite bedroom/library with WBF & views to gorgeous East 70th Street -10’9”ceilings Fourth Floor: -Primary suite has extensive custom cabinetry, dressing room, WBF -Primary bathroom has radiant-heated floors, soaking tub, walk-in shower, double sinks and Juliet balcony overlooking the garden -10’3” ceilings Fifth Floor: -Two large bedroom suites -Extensive storage/closet space -Hall bathroom -10’ ceilings Sixth Floor: -Basketball/Sports Court -Putting Green -Full bathroom -Serviced by elevator -15’5” ceilings Basement: -LG washer & vented dryer -Full bathroom -Wine Cellar -Work out area -Workshop -Cedar closet -Storage -Elevator & mechanical rooms -7’10” Ceilings Manhattan brownstones have been an elemental part of the city’s architectural identity since the 19th century. With their generous space, privacy, and aesthetic beauty, they remain some of New York’s most coveted residences. 164 E 70th, on one of the Upper East Side’s most beautiful streets, is no exception. Also offered for sale for $14,250,000. Upfront costs for the initial application are $20 credit/background check per applicant. If the application is accepted, the upfront costs are one month's rent and one month's security deposit. Renter's insurance is required.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
May 11, 2026
Data Last Updated:
May 20, 2026 at 4:22AM
Listing Office:
Sothebys International Realty : (212) 606-7660
Listing Agent:
Cathy Taub : (212) 606-7772
MLS ID:
RLS20090403
  • General: Breakfast BarEntrance FoyerEat-in KitchenElevator
  • Laundry: Common AreaLaundry RoomIn Unit
  • Basement: Finished
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: None
  • Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 6
  • General: Building GardenGardenPrivate Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
  • General: 6
  • Originating MLS: RLS_REBNY
  • County: New York
  • Zoning: 1404-0046
  • View: CityView
  • Current Use: ResidentialSingle Family
  • Source: RLS_REBNY

This listing courtesy of Cathy Taub , Sothebys International Realty

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