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  • 251 East 71st Street
  • $ 5,750,000
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021

251 East 71st Street

Upper East Side   |   Third Avenue & Second Avenue

New This Week
Building For Sale
$ 5,750,000
Ownership Single Family
Lot Size 18'x102'
Floors/Apts 4/1
Status Active
Real Estate Taxes [Per Annum] $ 68,928
Building Type Townhouse
Building Size 18'x64'
Year Built 1899
ASF/ASM 4,736/440
Listing ID: 101728TH

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251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021

David Calderazzo

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Broker/Owner


W: 212-828-0492

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251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021

David Calderazzo

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Broker/Owner


W: 212-828-0492
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021

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 façade 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.
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 façade 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.

Listing Courtesy of Garfield, Leslie J. & Co., Inc.

David Calderazzo

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W: 212-828-0492

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251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021
251 East 71st Street Upper East Side New York NY 10021

Building Details [251 East 71st Street]

Ownership Single Family
Service Level None
Block/Lot 1426/118
Building Size 18'x64'
Zoning R8B
Building Type Townhouse
Year Built 1899
Floors/Apts 4/1
Lot Size 18'x102'

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David Calderazzo

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