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$36,000,000
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Townhouse -
For Sale
12 E 79TH Street
Manhattan, NY 10075
Studio
10 Baths
16000 Sqft
$176,767
Estimated Monthly
$0
HOA / Fees
About This Property
Exquisite and historic 12 East 79th Street is a rare prized
property on one of Manhattan's most coveted blocks, graced by the
most imposing series of impeccably-preserved townhouses in all of
NYC. Idyllically located just off Fifth Avenue and Central Park,
this magnificent treasure was designed in 1901 as a 56' pair of
mansions by Boston architect Arthur Little for Charles Walter Ogden
and his sister Mary F. Ogden. Prominent in the real estate
industry, Charles purchased #12 and 14 in 1900, creating two
complementary structures within a majestic symmetrical fa ade.
Arthur Little, famed for conceiving several extraordinary Boston
residences, seamlessly integrated a classic American Neo-Federal
profile with distinctive English Georgian motifs, enhancing a buff
Roman brick fa ade with ionic porticos, limestone trim and broad
low stoops to epitomize architectural grandeur. Distinguished by
their bowed bays, #12 and 14 also impress with their iron fences,
open urns, and broad low stoops affording a striking main entryway,
met by two lower level service entries. Two additional floors above
the balustrade were added to the building in 1960.
The extraordinary 28'-wide, 102'-long mansion #12 boasts an incredible 16,000+/- square feet over 6 stories above-grade, plus an English basement and a cellar. Superlative elements abound throughout the interiors, from exquisite woodwork to intricate moldings, elegant ceiling details, impressive fireplaces, and beautiful leaded glass. Inside the mansion, a handsome staircase rises to the first-floor reception gallery, centering a spectacular oval meeting room and a gracious bow-front study. Level two is occupied by a dramatic drawing room, the Ogden Library stretching the home's entire width, and palatial White Room which was originally the ballroom. Four additional stories house eight generous bedrooms, ample closets and full baths. Heightening the allure further is a 67' private rooftop offering divine open city views, a large day-lit English basement with a lounge, kitchen and staff dining room, and an expansive cellar below with access to the rear yard. Revered for its storied history and provenance, 12 East 79th Street rests on an incomparable landmarked block bordering the Metropolitan Museum of Art - per The New York Times, long considered the choicest plot of land for upscale single-family dwellings, and home to many notables over the years including the Stuyvesants, Dukes and Whitneys.
The extraordinary 28'-wide, 102'-long mansion #12 boasts an incredible 16,000+/- square feet over 6 stories above-grade, plus an English basement and a cellar. Superlative elements abound throughout the interiors, from exquisite woodwork to intricate moldings, elegant ceiling details, impressive fireplaces, and beautiful leaded glass. Inside the mansion, a handsome staircase rises to the first-floor reception gallery, centering a spectacular oval meeting room and a gracious bow-front study. Level two is occupied by a dramatic drawing room, the Ogden Library stretching the home's entire width, and palatial White Room which was originally the ballroom. Four additional stories house eight generous bedrooms, ample closets and full baths. Heightening the allure further is a 67' private rooftop offering divine open city views, a large day-lit English basement with a lounge, kitchen and staff dining room, and an expansive cellar below with access to the rear yard. Revered for its storied history and provenance, 12 East 79th Street rests on an incomparable landmarked block bordering the Metropolitan Museum of Art - per The New York Times, long considered the choicest plot of land for upscale single-family dwellings, and home to many notables over the years including the Stuyvesants, Dukes and Whitneys.
Unit Size
16,000Ft²
Days on Market
335 days
Land Size
0.07 acres
Price per sqft
$2,250
Property Type
Townhouse
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1903
Listed By
Last updated: 2 months ago (RLS #RPLU-5122481981)
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|---|
May 31, 2023 | Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate | $36,000,000 | |
Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate |
Property Highlights
Interior Details
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 8
Bathroom Information
Full Bathrooms: 10
Interior Information
Living Area: 16000
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Unit
Rooms: 17
Basement Information
Exterior Details
Property Information
Year Built: 1910
Building Information
Outdoor Living Structures: None
Pets Allowed: Building Yes, No
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 102.00x28.00
Land Information
Tax Lot: 0062
Tax Block: 01393
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Other
Location Details
Subdivision Name: Lenox Hill
Stories Total: 6
View: Other
Comparables
Unit
Status
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
9
Beds
8
Baths
12,729 ft²
$2,368/ft²
$30,139,360
Jan 2, 2019
$30,139,360
Mar 4, 2019
-
House
4
Beds
9
Baths
12,000 ft²
$3,417/ft²
$41,000,000
Dec 9, 2021
$41,000,000
May 2, 2023
-
Sold
Co-op
7
Beds
8
Baths
8,543 ft²
$3,482/ft²
$29,750,000
Aug 10, 2017
$29,750,000
Apr 6, 2018
$38,791/mo
Condo
5
Beds
7
Baths
6,466 ft²
$5,026/ft²
$32,500,000
Jan 11, 2021
$32,500,000
Apr 5, 2023
$16,837/mo
Condo
4
Beds
5
Baths
5,721 ft²
$6,118/ft²
$35,000,000
Nov 17, 2021
$35,000,000
Aug 14, 2023
$16,842/mo
Active
Townhouse
8
Beds
8
Baths
15,950 ft²
$2,382/ft²
$38,000,000
Oct 31, 2022
-
$9,917/mo
Active
Townhouse
8
Beds
12
Baths
11,804 ft²
$3,050/ft²
$36,000,000
Mar 8, 2024
-
$16,972/mo
Active
House
6
Beds
10
Baths
10,800 ft²
$3,981/ft²
$43,000,000
Sep 5, 2023
-
$18,170/mo
Active
Townhouse
6
Beds
7
Baths
9,800 ft²
$3,673/ft²
$36,000,000
Apr 4, 2024
-
$18,500/mo
Active
Townhouse
6
Beds
7
Baths
9,000 ft²
$4,222/ft²
$38,000,000
Jun 27, 2023
-
$13,590/mo
Active
Townhouse
10
Beds
11
Baths
9,016 ft²
$3,438/ft²
$31,000,000
Aug 10, 2023
-
$15,287/mo
Past Sales
Date | Unit | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Price | Closed | Owner | Listed By |
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11/05/2017
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Studio
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Studio
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Building Info
12 East 79th Street
12 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
- 1 Units
- 1 Unit for Sale
About Upper Manhattan
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