Skip to Content
N/A (N/A /ft2) %
N/A , N/A , ~N/A ft2
, N/A Free Rent

157 East 62nd Street

Townhouse located in Lenox Hill, between Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue

$5,500,000 ($1,243 per ft2) | 5 beds, 4.5 baths | Approx. 4,425 ft2
80 days on Market

Townhouse Facts

  • Year Built: 1899
    Minimum Down: 20%
    Total Floors: 3
    Listed: Jul 1, 2024
    Days on Market: 80
    Building Type: Townhouse
    Neighborhood: Lenox Hill (Manhattan)
    Listing viewed 242 times
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $5,336
Total Taxes & Fees: $5,336 ($1.21/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $27,006
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $32,342 ($7.31/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,100,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Spacious and Convenient Living: This spacious townhouse, with approximately 4,425 square feet of living space, features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, an elevator servicing all 4 levels, and a fully finished basement with laundry facilities and abundant storage space.
  • Modern Amenities in a Classic Design: The property blends elegance and modernity with its classic townhouse design, newly renovated kitchen with high-end Miele appliances, multiple fireplaces, a wet bar in the library, and central air conditioning.
  • Outdoor and Indoor Enjoyment: The townhouse boasts a lush and expansive garden for private outdoor enjoyment, high ceilings and oversized windows for an airy indoor atmosphere, and a primary suite overlooking the picturesque garden.
  • Potential for Expansion: With an additional 2,872 SF FAR, there is potential for expansion, making this property a great investment.
  • Prime Location with Low Costs: Located in prime Lenox Hill, close to fine dining, shopping, and Central Park, this property offers low monthly real estate taxes and fees.
  • Unique and Affordable: Built in 1899, this property offers pre-war charm and character. It is also the lowest priced one-family house with an elevator on the Upper East Side.

Description

LOWEST PRICED ONE-FAMILY HOUSE WITH ELEVATOR ON UES.
ACQUIRE AND RENOVATE FOR UNDER $7M.

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WITH 24 HOURS NOTICE

Welcome to 157 East 62nd Street, a classic townhouse flooded with light and beauty. This 4,425 SF property (including 885 SF below ground) offers the perfect blend of elegance and modernity, an ideal home for the discerning buyer seeking comfort and privacy within the city.

This home features 5 bedrooms, an elevator servicing all 4 levels above ground, a newly renovated kitchen, a lush and expansive garden, central air conditioning, and fully finished basement with laundry and an abundance of storage. An additional 2,872 SF FAR offers the potential for expansion. A prime Lenox Hill location, convenient to the finest dining, shopping and Central Park.

Garden Level: Entering into the home through a spacious foyer, you are presented with a light-filled dining room featuring a fireplace, a newly-renovated, windowed, eat-in-kitchen and a powder room.

The south-facing kitchen, equipped with Miele appliances and generous storage, lets in warm sunlight, creating an inviting space to cook. On the north side of the home, a large dining room enveloped with brand new glass doors exemplifies the expansive garden, a reminder of the special characteristics of a townhouse in Manhattan.

One level up presents the elegant parlor floor, an exceptional part of the house adorned with tall ceilings and oversized windows, creating an airy and spacious atmosphere.

The generously proportioned rooms here and above make for an alluring lifestyle. The parlor floor offers two oversized rooms both with fireplaces and perfect for entertaining or enjoying an aperitif from the wet bar in the library.

The upper levels of the townhouse continue with high ceilings and excellent light. The primary suite’s desirable view overlooks the picturesque garden.

Four additional bedrooms fill the sprawling layout of the home, giving you the opportunity to enjoy an idyllic lifestyle.

Inquire now for a private showing. Select photos virtually staged.

All content above are visible to screen reader users, so you may ignore the show more button below.

Building Amenities

  • Pre War
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Pricing History

Certain content is available only to members. There's no obligation.
Show more
Interested in
this townhouse?
Book an in-person or virtual tour.
It's quick and easy. Cancel anytime.
Or connect with one of our experts
with any questions
{ "key" : "AIzaSyDquABdSLhathmwfnoTcYwA1BY6coZZyZk", "lat": 40.763938, "lng": -73.96597989, "marker": { "icon": "https://img4-ab.cityrealty.com/neo/i/w/amenities/base.png" } }

Subways

  1. F
at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.05 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.11 miles
  1. M
  2. E
at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.47 miles

Pricing comparison

No data available for this listing.
No data available for this listing.

Similar Townhouses

520 Fifth Avenue
at the northwest corner of West 43rd Street
Midtown West
Iconic river-to-river views include the Empire State Building and Central Park. Elevated condos with magnificent arched windows, triple exposures, and soaring ceilings | Occupancy 2026.
Learn More
{"section":"listing","group":"A","hood-id":"4","omit-double-building-ads":true,"ads":[{"type":20,"page":191},{"type":21,"page":191},{"type":18,"page":191}]}

Book a Tour or Get More Information on this Townhouse