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125 E 65TH Street

$33,000,000

MLS# RLS20053868 · Lenox Hill

Price reduced$45,500,000 to $33,000,000$12,500,000 (27.5%) off

Originally listed at $45,500,000. Price last reduced on August 20, 2026.

Listed October 10, 2025 · 396 days on the market

6 Beds 8 Baths 14,346 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

35-Foot-Wide Mansion - approximately 14,300 Interior SF + 3,500 Exterior SF - 6 Beds - 11 Baths - Rooftop Oasis - Garden - Wellness LevelA rare offering on the Upper East Side, 125 East 65th Street is a magnificent 35-foot-wide Neo-Federal mansion originally designed in 1904 by Charles A. Platt, the celebrated architect behind residences for the Roosevelts and Astors. The Flemish bond brick facade with stone trim exemplifies Platt's mastery of early 20th-century American architecture. Following a meticulous, top-to-bottom gut renovation, the residence now combines historic grandeur with modern sophistication, offering both timeless elegance and every contemporary luxury.This home has exceptional scale spanning approximately 14,300 interior square fee across six expansive levels, with an additional 3,500 square feet of private outdoor space. This extraordinary townhouse features six bedrooms, eleven bathrooms , and five fireplaces . Designed for grand entertaining, the home has a 30 foot + x 20 living room with 11-foot beamed ceilings, and a formal dining room that comfortably seats sixteen. Residence Highlights 35-foot width with exceptional scale and ceiling heights Fully rebuilt down to the studs with all-new plumbing, electrical, windows, floors, elevator and more 6 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms (7 full, 4 powder) Grand living room with 11-foot beamed ceilings, herringbone oak floors and an original fireplace Full-floor primary suite with two dressing rooms, dual baths, sitting room, and wet bar Dedicated bedroom level with four en-suite bedrooms and a playroom, (separate staff quarters on the garden level) State-of-the-art Schindler elevator (commercial-grade, 3,000 lb. capacity) Newly excavated wellness level featuring steam room, sauna, spa shower, and cold plunge Private gym, wine cellar/tasting room, media/game room Lush garden and over 2,300 SF finished rooftop with irrigation, lighting, and gas line Floor-by-Floor Overview Parlor Floor A gracious foyer opens to a welcoming den/receiving room with a fireplace and new windows. The chef's kitchen features Bakes & Kropp cabinetry and JennAir appliances, including double ovens, 6-burner range, dual dishwashers and an oversized refrigerator/freezer. The gracious breakfast room, complete with fireplace, overlooks the lush garden. Plus, powder room.Third Floor A dramatic formal dining room with a fireplace - that easily sits sixteen, is supported by a butler's pantry and side staff staircase. The spectacular living room spans over 30 feet, with 11-foot beamed ceilings, herringbone oak floors, wet bar, and oversized fireplace. Plus, powder room.Fourth Floor / Primary Suite A full-floor sanctuary featuring a grand primary bedroom with fireplace, two custom dressing rooms, dual bathrooms, a private sitting room, and a wet bar.Fifth Floor / Bedroom Level Four en-suite bedrooms and a spacious playroom. A staff bedroom is located on the garden floor.Garden Floor Media/game room, wine cellar and tasting room, gym, powder room, staff bedroom with en-suite bath, and access to a lushly landscaped garden.Lower Level / Wellness A private spa experience with steam room, sauna, spa shower, and cold plunge. Plus laundry, mechanicals, and storage.Roof Deck An expansive 2,000+ SF finished rooftop oasis equipped with irrigation, lighting, and a gas line.With only three owners since its completion, 125 East 65th Street has been preserved and reimagined to the highest standard, offering the best of both worlds: historic pedigree and contemporary luxury.

Property Features

Policies

  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke-free

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit
  • 5 fireplaces
  • Dishwasher
  • High ceilings
  • Private garden
  • Juliet balcony
  • Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Green building

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.

$191,217 / month

  • Principal and interest$166,866
  • Property taxes$24,351

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$6,600,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (3.9%)$1,287,000
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$508,200

Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.

Location & Nearby

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125 E 65TH Street

Subway

  • MQLexington Av/63 StAbout 3 min walk · Accessible
  • 668 St-Hunter CollegeAbout 4 min walk · Accessible
  • 456NRWLexington Av/59 StAbout 7 min walk
  • NRW5 Av/59 StAbout 11 min walk

Parks

  • Central ParkAbout 7 min walk
  • St. Catherine's ParkAbout 9 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • East Side Elementary School, PS 267About 5 min walk
  • Ella Baker SchoolAbout 9 min walk
  • P.S. 183 Robert L. StevensonAbout 12 min walk

Middle schools

  • J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 15 min walk

High schools

  • Vanguard High SchoolAbout 9 min walk
  • Talent Unlimited High SchoolAbout 9 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Hunter College (CUNY)About 4 min walk
  • New York School of Interior DesignAbout 6 min walk
  • Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 9 min walk
  • Louis V Gerstner Grad SchAbout 13 min walk

Museums

  • The Frick CollectionAbout 9 min walk
  • Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 13 min walk
  • Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & GardenAbout 14 min walk
  • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)About 18 min walk

Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.

The Neighborhood

About Lenox Hill

A refined Upper East Side enclave of prewar elegance, Central Park proximity, and Madison Avenue prestige.

Walkability

9/10

Public transit

9/10

Schools

9/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

9/10

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