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159 E 63rd Street ENTIRE TOWNHOUSE

$7,900,000

MLS# RLS20097839 · Lenox Hill

Price reduced$8,250,000 to $7,900,000$350,000 (4.2%) off

Originally listed at $8,250,000. Price last reduced on November 3, 2026.

Listed June 15, 2026 · 149 days on the market

7 Beds 6 Baths

About This Property

159 East 63rd Street

Prime Lenox Hill Investment Opportunity

20' x 100' Lot | Approx. 5,500 SF | Three Units Full Floorthru Garden & 2 Duplex Units

159 East 63rd Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully occupied, cash flowing townhouse asset in one of Manhattan’s most established residential corridors. Located mid block between Lexington and Third Avenues, this classic Upper East Side townhouse offers immediate income with meaningful long term upside, supported by a highly flexible unit mix and voluminous layouts that consistently attract premium renters.

The property is configured as three distinct rental units, each with strong tenant appeal, generous proportions, and unique outdoor space—an uncommon and highly valuable combination in this market.

Garden Level – 1BR / 1BA with Exclusive Private Garden

Live/Work Permitted

A highly desirable floor through garden apartment offering exceptional scale, privacy, and exclusive use of a serene townhouse garden. Classic architectural details—including two wood burning fireplaces, hardwood oak floors, a gracious entry foyer, and a step down living room with high ceilings—are complemented by a renovated kitchen and bath.

The full width living room opens through French doors directly to the garden, while the south facing bedroom easily accommodates a king size bed with excellent storage. With street level access and live/work or professional use permitted, this unit has historically attracted long term, high quality tenants, including prior use by a private art dealer.

Duplex 2/3 – Approx. 2,000 SF with Private Terrace

This unique duplex occupies the parlor and second floors and offers a layout rarely found in rental inventory. The parlor level features an oversized living room with 11 foot ceilings, tall townhouse garden–facing windows, a wood burning fireplace, en suite bedroom, powder room, and washer/dryer.

An interior staircase leads to the upper level, where a chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances opens into a dining room / den with a second wood burning fireplace. Just beyond is a 200+ square foot private terrace overlooking neighboring gardens—ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Two additional bedrooms with southern exposure and a full bath complete the floor.

This unit’s size, layout, and outdoor space consistently command strong rental demand.

Duplex 4/5 – Full Floor Living with Roof Terrace

A sun flooded, glamorous duplex ideal for family occupancy or executive rental. The fourth floor includes three bedrooms, two renovated bathrooms, and an in unit washer/dryer. The fifth floor is loft like and expansive, featuring a skylit living room with wood burning fireplace and a generously scaled dining area that comfortably seats ten.

Two small balconies plus a private, south facing roof terrace provide rare outdoor exposure at the top of the townhouse. No elevator and no board approval required, ensuring ease of tenancy and operational flexibility.

Investment Highlights

Three fully occupied rental units with diversified layouts

Immediate income with long term value stability

Prime Upper East Side location with sustained rental demand

Large 20' townhouse footprint and voluminous floor through layouts

Multiple private outdoor spaces across units

Live/work flexibility enhances tenant pool

Significant upside potential through rent growth, repositioning, or future redevelopment

Bottom Line

159 East 63rd Street offers a seamless investment opportunity combining current cash flow, architectural character, and the enduring value of townhouse ownership in the Upper East Side. With strong in place income and clear avenues for future growth, this property is well suited for investors seeking both stability and upside in one of Manhattan’s most resilient residential markets.

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Sothebys International Realty.

French doors in the garden level living room open onto a private garden, and the room runs the full width of the unit, so the garden feels like part of the living space. The bedroom there faces south. In winter, a south-facing window can take in direct sun for about 8.5 hours on an open horizon, though nearby buildings can block some of it.

A private terrace of more than 200 square feet sits off the upper duplex, overlooking neighboring gardens. The listing describes it as a place for outdoor dining and entertaining, and at that size it's a reasonable read. City and skyline views are also noted.

Upstairs, the parlor level has 11 foot ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, and an oversized living room with tall windows facing the garden. Hardwood oak floors and a second wood burning fireplace in the dining room or den give the house its classic character.

The upper level kitchen is a chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and it opens into the dining room or den. A dishwasher is listed, and there's a washer and dryer in the unit, so laundry stays inside the apartment.

The Lexington Av/63 St station on the M and Q is about 1 minute on foot, and Central Park is about 9 minutes away. Morton Williams is also about 1 minute away.

Quick answers+

Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?

Yes. There's a washer and dryer in the unit.

Is there private outdoor space?

Yes. There's a private garden at garden level and a private terrace of more than 200 square feet off the upper duplex.

Does the home have fireplaces?

Yes. There are two wood burning fireplaces, one on the parlor level and one in the dining room or den.

Property Features

Policies

  • Cats and dogs allowed

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit
  • Fireplace
  • City view
  • Skyline view
  • Dishwasher
  • Balcony
  • Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
  • Building terrace

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Laundry in building

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$39,947 / month

  • Principal and interest$39,947

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$1,580,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$177,750
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$121,660

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.

About the Building

159 E 63rd Street is a 3-story one-family dwelling in Lenox Hill, completed in 1920 and home to 1 residential units. The building is an individual New York City landmark.

The closest subway is Lexington Av/63 St (M, Q), about a 1-minute walk. St. Catherine's Park is roughly 8 minutes away on foot.

Compiled from NYC public records and open data.

Year Built
1920
Stories
3
Units
1
Building Type
One-Family Dwelling
Landmark Status
Individual Landmark

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Location & Nearby

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159 E 63rd Street ENTIRE TOWNHOUSE

Subway

  • MQLexington Av/63 StAbout 1 min walk · Accessible
  • 456NRWLexington Av/59 StAbout 4 min walk
  • 668 St-Hunter CollegeAbout 7 min walk · Accessible
  • NRW5 Av/59 StAbout 11 min walk

Parks

  • St. Catherine's ParkAbout 8 min walk
  • Central ParkAbout 9 min walk
  • Queensboro OvalAbout 11 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • East Side Elementary School, PS 267About 2 min walk
  • Ella Baker SchoolAbout 8 min walk
  • P.S. 59 Beekman Hill InternationalAbout 10 min walk

Middle schools

  • J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 17 min walk

High schools

  • Vanguard High SchoolAbout 8 min walk
  • Talent Unlimited High SchoolAbout 8 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Hunter College (CUNY)About 7 min walk
  • New York School of Interior DesignAbout 8 min walk
  • Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 11 min walk
  • Louis V Gerstner Grad SchAbout 12 min walk

Museums

  • Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & GardenAbout 11 min walk
  • The Frick CollectionAbout 12 min walk
  • Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 16 min walk
  • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)About 17 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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Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

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