38 E 63RD Street
$13,700,000
MLS# RLS20078419 · Lenox Hill
Originally listed at $14,500,000. Price last reduced on July 2, 2026.
Listed March 20, 2026 · 236 days on the market
0 Beds 3 Baths 8,700 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Built in 1880 by acclaimed architect F. S. Barus, 38 East 63rd Street is a Neo-Georgian townhouse that is 18 feet wide and about 7,155 square feet above ground. It features flexible open office spaces, plus an additional 1,545 square feet on the lower level for storage and mechanical systems. The property is ideally located between Park and Madison Avenues on a quiet, tree-lined block with historic homes.
The building's facade was redesigned in 1904 by architect William Strom in an elegant Neo-Georgian style for banker John Greenough and his family. The distinctive facade features a gracefully bowed front across the first three levels, anchored by a limestone base with finely detailed window surrounds and trim, along with a classic balcony that enhances its refined architectural presence.
The composition subtly echoes the superb Cross &Cross Neo-Georgian facade of the grand 40-foot-wide mansion at 36 East 63rd Street next door, built in 1930, creating a harmonious architectural dialogue between the two neighboring residences and reinforcing the historic elegance of this exceptional block.
In 2026, this architecturally significant townhouse presents a rare opportunity to convert into an exceptional single-family residence or to take advantage of its Community Facility zoning, which allows for a wide range of permitted uses within New York City.
Potential uses include:
- Public and private schools, colleges, universities, and libraries
- Museums and cultural institutions
- Religious schools and institutions
- Hospitals, annexes, nursing homes, and medical clinics
- Outpatient care and mental health facilities
- Long-term care residences
- Non-profit art galleries
- Community centers and philanthropic foundations
- Daycare centers and nonprofit social service organizations
Positioned in one of Manhattan's most prestigious neighborhoods, the property sits at the epicenter of New York City's luxury retail corridor, moments from Central Park and Fifth Avenue, as well as some of the city's most celebrated shopping and dining destinations.
The townhouse spans five full floors, all serviced by an expansive wood-paneled commercial elevator. Additional highlights include:
- 12-foot ceilings on the parlor level
- Large windows overlooking one of the Upper East Side's most attractive historic townhouse blocks
- Multiple outdoor spaces, including a small garden, terrace, and solarium
With its generous scale, architectural pedigree, and exceptional zoning flexibility, 38 East 63rd Street represents a rare acquisition opportunity that can be optimized for a variety of residential, institutional, medical, educational, or cultural uses.
The property is represented by Brown Harris Stevens , Modlin Group, and Cushman & Wakefield
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC.
The front of 38 East 63rd Street bows across its first three levels, set on a limestone base with finely detailed window surrounds and a classic balcony. It's a Neo-Georgian townhouse built in 1880 by F. S. Barus, and its facade was redesigned in 1904 by William Strom for banker John Greenough and his family. You'll notice the front from the sidewalk before you step inside.
The house spans five full floors, and a wood-paneled commercial elevator serves all of them. That matters in a home this size, especially when furniture or deliveries need to reach the upper floors. The parlor level has 12-foot ceilings, which gives the main rooms more height and room for larger pieces of furniture.
Outdoor space is spread through the house: a small garden, a terrace and a solarium. The listing records more than 60 square feet of private outdoor space, so there's a place to step out without leaving the home.
The lower level, about 1,545 square feet, is set aside for storage and mechanical systems. The unit includes a washer and dryer, and the building is listed as a green building.
The house sits between Park and Madison Avenues on a tree-lined block of historic homes. Its facade echoes the 1930 Cross and Cross Neo-Georgian mansion next door at 36 East 63rd Street, and Central Park and Fifth Avenue are both close by.
Quick answers+
Does the house have an elevator?
Yes. A wood-paneled commercial elevator serves all five full floors.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. The listing records more than 60 square feet of private outdoor space, and the house includes a small garden, a terrace and a solarium.
Is there a washer and dryer in the unit?
Yes, the home has a washer and dryer in the unit.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$82,463 / month
- Principal and interest$69,275
- Property taxes$13,188
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$2,740,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (3.25%)$445,250
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$210,980
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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38 E 63RD Street
Subway
- MQLexington Av/63 StAbout 5 min walk · Accessible
- NRW5 Av/59 StAbout 6 min walk
- 456NRW59 StAbout 6 min walk
- 668 St-Hunter CollegeAbout 8 min walk · Accessible
Parks
- Central ParkAbout 3 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- East Side Elementary School, PS 267About 8 min walk
- P.S. 59 Beekman Hill InternationalAbout 13 min walk
- Ella Baker SchoolAbout 13 min walk
Middle schools
- J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 19 min walk
High schools
- Art and Design High SchoolAbout 13 min walk
- Vanguard High SchoolAbout 13 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Hunter College (CUNY)About 8 min walk
- New York School of Interior DesignAbout 11 min walk
- Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 14 min walk
- Sotheby's Institute of ArtAbout 16 min walk
Museums
- The Frick CollectionAbout 10 min walk
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)About 14 min walk
- Paley Center for MediaAbout 15 min walk
- Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 16 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 Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
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