42 E 64TH Street
$12,950,000
MLS# RLS20126070 · Lenox Hill
Listed November 10, 2026 · New today
8 Beds 6 Baths 5,760 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Embrace timeless elegance with a contemporary flair in this classic 1899 five-story townhouse, perfectly positioned on a prime tree-lined Upper East Side block directly across from the newly built Nobu Hotel. Spanning 17 feet wide with soaring ceilings and a distinct downtown aesthetic, this historic home offers 5 expansive bedrooms, 6 fireplaces and five and a half baths. Well-preserved pre-war elements-including custom millwork, original hardwood floors, intricate molding and vintage brass fixtures - co-exist with central climate control, A/V and security systems, and abundant storage throughout.
FIRST FLOOR
The main entrance welcomes you into a stylish sitting room with hardwood floors leading to a dedicated media room with projector and a mini kitchen and wine cooler. Down the hall is a charming bedroom adjacent to a spacious marble bath with a large walk-in shower. Toward the rear, a cozy sun-lit sitting area beneath a bright skylight a skylight leads to a sleek glass-walled modern staircase to the basement level.
PARLOR FLOOR
An elegant Victorian stairway with beautifully turned wooden balusters ascends to the grand parlor floor. Step into the former music room anchored by a classic fireplace, and striking Art Deco stained- glass panels. Wrought-iron glass doors flanked by columns open into the eat-in kitchen and dining room. Outfitted with Travertine floors and countertops, custom cabinetry, a Bosch dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator and vented Viking Range, the kitchen is bathed in natural light from striking and slanted architectural windows that frame a spacious wooden banquette. Across the stairwell, a traditional library offers a quiet retreat complete with its own fireplace, picture frame moldings, and serene Northern views over the leafy street below. A large powder room is conveniently situated between both spaces.
THIRD FLOOR
The enormous Primary bedroom centered by a fireplace occupies the Third Floor and features extensive closets with steps leading out to an expansive enclosed deck. Bordered by modern glass walls and a glass floor this outdoor oasis offers multiple areas for seating and entertaining overlooking charming neighboring townhouses. The primary en-suite bath showcases rare 19th century cut Italian tiles, a deep soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. There is access to an equally large secondary bedroom. What
FOURTH FLOOR
The fourth floor is an artistic showcase featuring custom archways and a vibrantly tiled kitchen installation by the prominent Miami ceramicist and mosaic master Carlos Alves in the front bedroom. ceramicist and Mosaic master. Across the hall an expansive rear bedroom features massive windows , a fireplace and elegant tromp l'oiel painted panels and ceiling with a whimsical ensuite bath also designed by Carlos Alves.
FIFTH FLOOR
The versatile top floor configuration has a voluminous main bedroom alongside two additional bedrooms with full baths. This flexible layout is perfectly suited for use as private staff quarters, a quiet home office suite, or dedicated guest wing.
BASEMENT
The fully finished basement provides a relaxed lounge area, copious storage space, a dedicated laundry room and mechanical systems as well as a secondary entrance to the house.

Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Central air
- 6 fireplaces
- Dishwasher
- High ceilings
- Storage
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
- Terrace
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.
$74,745 / month
- Principal and interest$65,482
- Property taxes$9,263
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$2,590,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (3.25%)$420,875
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$199,430
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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42 E 64TH Street
Subway
- MQLexington Av/63 StAbout 4 min walk · Accessible
- 456NRWLexington Av/59 StAbout 7 min walk
- NRW5 Av/59 StAbout 7 min walk
- 668 St-Hunter CollegeAbout 7 min walk · Accessible
Parks
- Central ParkAbout 4 min walk
- St. Catherine's ParkAbout 13 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- East Side Elementary School, PS 267About 8 min walk
- Ella Baker SchoolAbout 12 min walk
- P.S. 59 Beekman Hill InternationalAbout 13 min walk
Middle schools
- J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 17 min walk
High schools
- Vanguard High SchoolAbout 12 min walk
- Talent Unlimited High SchoolAbout 12 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Hunter College (CUNY)About 7 min walk
- New York School of Interior DesignAbout 9 min walk
- Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 13 min walk
- Louis V Gerstner Grad SchAbout 16 min walk
Museums
- The Frick CollectionAbout 9 min walk
- Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 14 min walk
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)About 15 min walk
- Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & GardenAbout 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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