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SOLD FOR $8,000,000

· Closed July 11, 2025

37 E 83rd Street
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Closed For Sale Multi Family

$8,000,000

$423 per sq ft

37 E 83rd Street

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10969952

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

20

Bedrooms

10

Baths

18,900

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 20
Bathrooms 10
Living Area 18,900 sq ft
Year Built 1920
Ownership None
Property Taxes $94,116/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 1 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Style: WalkUp architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Ownership None
Total Rooms 15
Baths 10 Full
Floor 1 of 5
Pets Yes, CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1920
Living Area 18,900 sq ft
Architectural Style WalkUp
Structure Type Townhouse
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 1495-0023
Block/Lot 01495/0000

Description

**CITY OF YES REZONING ALLOWS FOR FULL USE OF AIR RIGHTS*** Presenting a rare redevelopment opportunity at 37 East 83rd Street, a property with infinite potential, located on a picturesque tree-lined block just off Madison Avenue. This 5-story townhouse offers extraordinary opportunity for visionary buyers looking to capitalize on its vast air rights and flexible zoning. Interested buyers can request a comprehensive redevelopment package, expertly prepared by Legeard Studio. This package includes: a detailed zoning analysis, feasibility study that outlines potential redevelopment options, execution-ready illustrative redevelopment budget & timeline, and renderings to help envision the true potential of this asset. This property stands out as unique in the Upper East Side market, ideal for developers, investors and end-users seeking to maximize its potential. The non-landmarked status and significant air rights make it a prime candidate for redevelopment, whether the goal is to create monumental single family townhouse, rental building, condo development, mixed-use development, school, office, cultural institution, embassy or for a range of other uses. Property Highlights: Location: In the heart of the Upper East Side, one block from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and surrounded by the best of Madison Avenue. Lot Size: The property boasts an expansive footprint that is 18’ wide and 102’ deep. It is currently built with approximately 5,760 square feet of interior living space. Redevelopment Potential: With an additional 12,630 square feet of unused air rights, the total buildable space reaches up to approximately 18,390 square feet. The flexible mixed-use zoning allows for a wide array of possibilities. Current Configuration: Currently configured as seven free-market residential units, including three one-bedroom apartments, one three-bedroom, one two-bedroom, and two studios. Non-Landmarked: The property is non-landmarked, and in a multiple zoning district, providing even greater flexibility for redevelopment. Delivery: The building can be delivered with the existing tenants or vacant. Property tours and redevelopment consultations are available by appointment. Please note all renderings are for illustrative purposes only and show the property as a multi-family and single family redevelopment, but other use cases are also permissible.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common On Floor Common Area

Building Information

Total Units 9
Stories 5
Structure Townhouse
Style WalkUp

Financial Details

RE Taxes $94,116/yr ($7,843/mo)
Original Price $8,395,000
Sale Price $8,000,000
Previous Price $6,950,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

328

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,525

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

32

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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37 E 83rd Street, Upper East Side, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS10969952
First Listed: 6/14/2024
On Market: 6/14/2024
Price Changed: 7/21/2025
Closed: 7/11/2025
Contract Date: 6/13/2024

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Jason S Haber

Listing Contact: (212) 203-9561

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