36 E 73RD Street
MLS® #RLS20019533
Listing by Corcoran Group
3
Bedrooms
4.5
Baths
6,730
Sq. Ft.
1910
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: Other
- Fireplace: 3 fireplaces
- Climate Control: Electric
Property Details
Description
36 East 73rd Street New York, NY 10021 is a landmark townhouse that was first built in 1887 and later reconfigured in 1910 with the present neoclassical limestone and brick facade, which includes 5 stories and a basement, as one block away from Central Park.
Elegantly located just off a prime stretch of Madison Avenue on a charming tree-lined block, the building is zoned for both residential and multiple business classes, providing a unique opportunity to redevelop this prime 20" 87" parcel with app. 6,730 ft of interior space and app. 500 ft of exterior, for a total including the lower level of app. 8,070 ft of interiors.
Presently configured with 2 floors noted antique gallery with app 1,340 ft footprint on the ground level and 1st floor, and app (Commercially zoned). 1,340 ft of lower-level space, highlighted by prominent glass vitrines at street level; the building comes with a separate residential entrance that leads to elevator to 3 residential units (5 units total).
A large-sized elevator, designed to transport wide-ranging artworks and furniture, connects every level along with a separate staircase. The 3 upper residential floors currently contain 3 full-floor rental apartments, which can easily be combined into a sprawling triplex with roof deck or converted into other layouts.
Based upon current zoning and entitlements, the building plot comes with a total of 10,500 ft of Air Rights, enabling 1 additional level of interior space (half floor), plus a developable roof terrace.
Adjacent to the premier stretch of high end Madison Avenue boutiques, with convenient access to the Upper East Side's premier cultural and recreational landmarks, the property benefits from robust foot traffic and efficient links to public transportation.
This elegant and adaptable property awaits new owners with a new vision to maximize its potential and underlying value.
For Residential Buyers: Possibility to transform it back to a full residential TH.
For Commercial Buyers: Possibility of building the full lot, as and additional half a floor with a terrace..
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About Lenox Hill
View All Lenox Hill ListingsLenox Hill offers a sophisticated blend of residential tranquility and cosmopolitan convenience. As one of the most coveted sections of the Upper East Side, the neighborhood is defined by its proximity to Central Park, world-class medical institutions, and the high-end boutiques of Madison Avenue. The housing stock here is diverse, ranging from palatial pre-war cooperatives to sleek, modern condominiums that offer sweeping views of the East River and the city skyline.
Lenox Hill Live Market Data
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572
Median Asking Price
$1.43M
Median $/Sqft
$1,432
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
31
Price Reduced
36%
Sold (30 Days)
40
Median Sale Price
$1.63M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 2/23/26, 5:05 PM EST
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Location
36 E 73RD Street, Lenox Hill, New York County
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