17 E 76th Street
MLS® #RLS20065348
Listing by Nest Seekers LLC
6
Bedrooms
6
Baths
9,411
Sq. Ft.
1896
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Outdoor Space: Terrace
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1896)
Property Details
Description
17 East 76th Street sits midway between Fifth and Madison Avenues, half a block from Central Park, on the Upper East Side’s most prized townhouse blocks. 17 East 76th Street is a 5-unit investment property with exceptionally strong annual income and long-term upside, while also presenting potential for conversion to a grand-single family townhouse. The residence retains the proportions and craftsmanship buyers expect- high ceilings, restored oak pocket-door parlors, and six relined wood-burning fireplaces- while operating with modern infrastructure, including a Swiss-engineered Bucher hydraulic elevator serving the garden through fourth floors and significant upgrades to mechanical, life-safety, and building systems. Outdoor space is unusually substantial for this location, totaling over 1,250 square feet across gardens and terraces, including a private rear garden and a Japanese-landscape terrace garden featured in Architectural Digest. Built in 1895–96 as one of a sister row of limestone-and-brick residences, the home is known as the “Piscator House,” associated with the German director Erwin Piscator, co-founder of Epic Theatre alongside Bertolt Brecht. Spanning approximately 9,411 square feet across 51/2 stories and 20 feet of width, the property was comprehensively reimagined in 2007 and refreshed in 2021–24, with a new Certificate of Occupancy issued in January 2023. Landmark limestone fac¸ades, mature trees, and an intact, protected streetscape define this stretch of 76th- quiet, private, and enduring. The Mark and The Carlyle anchor the immediate corridor, while Sotheby’s new headquarters and Gagosian’s expansion nearby reinforce the area’s longstanding position at the center of New York’s cultural and residential landscape.
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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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270
Median Asking Price
$1.80M
Median $/Sqft
$1,589
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
16
Price Reduced
32%
Sold (30 Days)
37
Median Sale Price
$1.38M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 2/16/26, 10:13 AM EST
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Location
17 E 76th Street, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Fifth Avenue/Madison Avenue
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