121 E 65th St
New York, NY 10065
Upper East Side
7 Beds
9 Baths
9,365 sqft
7 Beds
9 Baths
9,365 sqft
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Description
At 40 feet in width and with truly gracious proportions throughout, 121 East 65th Street is a four-story red brick and limestone mansion and a superb example of Neo Federal architecture. Prominently positioned on a lovely and tree-lined block in the Upper East Side’s Historic District, the residence has the good fortune of being situated amidst a number of architecturally noteworthy neighboring houses and is blessed with a magnificent and very ample garden. Designed by William Welles Bosworth and E. E. Piderson in 1924 for Colonel William Barclay Parsons, a prominent engineer, the house has been extensively conserved and restored by Joseph Pell Lombardi Architects and renovated most recently by Keith Irvine of Irvine and Fleming.
An architecturally wonderful and immensely charming house, its sublimely grand scale belies a welcoming interior that is extremely well suited to major entertaining as well as a cozy and modern lifestyle. The generous proportions of the house are imminently livable, yet the architectural grandeur of the residence remains very much intact. Throughout, very tall ceilings and elegant architectural detail complement the scale of every room.
The Entry Floor boasts an impressive Gallery anchored by a broad and graciously ascending staircase. Nearby, there is a Guest Sitting Room as well as two guest Powder Rooms. Beyond, and overlooking the spectacular courtyard garden, is a wonderful wood-paneled Sitting Room with a wood-burning fireplace, and the adjacent, perfectly-appointed Chef’s Kitchen. The Kitchen is supported by a Pantry, Staff Office, Powder Room, and very ample closets. The Garden, magnificent at 40’ x 36, is a true retreat, with trellised walls, a large fountain feature, and beautiful trees and plantings.
Above, the parlor level, with ceilings soaring to well over 12 feet, is comprised of a series of most impressive entertainment rooms: the Living Room and mahogany-paneled Library, both with magnificent scale, southern outlooks, and wood-burning fireplaces; and the stately Dining Room, with a gas fireplace and a large bay window overlooking the beautiful Garden below. Completing this level’s layout, there are a cozy wood-paneled Den with a wood-burning fireplace, a well-equipped Service Pantry, and a Powder Room.
The bedroom levels above are private and serene. The Third Floor includes a huge south-facing Primary Bedroom Suite comprised of a generously-sized square Bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace, two fitted Dressing Rooms, and two bathrooms, one of which has a gas fireplace. There are two additional beautiful Bedrooms overlooking the garden on this floor, each of which has its own ensuite bath and ample closets. On the Fourth Floor. there are six nicely-sized Bedrooms, a Kitchenette, and three baths, as well as very many closets.
Access to the roof is via a staircase and the possibilities for a fabulous rooftop terrace are endless. The finished and full basement includes wine storage, a laundry room, mechanicals, and very plentiful storage.
Throughout, elements such as the elegantly curving staircase, the black and white marble entry floor, and the many period moldings lend the house a quiet dignity. Additional noteworthy features in this 9,365 square foot home include soaring ceiling heights, several woodburning and gas fireplaces, the divine courtyard garden, and a large state-of-the-art elevator that runs to all levels.
This magnificent and very elegant residence affords a marvelous opportunity for the most discerning buyer to acquire a truly expansive home of extraordinary luxury and historic designation nestled in the heart of the Upper East Side.
An architecturally wonderful and immensely charming house, its sublimely grand scale belies a welcoming interior that is extremely well suited to major entertaining as well as a cozy and modern lifestyle. The generous proportions of the house are imminently livable, yet the architectural grandeur of the residence remains very much intact. Throughout, very tall ceilings and elegant architectural detail complement the scale of every room.
The Entry Floor boasts an impressive Gallery anchored by a broad and graciously ascending staircase. Nearby, there is a Guest Sitting Room as well as two guest Powder Rooms. Beyond, and overlooking the spectacular courtyard garden, is a wonderful wood-paneled Sitting Room with a wood-burning fireplace, and the adjacent, perfectly-appointed Chef’s Kitchen. The Kitchen is supported by a Pantry, Staff Office, Powder Room, and very ample closets. The Garden, magnificent at 40’ x 36, is a true retreat, with trellised walls, a large fountain feature, and beautiful trees and plantings.
Above, the parlor level, with ceilings soaring to well over 12 feet, is comprised of a series of most impressive entertainment rooms: the Living Room and mahogany-paneled Library, both with magnificent scale, southern outlooks, and wood-burning fireplaces; and the stately Dining Room, with a gas fireplace and a large bay window overlooking the beautiful Garden below. Completing this level’s layout, there are a cozy wood-paneled Den with a wood-burning fireplace, a well-equipped Service Pantry, and a Powder Room.
The bedroom levels above are private and serene. The Third Floor includes a huge south-facing Primary Bedroom Suite comprised of a generously-sized square Bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace, two fitted Dressing Rooms, and two bathrooms, one of which has a gas fireplace. There are two additional beautiful Bedrooms overlooking the garden on this floor, each of which has its own ensuite bath and ample closets. On the Fourth Floor. there are six nicely-sized Bedrooms, a Kitchenette, and three baths, as well as very many closets.
Access to the roof is via a staircase and the possibilities for a fabulous rooftop terrace are endless. The finished and full basement includes wine storage, a laundry room, mechanicals, and very plentiful storage.
Throughout, elements such as the elegantly curving staircase, the black and white marble entry floor, and the many period moldings lend the house a quiet dignity. Additional noteworthy features in this 9,365 square foot home include soaring ceiling heights, several woodburning and gas fireplaces, the divine courtyard garden, and a large state-of-the-art elevator that runs to all levels.
This magnificent and very elegant residence affords a marvelous opportunity for the most discerning buyer to acquire a truly expansive home of extraordinary luxury and historic designation nestled in the heart of the Upper East Side.
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Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
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HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$3,631
Listed
180+ days ago
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing by: Sotheby's International Realty, (212) 606-7611
Serena Boardman
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1798612
Home Details for 121 E 65th St
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MLS Status: Active |
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 22 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms: 11Number of Bathrooms (full): 7Number of Bathrooms (half): 4 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 9365 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/DryerDishwasher |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
View Has a ViewView: City, Skyline |
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Days on Market: 180+ |
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Year Built Year Built: 1910 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
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Price List Price: $34,000,000Price Per Sqft: $3,631 |
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Direction & Address City: ManhattanCommunity: Lenox Hill |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: S1798612 |
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Building Area Building Area: 9365 Square Feet |
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HOA Fee: No HOA Fee |
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Special Conditions: Resale |
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Mls Number: S1798612Listing Url |
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STREETEASY Property ID: 73403STREETEASY Building ID: 25039 |
Market trends in Upper East Side
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.27M
$25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.34K
$13MoM
Available listings
1208
5MoM
Price History for 121 E 65th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 11/03/2025 | $34,000,000 | Listed For Sale | StreetEasy #S1798612 |
| 06/30/2025 | $37,000,000 | ListingRemoved | StreetEasy #S1762291 |
| 03/28/2025 | $37,000,000 | Listed For Sale | StreetEasy #S1762291 |
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Comparable Sales for 121 E 65th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.21 | Single-Family Home | $9,900,000 | 01/16/26 | 7 | 6 | 8,000 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $21,000,000 | 09/09/25 | 5 | 8 | 8,700 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $11,075,000 | 03/31/26 | 5 | 6.5 | 7,200 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $8,000,000 | 07/17/25 | 6 | 5 | 5,000 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $36,000,000 | 10/24/25 | 7 | 12.5 | 13,017 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $28,000,000 | 11/14/25 | 7 | 10.5 | 13,000 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $16,675,000 | 03/19/26 | 5 | 6 | 7,591 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $55,000,000 | 02/26/26 | 6 | 11 | 14,825 | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $12,112,500 | 09/11/25 | 6 | 7 | 7,100 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 121 E 65th St.
- Vanguard High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 395 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI just read my past review of this school from July 2015. To be honest after everything I have heard about the school now I came to the conclusion that students and some parents are placing the blame on the teachers because they do not want to admit to themselves their child is 90% of the problem. Yes, some (and when I say some I am only referring to maybe 2 or 3) teachers may need to stop lowering their level to the students when it comes to confrontation with students, but this school can still be a top school. Do not be deterred from sending your child here because of a few bad seeds who prefer to cut class and bad talk the teachers. What the school needs to do is do what they were doing when my daughters attended here and that is to start weeding out the bad seeds. I did realize when my second daughter started to attend here there were so many students from Harlem here and guess where those students are now because they didn’t do what they were suppose to do when they attended here? Half of the females my daughter was friends with are now mothers at the ages 21. Half of the guys are with low paying jobs, still living with their mothers, or are in jail! So what we should blame the teachers for that too? My now 23 year old daughter graduated from this high school a half of a year early and has learned a lot. I mean she had a rough last year here because of her attitude and 1 teacher she just could not get along with, but other then that I’d say her time at the school was a success. She is in a high paying career making more than 3 times the NYC 15 dollar minimum wage. My other daughter left in grade 11 because we moved and she was hanging with the wrong (Harlem) kids. Don’t get me wrong, I am not suggesting people from Harlem are the cause of this school going down a bit, but the majority of the Harlem students that came into this school the year my second daughter started to attend were no bueno. My second daughter is now 21. She graduated a semester early from college. She still needs a little guidance here and there, but she can financially support herself. With that said I still like the school. Right now my son is in a school that is rated 7/10, but if I ever had to move back to NYC I would consider putting him in this school.Parent Review3y ago - Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
- 6-8
- Public
- 949 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis school is absolutely horrible there are fights everyday and no one gets suspended but people get suspended for skipping afterschool that is optional and teachers don’t care about the students, the education sucks the environment sucks and there is so much harassment and bullying and the dean doesn’t do anything to prevent it honestly the worst decision of my life putting this school on my list. Also if your new there gonna try to make it all fun but once you reach 7th grade its hell.Student Review2mo ago - East Side Elementary School, PS 267
- K-5
- Public
- 353 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy child has since graduated, and I have only positive reviews on this school.Parent Review6mo ago 
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121 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065 is a 7 bedroom, 11 bathroom, 9,365 sqft single-family home built in 1910. 121 E 65th St is located in Upper East Side, New York. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Nov 3, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1798612.