$68,000,000
6 Beds
9 Baths
19,050 sqft
4 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075
Est. Mortgage $394,562/mo*
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Townhouse
Built in 1910
$3,570/sqft
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About this House
Commissioned by James E. Nichols in 1898, 4 East 79th Street is an important and architecturally magnificent limestone mansion. A key component in the initial development of railroad industrialist Henry H. Cook’s prescient acquisition of the block between East 78th and 79th Streets and Fifth and Madison Avenues, the house features superb design by original architect, C.P.H. Gilbert, known for his opulent, chateau-inspired Francois Ier style. Completely rebuilt and now beautifully brought to today’s top standard, the house maintains its architectural and historical integrity. Architectural and design professionals, including Peter Pennoyer, Theodore Prudon, and John McCall used original detail and research to inspire and guide the total rebuilding of this house. Most recently, the house has been updated to include all new systems (2025) including security, temperature/humidity, audio, lighting, and AV, as well as a new kitchen, bathrooms, and other changes. This remarkable single-family residence is visually resplendent and exceptional.
Ideally situated on the Upper East Side, the 35-foot wide mansion offers more than 19,000 square feet of interior living space, including significant and impressive reception rooms, more casual living space six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and four powder rooms. Significantly, the property includes a 15’ x 105’ swathe of land that borders the western edge of the residence, allowing for the fortunate feature of large west-facing windows. As such, the building has exposures on three sides and benefits from exceptional light as well as delightful Central Park views. From the residence, it is moments to Central Park, the galleries and boutiques of Madison Avenue, and the treasures in Fifth Avenue’s glorious museums.
Throughout, soaring high ceilings – up to over 13 feet - and extremely impressively-scaled rooms are complemented by extraordinary detail, such as solid mahogany doors and windows, hand-selected marble paneling and floors, rare English brown oak paneling, parquet de Versailles and herringbone white oak floors, numerous wood-burning fireplaces, and carved plaster crown moldings. Sublime proportions and exquisite detail abound. With an eye to the legacy of the design, only the very top-quality methods and materials have been selected. A passenger elevator services all floors, and a service elevator additionally supports all but the top three levels. Other thoughtful details, such as very ample storage and support areas, including a separate catering kitchen, ensure that the house lives and runs in an ideal way.
Imparting a grandness rarely seen today for everyday comfort and impressive entertainment, this superb house is ideal. Now completely updated to a 2026 standard, this spectacular house is peerless in today’s market and is captivating and compelling in every possible way.
Ideally situated on the Upper East Side, the 35-foot wide mansion offers more than 19,000 square feet of interior living space, including significant and impressive reception rooms, more casual living space six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and four powder rooms. Significantly, the property includes a 15’ x 105’ swathe of land that borders the western edge of the residence, allowing for the fortunate feature of large west-facing windows. As such, the building has exposures on three sides and benefits from exceptional light as well as delightful Central Park views. From the residence, it is moments to Central Park, the galleries and boutiques of Madison Avenue, and the treasures in Fifth Avenue’s glorious museums.
Throughout, soaring high ceilings – up to over 13 feet - and extremely impressively-scaled rooms are complemented by extraordinary detail, such as solid mahogany doors and windows, hand-selected marble paneling and floors, rare English brown oak paneling, parquet de Versailles and herringbone white oak floors, numerous wood-burning fireplaces, and carved plaster crown moldings. Sublime proportions and exquisite detail abound. With an eye to the legacy of the design, only the very top-quality methods and materials have been selected. A passenger elevator services all floors, and a service elevator additionally supports all but the top three levels. Other thoughtful details, such as very ample storage and support areas, including a separate catering kitchen, ensure that the house lives and runs in an ideal way.
Imparting a grandness rarely seen today for everyday comfort and impressive entertainment, this superb house is ideal. Now completely updated to a 2026 standard, this spectacular house is peerless in today’s market and is captivating and compelling in every possible way.
Contact this Building
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing by: Sotheby's International Realty, (212) 606-7611
Serena Boardman
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1801591
Home Details for 4 E 79th St
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MLS Status: Active |
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 22 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 11Number of Bathrooms (full): 7Number of Bathrooms (half): 4 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 19050 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/DryerDishwasherLaundry: Inside |
Heating & Cooling Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air |
Fireplace & Spa Has a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
View Has a ViewView: City, Park/Greenbelt, Skyline |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Other, TerraceExterior: Garden, TerraceGarden |
Parking & Garage No Garage |
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Days on Market: 180+ |
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Year Built Year Built: 1910 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse |
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Price List Price: $68,000,000Price Per Sqft: $3,570 |
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Direction & Address City: ManhattanCommunity: Lenox Hill |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: S1801591 |
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Building Area Building Area: 19050 Square Feet |
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Has an HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee |
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Special Conditions: Resale |
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Mls Number: S1801591Listing Url |
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HOA Amenities: Laundry,Roof Deck,Fitness Center,Elevator(s)STREETEASY Property ID: 24189642STREETEASY Building ID: 24732 |
Around this home
Neighborhood Overview
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.
What Locals Say about Upper East Side
At least 1480 Trulia users voted on each feature.
94 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
93 % Say there are sidewalks
93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
92 % Say it's dog friendly
87 % Say streets are well-lit
84 % Say people would walk alone at night
61 % Say kids play outside
61 % Say there's holiday spirit
57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
42 % Say it's quiet
30 % Say parking is easy
24 % Say there are community events
18 % Say yards are well-kept
16 % Say car is needed
15 % Say there's wildlife
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Market trends in Upper East Side
Last updated July 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.32M
$88.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
Price per sq ft
$1.31K
$13MoM
Available listings
1016
161MoM
Home Value
Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.
Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.06 | Townhouse | $38,000,000 | 11/28/25 | 9 | 9.5 | 20,000 | |
0.12 | Townhouse | $13,700,000 | 12/10/25 | 6 | 7 | 5,591 | |
0.78 | Townhouse | $18,000,000 | 07/24/26 | 6 | 7 | 7,000 | |
0.69 | Townhouse | $6,550,000 | 03/25/26 | 5 | 6.5 | 5,694 | |
0.74 | Townhouse | $10,700,000 | 02/17/26 | 5 | 5 | 6,000 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.04 | $14,800,000 | 4 | 6.5 | - | Recently Sold | |
0.04 | $5,650,000 | 3 | 4.5 | - | For Sale | |
0.03 | $10,648,200 | 4 | 5.5 | 4,000 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $2,250,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,300 | For Sale | |
0.06 | $38,000,000 | 9 | 9.5 | 20,000 | Recently Sold | |
0.06 | $16,483,300 | Studio | - | 3,280 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $16,857,100 | 4 | 5 | 3,500 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $27,950,000 | 3 | 3.5 | - | For Sale | |
0.05 | $6,965,000 | 2 | 4 | 2,660 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $3,100,000 | 3 | 4 | - | Recently Sold | |
0.06 | $690,000 | 1 | 1 | - | Recently Sold | |
0.06 | $4,298,200 | 4 | 3.5 | - | Off Market |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Dec 12, 2025 Source: StreetEasy #S1801591 | Listed For Sale | $68,000,000 |
Sep 6, 2024 Source: StreetEasy #S1675240 | Sold | $56,000,000 |
Nov 10, 2023 Source: StreetEasy | ListingRemoved | |
Aug 9, 2023 Source: StreetEasy | Listed For Sale | $65,000,000 |
Feb 8, 1999 Source: N/A | Sold | $11,500,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $224,426 | $31,843,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Frequently asked questions about 4 E 79th St
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 4 E 79th St?Based on a $68,000,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 4 E 79th St in New York, NY is approximately $403,912 (about $352,837 principal & interest, $51,000 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 4 E 79th St compare to homes in New York?4 E 79th St in New York, NY is listed at $68,000,000, about 5053% above the $1.32M median sale price in New York.
- What do residents say about the Upper East Side neighborhood?Residents describe the Upper East Side neighborhood in New York, NY as walkable to grocery stores, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Upper East Side, New York.
- What are the closest schools to 4 E 79th St?The closest schools to 4 E 79th St in New York, NY are Eleanor Roosevelt High School (rated 9/10), Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner (Middle, rated 8/10), Ps 6 Lillie D Blake (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 10/10).
- Does 4 E 79th St have air conditioning?Yes, 4 E 79th St in New York, NY has air conditioning.
- Does 4 E 79th St have laundry facilities?Yes, 4 E 79th St in New York, NY has laundry facilities.
4 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075 is a 6 bedroom, 11 bathroom, 19,050 sqft townhouse built in 1910. 4 E 79th St is located in Upper East Side, New York. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Nov 24, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1801591.