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title: "126 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021"
description: "126 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — Townhouse in Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY. Listing Price $10,950,000. 5 bed, 5 bath Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $164,250 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission."
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source: "Real Estate Rebate Team"
dateModified: "2026-09-08T15:31:53.791Z"
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# 126 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021

Townhouse in Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY

Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

Last updated: September 8, 2026, 11:31 AM

## At a Glance

- **Listing Price**: $10,950,000
- **Beds**: 5
- **Total Baths**: 5
- **Monthly Taxes**: $8,254 / mo
- **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible

## The Private Brokerage Advantage

As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction.

- **Contract Purchase Price**: $10,950,000
- **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$164,250*
- **Illustrative Net Cost**: $10,785,750

*Illustrative Buyer Savings of $164,250 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.*

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## Property Overview

The renowned designer, Miles Redd, has delivered a timeless Townhouse featured in Elle Décor -a beautiful private home offering a rare balance of architectural pedigree and modern livability. Originally built in 1880 and redesigned in 1924 by William Shire, this four-story Italianate Residence is presented in exquisite condition. 126 East 74th Street is a classic Upper East Side Townhouse ideally positioned on a prime Lenox Hill block between Park and Lexington Avenues, one of Manhattan’s most established and consistently sought-after residential corridors.

The elegant façade is distinguished by decorative columns framing Palladian Windows, creating a timeless and refined street presence. The townhouse is 19ft. in width and spans over 5,800 sq. ft. The refined residence offers exceptional scale and proportion rarely found in this segment of the Upper East Side townhouse market. Rich architectural details throughout include a grand central staircase, beautifully preserved original elements, and thoughtfully layered interiors that balance classic structure with a more relaxed, livable sensibility. Additional highlights include three wood-burning fireplaces, an elevator servicing all floors and the roof, plus a full basement with updated mechanicals, storage, gym potential, and staff accommodations with a full Bath.

Garden Level
The Garden Level has been fully reimagined to support modern, everyday living while maintaining the home’s elegance. At its center is a beautifully renovated Chef’s Kitchen with custom millwork, heated floors, and abundant storage, designed as a true gathering space. The Kitchen includes a warm and inviting built-in Dining Banquette and desk area, creating a natural hub for casual dining, work, and family life.
A separate mudroom with street entrance provides exceptional functionality, offering space for coats, storage, and daily use. An oversized Dining Room with a Wood-Burning Fireplace opens directly to the tranquil, south-facing landscaped Garden, highlighted by two mature Cherry Blossom Trees that bring seasonal beauty and a sense of serenity to the outdoor space, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.

Parlor Level
The dramatic Parlor Level serves as the heart of the home with a 70 foot long Living Room and dramatic 11.5 foot ceilings with arched details, period moldings and extraordinary volume rarely found in Townhouses of this scale. This level offers a grand Living Room with a Wood-Burning Fireplace and a Wet Bar. The dramatic Loggia opens to the Terrace all ideal for elegant entertaining.

Third Floor
The entire Third Floor is dedicated to a luxurious Primary Suite and Library. The inviting Bedroom is complemented by a sun-filled Sitting Room overlooking the Garden, along with a separate Library/Bedroom, creating a private and tranquil retreat. The suite is further enhanced by a beautifully renovated En-Suite marbled Bathroom with double-sinks, shower and a soaking bath.

Fourth Floor
The Top Floor offers three additional well-proportioned Bedrooms and two renovated Baths, providing flexibility for family, guests, or additional workspace. Each room is thoughtfully scaled with excellent natural light and comfortable separation from the primary level below.

A Rare Opportunity
Previously approved plans for a Fifth-Floor extension present a potential opportunity to further expand the home, whether as additional interior living space and/or a private rooftop terrace. Located within the Upper East Side Historic District, 126 East 74th Street benefits from enduring architectural integrity and neighborhood consistency, hallmarks of long-term value and desirability.

Welcome to a turnkey, meticulously maintained Townhouse offering scale, elegance, and flexibility, ideally suited for today’s discerning Upper East Side buyer.

## Property Details

- **Property Type**: Single Family Residence
- **Beds**: 5
- **Total Baths**: 5
- **Rooms**: 11
- **Stories**: 4
- **Year Built**: 1871
- **Monthly Taxes**: $8,254 / mo
- **Listed On**: Sep 8, 2026
- **Days on Market**: 1 Days

### Residence Features

- Common Area
- Laundry Room
- Building Garden
- Garden
- Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Hardwood
- City

## Sales Evidence

### Recent closed sales

126 East 74th Street has one recorded sale since September 2021, the most recent for $10,500,000 in April 2023. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices.

| Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entire property (Single Family Residence) | 4 | 7,437 | $10,500,000 | $1,412/ft² | April 21, 2023 | MLS |

### How this price compares

The median closed price for comparable house sales in Upper East Side is $10,750,000, based on 29 sales between September 2021 and July 2026. This home is asking $10,950,000, $200,000 above that median. The middle half of those sales closed between $6,550,000 and $16,000,000.

- **Median closed price**: $10,750,000
- **Middle half**: $6,550,000 – $16,000,000
- **Based on**: 29 house sales in Upper East Side
- **Period**: September 2021 – July 2026
- **Median $/ft²**: $1,879/ft²

Across the 24 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 89% of what it originally asked. 88% of them closed below the original ask.

A house is not part of a building of comparable apartments, so this benchmark is drawn from house sales across Upper East Side. Apartment sales are excluded from it entirely.

### How these sales were negotiated

- **Sold vs original ask**: 89% of the original ask
- **Closed below ask**: 88% of 24 sales
- **Listed → in contract**: 164 days (about 23 weeks)
- **In contract → closed**: 62 days (about 9 weeks)

Across the 24 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 89% of what it originally asked. 88% of them closed below the original ask.

Half of these homes were in contract within 164 days (about 23 weeks) of coming to market, based on the 28 with a recorded listing date.

Once a deal was agreed, closing took a further 62 days (about 9 weeks), based on the 28 with both dates recorded.

These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure.

Based on 29 house sales in Upper East Side, September 2021 – July 2026. Each figure counts only the sales that recorded the dates it needs, which is why the denominators differ.

Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for.

[See every recorded sale at 126 East 74th Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/126-east-74th-street)

## Property Tax History

Taxes at 126 East 74th Street were $106,276 in 2026, up 6.0% from 2025.

| Year | Tax Assessment | Land | Additions | Billable Value | Property Tax | Tax Rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 (FY 2026/27) | $690,900 | $223,560 | $467,340 | $529,129 | $106,276 | 20.085% (estimated) |
| 2025 (FY 2025/26) | $642,180 | $223,560 | $418,620 | $499,178 | $100,260 | 20.085% (estimated) |
| 2024 (FY 2024/25) | $585,780 | $223,560 | $362,220 | $473,857 | $95,174 | 20.085% |
| 2023 (FY 2023/24) | $629,520 | $223,560 | $405,960 | $449,971 | $90,377 | 20.085% |
| 2022 (FY 2022/23) | $608,820 | $223,560 | $385,260 | $449,971 | $91,385 | 20.309% |
| 2021 (FY 2021/22) | $654,240 | $223,560 | $430,680 | $440,941 | $88,025 | 19.963% |
| 2020 (FY 2020/21) | $745,140 | $223,560 | $521,580 | $415,982 | $87,543 | 21.045% |
| 2019 (FY 2019/20) | $718,560 | $223,560 | $495,000 | $394,881 | $83,584 | 21.167% |
| 2018 (FY 2018/19) | $374,976 | — | — | $374,976 | $78,441 | 20.919% |
| 2017 (FY 2017/18) | $374,976 | — | — | $374,976 | $76,439 | 20.385% |
| 2016 (FY 2016/17) | $367,451 | — | — | $367,451 | $73,457 | 19.991% |
| 2015 (FY 2015/16) | $346,652 | — | — | $346,652 | $67,784 | 19.554% |
| 2014 (FY 2014/15) | $329,068 | — | — | $329,068 | $63,040 | 19.157% |
| 2013 (FY 2013/14) | $312,480 | — | — | $312,480 | $59,968 | 19.191% |
| 2012 (FY 2012/13) | $312,480 | — | — | $312,480 | $58,024 | 18.569% |
| 2011 (FY 2011/12) | $299,608 | — | — | $299,608 | $54,544 | 18.205% |
| 2010 (FY 2010/11) | $258,877 | — | — | $258,877 | $44,951 | 17.364% |

The City has not published the official FY2026/27 and FY2025/26 tax rates yet. We calculated the tax for those years using the prior year’s rate, so treat them as an estimate rather than a figure the City has adopted. Every rate without the Estimated marker is the published one.

Tax Assessment is the assessed value on the City’s roll, and it is the figure other listing sites publish. It is not what the bill is calculated on. New York phases assessment changes in gradually for some tax classes, so the City bills the Billable Value shown beside it, less any exemption the owner holds. It usually trails the assessment, and it can sit above it for a few years after an assessment falls.

Figures are the New York City Department of Finance assessment roll for tax lot 1014080063. Assessed and billable values are determined by the City for tax purposes and are not an appraisal or an estimate of market value. Tax classes and rates are set annually and can change.

[How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology)

## About The Building

### 126 East 74th Street

126 East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021

A Townhouse in the neighborhood built in 1871.

- **Year Built**: 1871
- **Total Units**: 1
- **Floors**: 4

[View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/126-east-74th-street)

### Available Residences — For Sale (1)

| Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [N/A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10021/126-east-74th-street-ny-10021) | 5 | 5 | — | — | $10,950,000 | Sothebys International Realty | Sep 8, 2026 | 1 days |

## Estimated Monthly Payment

**$63,623 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($2,190,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three.

- **Principal & Interest**: $55,369
- **Property Taxes**: $8,254

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender.

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## Related Links

- [126 East 74th Street — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/126-east-74th-street)
- [Upper East Side neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-east-side)
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