--- title: "167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021" description: "167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — Townhouse in Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY. Listing Price $9,800,000. 8 bed, 7 bath, 6,406 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $147,000 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10021/167-east-74th-street-ny-10021" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" status: "Active" --- # 167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 Townhouse in Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY Courtesy of Christies International Real Estate Group LLC ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $9,800,000 - **Beds**: 8 - **Total Baths**: 7 - **Sqft**: 6,406 - **Monthly Taxes**: $8,216 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $1,530 - **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**: $9,800,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$147,000* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $9,653,000 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $147,000 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/4997423b-0b03-407c-984f-881d27dfcc90.jpg) ![167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/e6e0d684-3a59-4c9e-a72f-2d0e7a7f7ad7.jpg) ![167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/f3d78558-82ad-4ac7-99a9-775520cf46ae.jpg) ![167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/4875a326-29ec-489c-bc92-c9d226cb0492.jpg) ![167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/e38631cd-14c8-4f54-9520-c43638e897fc.jpg) ![167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/1b667973-4c55-4fc7-bd9f-5f51b3bec37e.jpg) ![167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/bde1b3b3-475c-4598-8e18-982f61cc0d81.jpg) ![167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/954bd17a-ca62-4449-80fa-1f510988188f.jpg) ![167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/f951dd71-08b7-44a2-bc88-1e205b354aea.jpg) ![167 East 74th Street, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/88055699-3608-4925-80ad-3319b8144823.jpg) ## Property Overview The Barbara Jakobson Townhouse - A 20-Foot-Wide Architectural Gem on the Upper East Side 167 East 74th Street is a remarkable 20-foot-wide, five-story Upper East Side residence encompassing over 6,000 square feet of interior space. Distinguished by dramatic architectural volume, luminous interiors, and a spectacular double-height living room overlooking a private garden, the home offers a rare combination of scale, light, and architectural presence seldom found in Manhattan townhouses. A rare convergence of art, architecture, and family history, the residence was acquired by iconic tastemaker Barbara Jakobson in 1965 and remained her primary home for nearly six decades, evolving into one of New York's most quietly influential private cultural interiors. Originally constructed in 1910 and expanded in 1956 by architect John Kingsland, the house has long attracted creative life. For nearly a decade it was home to legendary filmmaker Elia Kazan, who lived here while directing cinematic classics including East of Eden and Splendor in the Grass. During those years, figures such as James Dean, Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Marlon Brando, and Vivien Leigh were among the notable visitors who passed through its doors. Later, under Jakobson's stewardship, the house continued to serve as an informal salon for the art and literary worlds, welcoming luminaries including Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, Cy Twombly, Philip Roth, and Umberto Eco. On East 74th Street, the home is immediately recognizable by its distinctive red lacquer doors and the beloved bronze squirrel sculptures created by sculptor Jane Canfield-a charming detail that has long earned the property the neighborhood nickname "The Squirrel House." Installed during the ownership of underwater explorer and department-store heir Peter Gimbel, the whimsical figures quickly captured the imagination of generations of neighborhood children. Inside, the house unfolds with a sense of grandeur and architectural theatre. A dramatic entry hall with triple arches and custom wallpaper designed by artist Peter Halley leads to a warm and inviting den with fireplace overlooking the spectacular double-height living room-an unforgettable first impression that is truly a "wow moment". With ceilings rising approximately 19 feet, the living room reveals an extraordinary architectural volume rarely encountered in private homes. Bathed in natural light from a skylight above and framed by soaring brick walls, the room possesses the scale and presence of a private gallery. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the tranquil 350-square-foot garden, creating a striking visual connection between the dramatic interior and outdoor spaces. The room is an art collector's dream and an exceptional setting for entertaining. Guests arrive in unforgettable fashion, descending the graceful curved staircase that sweeps elegantly into the living room, creating a theatrical and memorable entrance. The space effortlessly accommodates large-scale works of art while remaining warm and inviting for gatherings both intimate and grand. Off the living room is a large dining area which leads to the kitchen. Natural light fills the home from both exposures. South-facing rooms are bright and cheerful, capturing sunlight throughout the day, while north-facing rooms enjoy soft, even light with views of treetops and open sky, creating a serene and welcoming atmosphere. Throughout the remainder of the home, ceiling heights remain generous, with approximately 10-foot ceilings on the principal floors and 9.2-foot ceilings on the top level, lending the interiors a sense of openness and classic townhouse proportion across all five stories. In total, the residence offers over eight bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, and multiple possible configurations, allowing future owners to adapt the home to a wide range of lifestyles while preserving its remarkable character. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Single Family Residence - **Beds**: 8 - **Total Baths**: 7 - **Rooms**: 17 - **Sqft**: 6,406 sqft - **Stories**: 1 - **Year Built**: 1910 - **Price per Sqft**: $1,530 - **Monthly Taxes**: $8,216 / mo - **Listed On**: Apr 1, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 164 Days ### Residence Features - Wall Unit(s) - Building Other - Washer Hookup - In Unit - Garden - Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft - High Ceilings - Smoke Free - Storage - Walk-In Closet(s) - Washer Dryer Allowed ## Sales Evidence ### Recent closed sales 167 East 74th Street has one recorded sale since September 2021, the most recent for $1,555,000 in October 2021. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 15A (Apartment) | 2 | 1,400 | $1,555,000 | $1,111/ft² | October 27, 2021 | City record · MLS | Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below. ### How this price compares The median closed price for comparable house sales in Lenox Hill is $13,900,000, based on 38 sales between October 2021 and August 2026. This home is asking $9,800,000, $4,100,000 below that median. The middle half of those sales closed between $7,537,500 and $20,115,000. - **Median closed price**: $13,900,000 - **Middle half**: $7,537,500 – $20,115,000 - **Based on**: 38 house sales in Lenox Hill - **Period**: October 2021 – August 2026 - **Median $/ft²**: $1,529/ft² Across the 36 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 89% of what it originally asked. 86% 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 Lenox Hill. Apartment sales are excluded from it entirely. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sold vs original ask**: 89% of the original ask - **Closed below ask**: 86% of 36 sales - **Listed → in contract**: 244 days (about 35 weeks) - **In contract → closed**: 47 days (about 7 weeks) Across the 36 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 89% of what it originally asked. 86% of them closed below the original ask. Half of these homes were in contract within 244 days (about 35 weeks) of coming to market, based on the 36 with a recorded listing date. Once a deal was agreed, closing took a further 47 days (about 7 weeks), based on the 36 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 38 house sales in Lenox Hill, October 2021 – August 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 167 East 74TH Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/167-east-74th-street) ## Property Tax History Taxes at 167 East 74th Street were $99,796 in 2026, up 0.8% from 2025. | Year | Tax Assessment | Land | Additions | Billable Value | Property Tax | Tax Rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 (FY 2026/27) | $528,960 | $268,920 | $260,040 | $496,866 | $99,796 | 20.085% (estimated) | | 2025 (FY 2025/26) | $547,380 | $268,920 | $278,460 | $493,141 | $99,047 | 20.085% (estimated) | | 2024 (FY 2024/25) | $560,760 | $268,920 | $291,840 | $465,229 | $93,441 | 20.085% | | 2023 (FY 2023/24) | $600,480 | $268,920 | $331,560 | $438,898 | $88,153 | 20.085% | | 2022 (FY 2022/23) | $636,900 | $268,920 | $367,980 | $414,055 | $84,090 | 20.309% | | 2021 (FY 2021/22) | $684,420 | $268,920 | $415,500 | $414,055 | $82,658 | 19.963% | | 2020 (FY 2020/21) | $779,520 | $268,920 | $510,600 | $410,951 | $86,485 | 21.045% | | 2019 (FY 2019/20) | $904,200 | $268,920 | $635,280 | $387,691 | $82,063 | 21.167% | | 2018 (FY 2018/19) | $365,748 | — | — | $365,748 | $76,511 | 20.919% | | 2017 (FY 2017/18) | $345,046 | — | — | $345,046 | $70,338 | 20.385% | | 2016 (FY 2016/17) | $345,046 | — | — | $345,046 | $68,978 | 19.991% | | 2015 (FY 2015/16) | $342,459 | — | — | $342,459 | $66,964 | 19.554% | | 2014 (FY 2014/15) | $323,076 | — | — | $323,076 | $61,892 | 19.157% | | 2013 (FY 2013/14) | $304,790 | — | — | $304,790 | $58,492 | 19.191% | | 2012 (FY 2012/13) | $287,539 | — | — | $287,539 | $53,393 | 18.569% | | 2011 (FY 2011/12) | $287,539 | — | — | $287,539 | $52,346 | 18.205% | | 2010 (FY 2010/11) | $285,383 | — | — | $285,383 | $49,554 | 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 1014090029. 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 ### 167 East 74th Street 167 East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021 A Townhouse in the neighborhood built in 1910. - **Year Built**: 1910 - **Total Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 1 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/167-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/10021/167-east-74th-street-ny-10021) | 8 | 7 | 6,406 sqft | $1,530 | $9,800,000 | Christies International Real Estate Group LLC | Apr 1, 2026 | 164 days | ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$57,770 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($1,960,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $49,554 - **Property Taxes**: $8,216 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. 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