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title: "15 East 96th Street, New York City, NY 10129"
description: "15 East 96th Street, New York City, NY 10129 — Townhouse in Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, NY. Listing Price $65,000,000. 8 bed, 14 bath, 14,800 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $975,000 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission."
url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10129/15-east-96th-street-ny-10129"
source: "Real Estate Rebate Team"
dateModified: "2026-09-14T22:45:37.849Z"
status: "Active"
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# 15 East 96th Street, New York City, NY 10129

Townhouse in Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, NY

Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

Last updated: September 14, 2026, 6:45 PM

## At a Glance

- **Listing Price**: $65,000,000
- **Beds**: 8
- **Total Baths**: 14
- **Sqft**: 14,800
- **Monthly Taxes**: $6,699 / mo
- **Price per Sqft**: $4,392
- **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**: $65,000,000
- **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$975,000*
- **Illustrative Net Cost**: $64,025,000

*Illustrative Buyer Savings of $975,000 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.*

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## Property Overview

Gilded Age Mansion with Large Garage
A rare Gilded Age limestone mansion at 15 East 96th Street, built in 1915 for Lucy Drexel Dahlgren by architect Ogden Codman Jr., later refined by Pierre Cartier. Meticulously upgraded in 2004 by David Easton, Andre Tchelistcheff Architects, and Xhema Construction, the residence blends museum-quality craftsmanship with modern infrastructure.
Built in the Neo–French Classic style, the mansion reflects early 20th-century opulence. This 37'.6"-wide x 101'-foot-deep Beaux Arts limestone townhouse rises five stories in front and six in the rear, offering 18,570 sq ft gross, 14,800 sq ft above grade, plus 3237 sq ft of outdoor space. The home has an interior elevator from the lower level to the fifth and 11 fireplaces with marble mantles.
A secure gated entry leads to a heated cobblestone driveway and a double-height turntable lift garage. Additional air rights are available; the purchaser and their professionals should independently verify all information.

First Floor: A private limestone entry opens to a grand stair hall with 11'8" ceilings, marble floors, carved staircase, elevator, and powder room. The south-facing reception room features oak boiserie, fireplace, and French doors. An octagonal paneled salon faces south, north, and west: rear entrance, dumbwaiter, and back-stair support for entertaining.

Parlor Floor: A sweeping marble stair rises to a landing beneath 15'6" ceilings. The 35' x 20.5' living room offers three French window doors, Versailles floors, and a marble fireplace. A hidden door reveals a curved marble stair to level five and a powder room. The octagonal dining room includes terrazzo floors and carved Italian marble fountains. A professional pantry and chef's kitchen (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Gaggenau, Miele) complete the floor. A rear apartment above the kitchen provides two bedrooms, a living area, a kitchenette, and a bath.

Third Floor: The primary suite spans the south side with paneled walls, French windows, a fireplace, and antique mirrors. Two marble bathrooms offer steam showers, a Jacuzzi, closets, and dressing rooms—a northwest media room with three-sided windows and a fireplace anchors the floor, along with a guest suite.

Fourth Floor: A secondary primary suite includes two fireplaces, two marble baths, a sitting room, and closets beneath arched ceilings. A Louis XIV–style library faces west. A kitchenette and additional bedroom suite complete this level.

Fifth Floor: A 35' x 16' planted terrace with pergola and fireplace enjoys southern views. An octagonal solarium with a skylight and a fireplace opens onto the terrace. A serving kitchen and large en-suite bedroom complete the floor.
Sixth Floor

A bedroom, tiled bath, and west-facing terrace crown the home.
Lower Level: With 11'4" ceilings, the basement includes storage, cedar closets, laundry, wine storage, mechanical rooms, security suite, and space ideal for a gym, spa, pool, or media room. There is access to the lower level of the garage. Rear stairs, two front stairs, and an elevator connect the home.
A once-in-a-lifetime offering: an intact Gilded Age limestone mansion with exceptional privacy, security, and a rare, oversized double-height garage.

Lot Size: 37.6 x 101 sq ft; Interior Sq Ft: 14,800; Exterior Area: 3237 sq ft; Basement Area: 3,770 sq ft; Total Gross Interior: 18,570 sq ft—historic, Landmarked Mansion with a two-story garage, limestone portico, and heated cobblestone driveway.

## Property Details

- **Property Type**: Single Family Residence
- **Beds**: 8
- **Total Baths**: 14
- **Rooms**: 22
- **Sqft**: 14,800 sqft
- **Stories**: 6
- **Year Built**: 1915
- **Price per Sqft**: $4,392
- **Monthly Taxes**: $6,699 / mo
- **Listed On**: Sep 14, 2026
- **Days on Market**: 1 Days

### Residence Features

- Central Air
- Zoned
- Baseboard
- Central
- Electric
- In Unit
- Attached Carport
- Additional Parking
- Attached
- Basement
- Covered
- Direct Access
- Driveway
- Underground
- Electric Gate
- Garage
- Gated
- Heated Garage
- Lighted
- Off Street
- Oversized
- Private
- Garage Faces Rear
- Secured
- Storage
- Building Lighting
- Building Storage
- Building Covered Courtyard
- Building Courtyard
- Balcony
- Building Roof Deck
- Building Rain Gutters
- Courtyard
- Private Entrance
- Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- Uncovered Courtyard
- Breakfast Bar
- Bookcases
- Bidet
- Built-in Features
- Cedar Closet(s)
- Crown Molding
- Den
- Double Vanity
- Dumbwaiter
- Entrance Foyer
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Elevator
- Galley Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- His and Hers Closets
- High Speed Internet
- In-Law Floorplan
- Kitchen Island
- Kitchen Window
- Pantry
- Stone Counters
- Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Marble
- Stone
- Terrazzo
- Tile
- Wood
- Concrete
- Partially Finished
- Storage Space
- Closed Circuit Camera(s)
- Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Fire Alarm
- Firewall(s)
- Fire Sprinkler System
- City
- Park/Greenbelt

### Building Amenities

- Attached Carport
- Additional Parking
- Attached
- Basement
- Covered
- Direct Access
- Driveway
- Underground
- Electric Gate
- Garage
- Gated
- Heated Garage
- Lighted
- Off Street
- Oversized
- Private
- Garage Faces Rear
- Secured
- Storage

## Sales Evidence

### How this price compares

The median closed price for comparable house sales in Carnegie Hill is $7,662,500, based on 8 sales between January 2022 and March 2026. This home is asking $65,000,000, $57,337,500 above that median. The middle half of those sales closed between $6,025,000 and $9,562,500.

- **Median closed price**: $7,662,500
- **Middle half**: $6,025,000 – $9,562,500
- **Based on**: 8 house sales in Carnegie Hill
- **Period**: January 2022 – March 2026
- **Median $/ft²**: $1,236/ft²

Across the 8 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 96% of what it originally asked. 75% 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 Carnegie Hill. Apartment sales are excluded from it entirely.

### How these sales were negotiated

- **Sold vs original ask**: 96% of the original ask
- **Closed below ask**: 75% of 8 sales
- **Listed → in contract**: 106 days (about 15 weeks)
- **In contract → closed**: 62 days (about 9 weeks)

Across the 8 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 96% of what it originally asked. 75% of them closed below the original ask.

Half of these homes were in contract within 106 days (about 15 weeks) of coming to market, based on the 6 with a recorded listing date.

Once a deal was agreed, closing took a further 62 days (about 9 weeks), based on the 6 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 8 house sales in Carnegie Hill, January 2022 – March 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 Lucy D. Dahlgren House](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/lucy-d-dahlgren-house)

## About The Building

### Lucy D. Dahlgren House

15 East 96th Street, New York, NY 10129

A Townhouse in the neighborhood built in 1915.

- **Year Built**: 1915
- **Total Units**: 1
- **Floors**: 6

[View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/lucy-d-dahlgren-house)

### 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/10129/15-east-96th-street-ny-10129) | 8 | 12 | 14,800 sqft | $4,392 | $65,000,000 | Sothebys International Realty | Sep 14, 2026 | 1 days |

## Estimated Monthly Payment

**$335,374 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($13,000,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three.

- **Principal & Interest**: $328,675
- **Property Taxes**: $6,699

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

## Carnegie Hill

Overview of Carnegie Hill

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## Related Links

- [Lucy D. Dahlgren House — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/lucy-d-dahlgren-house)
- [Carnegie Hill neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/carnegie-hill)
- [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator)
- [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact)

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