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NYC Brownstones & Townhouses for Sale

Browse NYC brownstones and townhouses for sale, including Brooklyn brownstones, Manhattan townhouses, historic row houses, limestone homes, single-family residences, and multi-family properties.​ Buying a townhouse is different from buying an apartment. Beyond the interiors, its important to understand the home’s legal use, physical condition, city records, renovation history, landmark restrictions, carrying costs, and eligible Buyer Advantage opportunities before moving forward.

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Current NYC Brownstones and Townhouses for Sale

Explore active townhouse and brownstone listings across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and nearby NYC neighborhoods.

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4 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

Residential·Upper East Side

4 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

6 Beds · 9 Baths · 19,050 sqft

$68,000,000

●Active
RLS at REBNY
Estimated Buyer Advantage$1,700,000*

Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

4 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

Residential·Upper East Side

4 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

6 Beds · 8 Baths · 19,050 sqft

$68,000,000

●Active
RLS at REBNY
Estimated Buyer Advantage$1,700,000*

Courtesy of Modlin Group LLC

15 East 96th Street, New York, NY 10128

Residential·Upper East Side

15 East 96th Street, New York, NY 10128

8 Beds · 13 Baths · 14,800 sqft

$65,000,000

●Active
RLS at REBNY
Estimated Buyer Advantage$1,625,000*

Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

5 East 63rd Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY 10065

Residential·Lenox Hill

5 East 63rd Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY 10065

8 Beds · 11 Baths · 16,138 sqft

$52,000,000

●Active
RLS at REBNY
Estimated Buyer Advantage$1,300,000*

Courtesy of Serhant

10-12 East 94th Street, New York, NY 10128

Residential·Carnegie Hill

10-12 East 94th Street, New York, NY 10128

5 Beds · 8 Baths · 15,235 sqft

$50,000,000

●Active
RLS at REBNY
Estimated Buyer Advantage$1,250,000*

Courtesy of Modlin Group LLC

10-12 East 94th Street, New York, NY 10128

Residential·Upper East Side

10-12 East 94th Street, New York, NY 10128

5 Beds · 10 Baths · 15,235 sqft

$50,000,000

●Active
RLS at REBNY
Estimated Buyer Advantage$1,250,000*

Courtesy of Compass

18 East 80th Street, New York, NY 10075

Residential·Upper East Side

18 East 80th Street, New York, NY 10075

5 Beds · 8 Baths · 14,125 sqft

$49,995,000

●Active
RLS at REBNY
Estimated Buyer Advantage$1,249,875*

Courtesy of Compass

51 East 80th Street, New York, NY 10075

Residential·Upper East Side

51 East 80th Street, New York, NY 10075

7 Beds · 8 Baths · 10,252 sqft

$45,000,000

●Active
RLS at REBNY
Estimated Buyer Advantage$1,125,000*

Courtesy of Modlin Group LLC

122 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10011

Residential·Greenwich Village

122 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10011

4 Beds · 6 Baths · 7,920 sqft

$45,000,000

●Active
RLS at REBNY
Estimated Buyer Advantage$1,125,000*

Courtesy of Keller Williams NYC

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PRIVATE HOME ADVISORY

Why Townhouse Buying Requires a Different Review

With a townhouse, the building itself is part of the purchase. Beyond interiors and outdoor space, buyers need to understand legal use, ownership responsibilities, city records, exterior condition, mechanical systems, renovation history, landmark restrictions, tenant status, and the full cost picture.

A private review before touring, negotiating, or submitting an offer can help clarify the risks, the leverage, and any eligible Buyer Advantage opportunities available in the transaction.

01

Legal Use

Review the certificate of occupancy, property configuration, tenant status, and any income-producing use before assuming how the home can be occupied or renovated.

02

Building Condition

Evaluate the roof, façade, stoop, cellar, masonry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and core mechanical systems that may become the buyer’s responsibility.

03

Renovation & Records

Understand DOB permits, open applications, violations, landmark restrictions, past alterations, and future approval requirements.

04

Transaction Strategy

Review pricing, inspection findings, closing costs, renovation reserves, negotiation leverage, and eligible Buyer Advantage opportunities before moving forward.

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Licensed NYC Residential Broker

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Buying a Brownstone or Townhouse in NYC?

A townhouse can be a significant milestone, but it should not be treated like a large apartment. With a private home, the building itself is part of the purchase including its legal history, exterior condition, renovation obligations, carrying costs, and future responsibilities.

Before focusing only on finishes, review the legal use, city records, violations, renovation history, income-unit setup, and closing costs.

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Townhouse Due Diligence

What to Review Before Buying a NYC Townhouse

Before making an offer, buyers should review the asset behind the listing photos. Legal use, city records, building condition, renovation history, landmark restrictions, closing costs, and reserves can all affect pricing, timing, negotiation strategy, and the long-term ownership experience.

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  • ✓Certificate of occupancy
  • ✓Letter of No Objection if no CO exists
  • ✓Single-family, two-family, or multi-family setup
  • ✓Legal occupancy / income-unit legality
  • ✓Commercial or mixed-use status

Confirm how the property is legally configured before assuming future use, renovation flexibility, or income-producing potential.

  • ✓DOB permits and open applications
  • ✓DOB violations
  • ✓HPD violations if the property has occupied or income-producing units
  • ✓Past alteration history
  • ✓Open jobs or missing sign-offs

City records can reveal prior work, unresolved issues, or compliance questions that may affect timing, financing, renovation plans, or closing.

  • ✓Roof condition
  • ✓Façade and masonry
  • ✓Stoop and exterior stairs
  • ✓Cellar or basement conditions
  • ✓Boiler, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing

With a townhouse, the buyer is often responsible for the entire structure. Roofs, façades, cellars, and mechanical systems should be reviewed carefully.

  • ✓Landmark or historic district status
  • ✓Window, door, façade, and addition restrictions
  • ✓Excavation or rear-yard work
  • ✓Architect and contractor scope
  • ✓Renovation budget and timeline
  • ✓Exterior changes often require LPC approval
  • ✓Specific materials and historically accurate details may be mandated
  • ✓Interior renovations generally have more flexibility but still require standard DOB permits

Many NYC brownstones and townhouses require extra planning for exterior work, additions, excavation, visible mechanical equipment, and landmark-related approvals.

  • ✓Mansion tax
  • ✓Title insurance
  • ✓Mortgage recording tax if financed
  • ✓Attorney fees
  • ✓Inspection costs
  • ✓Renovation reserve
  • ✓Potential buyer savings at closing
Illustrative Purchase Example
Purchase Price$4,000,000
Mansion Tax (1.5%)$60,000
Estimated Title & Recording Fees$20,000

* Estimates are for illustrative purposes only.

Estimate Buyer Closing Costs

Townhouse buyers should budget beyond the purchase price. Closing costs, inspection follow-up, reserves, and potential buyer savings should be reviewed early.

This checklist is a starting point, not legal, tax, engineering, architectural, or financial advice. Buyers should confirm property-specific issues with the appropriate professionals before making an offer or closing.

BUYER FAQ

NYC Brownstone and Townhouse FAQs

Answers to common questions about legal use, building responsibilities, renovations, landmark rules, closing costs, and eligible Buyer Advantage opportunities.

In NYC, a townhouse is a private multi-level home, often attached to neighboring homes and built on its own lot. A brownstone is a type of townhouse or row house with a brown sandstone façade. Buyers often use the terms together, but "brownstone" describes the exterior material and historic style, while "townhouse" describes the property type.

NYC brownstones and townhouses can be single-family, two-family, multi-family, or mixed-use properties. Before assuming how the home can be used, buyers should review the certificate of occupancy, legal occupancy, existing leases or occupant status, and any income-producing unit setup.

Yes. Buying a townhouse is closer to buying a small building than buying an apartment. Instead of relying on a condo or co-op board for the larger structure, the buyer may be responsible for the roof, façade, cellar, mechanical systems, insurance, city records, violations, and future renovation approvals.

Before making an offer, buyers should review the certificate of occupancy, DOB permits, DOB violations, HPD violations if occupied or income-producing units exist, landmark status, roof condition, façade and masonry, cellar or basement conditions, boiler, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, closing costs, mansion tax, and potential buyer savings at closing.

They can. Many NYC brownstones and townhouses are located in historic districts or have landmark-related restrictions. Exterior work involving windows, doors, stoops, façades, additions, excavation, visible mechanical equipment, or rear-yard changes may require additional review or approvals before work can move forward.

Mansion tax may apply when buying a NYC brownstone or townhouse at or above the applicable residential purchase-price threshold. Buyers should review mansion tax, title insurance, mortgage recording tax if financed, attorney fees, inspection costs, and renovation reserves before closing.

Potential buyer savings may be available when purchasing a NYC brownstone or townhouse, but they are not guaranteed. Actual savings depend on the purchase price, commission structure, lender approval, applicable law, and transaction terms. Buyers should request a property-specific estimate before making assumptions.

PRIVATE BUYER ADVISORY

Considering a Brownstone or Townhouse in New York City?​

View current townhouse opportunities or speak with Régis before you tour, negotiate, or submit an offer. Private buyer-side guidance can help you evaluate legal use, building condition, renovation risk, closing costs, and eligible Buyer Advantage opportunities.​

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