164 East 70th Street

August 5, 2026 by Georges Benoliel

Renovated and move-in ready, this 20 wide, five bedroom, six story (plus finished basement) brownstone is impressively spacious and chic. There are four outdoor spaces, including a sunny, south-facing landscaped and irrigated garden, terrace off the living room, Juliette balcony off the primary bathroom and rooftop space. Crowning this special home is a sun-flooded basketball/sports court and putting green to practice your short game.

The light throughout is exquisite, highlighted by the rear facades double height glass casement windows. Numerous original details have been lovingly retained and restored, among them six wood-burning fireplaces, timeless plaster moldings and handsome oak paneling. An elevator links all seven levelsincluding the finished basement. Lofty ceilings and plentiful windows create an ambience of airiness and light. All six full baths have been stylishly renovated as have the two powder rooms. Nine zone CAC.

Garden Level:
-En suite guest bedroom
-South-facing sun-flooded family room with double-height ceiling, radiant-heated floors & wet bar opens to the 32-long landscaped, irrigated garden & patio where surrounding walls and fencing create privacy
-Powder room

Parlor Floor:
-Front stoop
-Grand entry gallery with WBF
-Eat-in kitchen with restored oak paneling, WBF, Sub-Zero, Wolf & Bosch appliances
-Kitchen overlooks two story wall of stunning casement windows
-Dramatic, sweeping staircase
-Powder room
-117 coffered ceilings

Third Floor:
-Sunny, south-facing living room with wet bar & WBF
-Trio of french doors open to terrace overlooking the garden
-En suite bedroom/library with WBF & views to gorgeous East 70th Street
-109ceilings

Fourth Floor:
-Primary suite has extensive custom cabinetry, dressing room, WBF
-Primary bathroom has radiant-heated floors, soaking tub, walk-in shower, double sinks and Juliet balcony overlooking the garden
-103 ceilings

Fifth Floor:
-Two large bedroom suites
-Extensive storage/closet space
-Hall bathroom
-10 ceilings

Sixth Floor:
-Basketball/Sports Court
-Putting Green
-Full bathroom
-Serviced by elevator
-155 ceilings

Basement:
-LG washer & vented dryer
-Full bathroom
-Wine Cellar
-Work out area
-Workshop
-Cedar closet
-Storage
-Elevator & mechanical rooms
-710 Ceilings

Manhattan brownstones have been an elemental part of the citys architectural identity since the 19th century. With their generous space, privacy, and aesthetic beauty, they remain some of New Yorks most coveted residences. 164 E 70th, on one of the Upper East Sides most beautiful streets, is no exception.
Also offered for rent for $57,500/month, unfurnished.