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121 E 65Th Street, New York City, NY 10065

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7 Beds
11 Baths
9,365 Sq Ft

At 40 feet in width and with truly gracious proportions throughout, 121 East 65th Street is a four-story red brick and limestone mansion and a superb example of Neo Federal architecture. Prominently positioned on a lovely and tree-lined block in the Upper East Sides Historic District, the residence has the good fortune of being situated amidst a number of architecturally noteworthy neighboring houses and is blessed with a magnificent and very ample garden. Designed by William Welles Bosworth and E. E. Piderson in 1924 for Colonel William Barclay Parsons, a prominent engineer, the house has been extensively conserved and restored by Joseph Pell Lombardi Architects and renovated most recently by Keith Irvine of Irvine and Fleming.An architecturally wonderful and immensely charming house, its sublimely grand scale belies a welcoming interior that is extremely well suited to major entertaining as well as a cozy and modern lifestyle. The generous proportions of the house are imminently livable, yet the architectural grandeur of the residence remains very much intact. Throughout, very tall ceilings and elegant architectural detail complement the scale of every room.The Entry Floor boasts an impressive Gallery anchored by a broad and graciously ascending staircase. Nearby, there is a Guest Sitting Room as well as two guest Powder Rooms. Beyond, and overlooking the spectacular courtyard garden, is a wonderful wood-paneled Sitting Room with a wood-burning fireplace, and the adjacent, perfectly-appointed Chefs Kitchen. The Kitchen is supported by a Pantry, Staff Office, Powder Room, and very ample closets. The Garden, magnificent at 40 x 36, is a true retreat, with trellised walls, a large fountain feature, and beautiful trees and plantings.Above, the parlor level, with ceilings soaring to well over 12 feet, is comprised of a series of most impressive entertainment rooms: the Living Room and mahogany-paneled Library, both with magnificent scale, southern outlooks, and wood-burning fireplaces; and the stately Dining Room, with a gas fireplace and a large bay window overlooking the beautiful Garden below. Completing this levels layout, there are a cozy wood-paneled Den with a wood-burning fireplace, a well-equipped Service Pantry, and a Powder Room.The bedroom levels above are private and serene. The Third Floor includes a huge south-facing Primary Bedroom Suite comprised of a generously-sized square Bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace, two fitted Dressing Rooms, and two bathrooms, one of which has a gas fireplace. There are two additional beautiful Bedrooms overlooking the garden on this floor, each of which has its own ensuite bath and ample closets. On the Fourth Floor. there are six nicely-sized Bedrooms, a Kitchenette, and three baths, as well as very many closets.Access to the roof is via a staircase and the possibilities for a fabulous rooftop terrace are endless. The finished and full basement includes wine storage, a laundry room, mechanicals, and very plentiful storage.Throughout, elements such as the elegantly curving staircase, the black and white marble entry floor, and the many period moldings lend the house a quiet dignity. Additional noteworthy features in this 9,365 square foot home include soaring ceiling heights, several woodburning and gas fireplaces, the divine courtyard garden, and a large state-of-the-art elevator that runs to all levels.This magnificent and very elegant residence affords a marvelous opportunity for the most discerning buyer to acquire a truly expansive home of extraordinary luxury and historic designation nestled in the heart of the Upper East Side.

Listing Courtesy of Serena Boardman - Sothebys International Realty
  • MLS# RLS20057922
  • Date Listed11/03/2025
  • Days on Realty 6 Days
  • Bedrooms 7
  • Bathrooms 7 Full baths, 4 Half baths
  • Lot Size -
  • Subdivision Lenox Hill
  • County New York
  • Year Built 1922
  • Square Feet 9,365 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $3630.54

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres -
  • Lot Size SQFT -
  • Lot Features -

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $219,900
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Ella Baker School

Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home

0.46 mi

Distance

P.s. 183 Robert L. Stevenson School

Public • PK - 5

0.68 mi

Distance

P.s. 158 Baylard Taylor School

Public • PK - 5

1.1 mi

Distance

P.s./i.s. 217 Roosevelt Island School

Public • PK - 8

1.19 mi

Distance

P.s. 006 Lillie D. Blake School

Public • PK - 5

1.24 mi

Distance

P.s. 087 William Sherman School

Public • PK - 5

1.49 mi

Distance

Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Public • PK - 5

1.58 mi

Distance

Yorkville Community School

Public • PK - 5

1.58 mi

Distance

P.s. 198 Isador E. Ida Straus School

Public • PK - 5

1.58 mi

Distance

P.s. 452

Public • PK - 5

1.6 mi

Distance

J.h.s 167 Robert F Wagner Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

0.46 mi

Distance

Yorkville East Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

1.1 mi

Distance

M.s. M247 Dual Language Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

1.49 mi

Distance

M.s. M245 The Computer School

Public • 6 - 8

1.49 mi

Distance

East Side Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

1.58 mi

Distance

West End Secondary School

Public • 6 - 11

1.6 mi

Distance

City Knoll Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

1.6 mi

Distance

Professional Performing Arts High School

Public • 6 - 12

1.66 mi

Distance

Success Academy Charter School - Midtown West

Public • 5 - 8

1.66 mi

Distance

M.s. 243 Center School

Public • 5 - 8

2.06 mi

Distance

Talent Unlimited High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

0.46 mi

Distance

Urban Academy Laboratory High School

Public • 9 - 12

0.46 mi

Distance

Vanguard High School

Public • 9 - 12

0.46 mi

Distance

Manhattan International High School

Public • 9 - 12

0.46 mi

Distance

Art And Design High School

Public • 9 - 12

0.55 mi

Distance

High School Of Arts And Technology

Public • 9 - 12

0.96 mi

Distance

High School For Law, Advocacy And Community Justice

Public • 9 - 12

0.96 mi

Distance

High School For Arts, Imagination And Inquiry

Public • 9 - 12

0.96 mi

Distance

Manhattan/hunter Science High School

Public • 9 - 12

0.96 mi

Distance

Urban Assembly School For Media Studies

Public • 9 - 12

0.96 mi

Distance

Dominican Academy

Private • 09 - 12

0.36 mi

Distance

St Vincent Ferrer High School

Private • 09 - 12

0.46 mi

Distance

Manhattan High School For Girls

Private • 09 - 12

0.46 mi

Distance

The Hewitt School

Private • KG - 12

0.46 mi

Distance

St. Jean Baptiste High School

Private • 09 - 12

0.46 mi

Distance

Birch Wathen Lenox School

Private • KG - 12

0.46 mi

Distance

The Browning School

Private • KG - 12

0.55 mi

Distance

Montessori School Of New York International

Private • UG - UG

0.55 mi

Distance

The Beekman School

Private • 09 - 12

0.55 mi

Distance

Cathedral High School

Private • 09 - 12

0.68 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in NY / 10065

Source: Walkscore

93/100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score ®

100/100

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score ®

69/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Daily errands do not require a car. World-class public transportation. Some bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

119 nearby routes: 86 bus, 33 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 80/100, Transit Score: 78/100, Bike Score: 71/100.

Points of Interest near 121 E 65th Street, New York City, NY 10065

Frequently Asked Questions for 121 E 65th Street

Source: Realty.com

121 E 65th Street, New York City, NY 10065 is a Single Family 9,365 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 0 photos available of this 7 bed, 11 bath house, listed at $34,000,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Our records indicate that 121 E 65th Street was built in 1922.

The full address for this home is 121 E 65th Street, New York City, NY 10065.

121 E 65th Street has been listed on Realty.com since Mon November 03, 2025

Daily errands do not require a car. World-class public transportation. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 80/100, Transit Score: 78/100, Bike Score: 71/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 121 E 65th Street. Ella Baker School (Grades: PK - 8), J.h.s 167 Robert F Wagner Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Talent Unlimited High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Sothebys International Realty (tel: 2126067660)
Listing agent: Serena Boardman (#38089)

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