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238 1/2 E 83rd St Uppr 1, New York, NY, 10028

4beds
6baths
4,400sqft
$8,500,000
$1,932price/sqft
$50,552/moest. monthly cost
$2,022,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

The Perfect Townhouse Spectacular gut renovation inside and out of this townhouse gem on a quiet Upper East Side block, convenient to schools, shops, restaurants, and schools. There are six stories (3 levels added with the renovation), a separate one bedroom unit on the ground floor, plus a finished basement and two roof terraces with built-in outdoor kitchen facilities. An elevator goes to each floor and every inch of the approximately 4400 square feet was meticulously planned with luxury and comfort foremost in mind. There are 3 to 4 bedrooms, 5 baths and 3 powder rooms over six floors, with a separate ground floor apartment or staff quarters with its own street entrance. There are four balconies off main rooms plus a lovely and serene South-facing garden and the two roof terraces. Stoop Entry Level: Spacious entry foyer with very high ceilings and a powder room leading to a huge eat-in kitchen with a wall of windows overlooking the garden and a balcony. There are Wolf appliances, every convenience and custom marble floors. 2nd Level: A living room with built-in theatre equipment and a luxurious "man-cave" library with a built-in bar and mahogany woodwork plus a powder room. 3rd Level: Two spacious bedrooms and two marble baths plus a laundry room. 4th Level: Sumptuous double-height primary bedroom suite with a floor-to-ceiling cathedral window and a private balcony. There is a well-appointed walk-in closet, and a huge bath with lovely soaking tub and spacious walk-in stall shower. Just above and overlooking the primary bedroom is a balcony office balcony with a built-in desk and storage. 5th Level: A fully equipped gym and the private balcony office (overlooking the primary bedroom) plus a marble bath. 6th Level: Two large roof decks, one with a fully equipped kitchen and one as an outdoor dining room. Ground Level: Under stoop entry to a private apartment/staff quarters/guest suite with a living room/dining room/kitchen and one bedroom and bath. The garden entrance is on this level also. Basement Level: Fully renovated basement with a large wine storage unit, full-size laundry equipment and a dog-washing sink. All the systems are top of the line the house has central air.

Getting Around

97
WalkingWalker's Paradise
100
TransitRider's Paradise
78
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

10/10
Ps 6 Lillie D BlakeGrades PK-50.1 mi
8/10
Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerGrades 6-80.6 mi
9/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1901

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Full bathrooms: 5
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Cooling

  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,400
  • Total interior livable area: 4,400 sqft

Property

Details

  • Special condition: Resale

Features

  • Patio & porch: Other,Terrace
  • Exterior features: Balcony,Garden,Terrace

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in New York County and New York

Flood
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $42,980$515,760
Home Insurance *$1,816$21,792
Property Taxes $5,029$60,348
Electricity $727$8,725
Total$50,552$606,624
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$1,733,211/yr
40% on housing$1,516,560/yr
45% on housing$1,348,053/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,932This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 10028$1,831
New York County$1,488

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 10028$2,311
New York County$1,203

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-20Price change$8,500,000
2026-05-26Listed for sale$8,950,000
2011-12-21Listing removed$3,950
2011-11-05Listed for rent$3,950
2011-09-21Listing removed$4,390
2011-09-16Listed for rent$4,390

For Sale by Agent

AgentBarbara S Fox
BrokerageBrown Harris Stevens

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