NYC home for sale

4 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

$68,000,000

• 6 bd
• 9 ba
• 19,050 sq ft
• Townhouse

Commissioned by James E. Nichols in 1898, 4 East 79th Street is an important and architecturally magnificent limestone mansion. A key component in the initial development of railroad industrialist Henry H. Cook’s prescient acquisition of the block between East 78th and 79th Streets and Fifth and Madison Avenues, the house features superb design by original architect, C.P.H. Gilbert, known for his opulent, chateau-inspired Francois Ier style. Completely rebuilt and now beautifully brought to today’s top standard, the house maintains its architectural and historical integrity. Architectural and design professionals, including Peter Pennoyer, Theodore Prudon, and John McCall used original detail and research to inspire and guide the total rebuilding of this house. Most recently, the house has been updated to include all new systems (2025) including security, temperature/humidity, audio,…

Listing updated Oct 10, 2026