Five Of The Most Expensive Homes For Sale On The Upper East Side

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — The Upper East Side is one of New York City's most competitive real estate markets. The neighborhood is home to some of the most sought-after addresses, streets lined with pricey townhouses and glitzy penthouses.

Properties on the Upper East Side regularly sell for eight-figure sums, making it a hotbed for luxury real estate action. Patch looked through realtor.com's Upper East Side listings to feature some of the most expensive single-family listings on the market right now.

Take a look at some of these high-end homes, and click the links to see more photos.

781 Fifth Ave. Unit 18th Floor

Asking price: $78 Million

From realtor.com: "Triple Terraced Trophy MasterpieceAs one enters this palatial residence situated on the New York City power corner of 59th Street and 5th Avenue, one is first struck by the unparalleled elegance of its private landing serviced by all three of the building's elevators. The entrance gallery graciously, and sensibly, leads one to all of the major wings of the apartment."

17 E. 65th St.

Asking price: $40 million

From realtor.com: "Constructed by William Hamby and George Nelson for American industrialist, and inventor Sherman Fairchild in 1940, much has been written about 17 East 65th Street over the years, but this extraordinary 25 wide mansion on East 65th Street between Fifth and Madison must be seen to be believed. The ingenious original design split the town home into two sections placed in the front and back of the 100 foot lot, with glass-enclosed connecting ramps and an atrium between."

33 E. 74th St. Penthouse 1

Asking price: $39 million

From realtor.com: "The residence is located within one of Manhattan's most distinctive and acclaimed residential buildings in the heart of the Upper East Side and only one block from Central Park This four bedroom four and a half bathroom full floor penthouse residence features soaring 10' stepped ceilings solid oak flooring oversized windows custom molding and millwork and striking fixtures with bespoke finishes that are all complemented by acclaimed interior design firm Champalimaud Design and Beyer Blinder Bell Architects."

12 E. 79th St.

Asking price: $38.5 million

From realtor.com: "This outstanding townhouse is located steps from Fifth Avenue on Manhattans Upper East Side, close to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Situated on the south side of East 79th Street, Manhattans most magnificent double-wide boulevard, this mansion is one of ten extraordinary residences in a row forming a uniform ensemble uninterrupted by taller buildings. Reminiscent of the great residential enclaves of London and Paris the street is flooded with sunlight and offers urban vistas unlike any other street on the Upper East Side."

160 E. 83rd St.

Asking price: $29.5 million

From realtor.com: "Extraordinary single family home in impeccable condition that has been renovated from top to bottom. Encompassing five floors and over 8,000 square feet, this home contains one of the largest private gardens in NYC with a sun-filled triple lot south-facing garden built 54'x42'. An oasis of tranquility envelopes this one of a kind home that contains five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, custom workmanship throughout and state-of-the-art mechanical systems."

All images via realtor.com.