Exclusive | Landmarked NYC townhouse featured in Breakfast at Tiffanys lists for $15M

You can now have breakfast where Holly Golightly did. The Upper East Side townhouse made famous in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” as the home of Audrey Hepburn’s beloved socialite character is now on the market for $15 million, The Post has learned. Located at 169 East 71st Street, the landmarked, five-story residence has undergone a top-to-bottom, three-year renovation that melds cinematic lore with contemporary luxury.While the townhouse’s exterior was used for filming, the interiors — like most films — were shot on studio sets in Hollywood.Still, the building’s recognizable façade and Tiffany Blue door have made it one of the most iconic movie homes in New York.“169 East 71st Street is the original ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ home, immortalized by Audrey Hepburn and woven into the fabric of New York’s cultural legacy,” said Caroline Bass of The Corcoran Group, the home’s listing agent. “This isn’t just a townhouse — it’s a piece of cinematic history.”Set on one of the Upper East Side’s most postcard-perfect, tree-lined blocks between Lexington and Third Avenues, the property spans approximately 4,465 square feet and features a landscaped 30-foot garden, two setback terraces, and a south-facing Juliet balcony. Inside, the layout includes four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and three powder rooms.

Architectural flourishes abound: soaring ceilings over 10 feet, white oak herringbone floors with ebony inlay, antique mantels, and two gas fireplaces.“The owners didn’t just enhance the home; they transformed it — adding a full-size elevator servicing all levels, excavating the basement to create a wine cellar/tasting room and constructing an entirely new floor crowned by a southern terrace,” Bass said. “Over the course of three years, this historic townhouse underwent a meticulous, no-expense-spared renovation — honoring its 19th-century architecture while seamlessly integrating modern luxury.”Now a two-family residen...