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SOLD FOR $1,200,000

· Closed September 29, 2022

188 E 70TH Street #5D
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,200,000

188 E 70TH Street #5D

Upper East Side, Manhattan

TRAFALGAR HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10799260

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1985

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1985
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,512/mo
Property Taxes $11,976/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 31

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5 of 31
Exposure North
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lexington & Third Avenues
Year Built 1985
Parcel # 1404-1216

Description

DEAL FELL THROUGH PRICE REDUCED

This oversized One bedroom, One and a half Bath home, West of 3rd Avenue, is located in one of the Premier Full-Service Condominiums on the Upper East Side.

A gracious Entry Foyer leads to a generously scaled Living Room with northern exposure and abundance of light with large picture windows. This apartment faces the front of the building onto 70th Street with lovely views of this beautiful townhouse street.

There is a top of the line open Kitchen with granite countertops, an eat-in breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and stone floor.

The spacious Bedroom has tons of Closets, a dressing area and an en-suite marble Bathroom. Additionally, there is an elegant, well appointed, marble Powder Room.

This gorgeous 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Marble Bath apartment is in impeccable condition and features: beautiful Oak Wood floors throughout the apartment, 9 foot ceilings, tons of closets and open Views. Washer and dryers are permitted in the apartment.

The Trafalgar House is an impeccably maintained, 31 story post war Condominium and enjoys a reputation for being well managed and having a great staff. It is in a prime location on the UES, well situated on a quiet, tree lined block between Lexington & 3rd Avenue. With a welcoming lobby, the Condominium is also knows for its interior garden and the lower level has a children's playroom and large fitness center. Easy access to the myriad of UES restaurants, museums, shopping and transportation.

It is "Simply Must See." Whether your primary home, pied-a-terre or investment opportunity, this corner apartment has it all!
Pets are Welcome!

Building Information

Building TRAFALGAR HOUSE
Total Units 102
Stories 31

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,512/mo
RE Taxes $11,976/yr ($998/mo)
Original Price $1,239,000
Sale Price $1,200,000
Previous Price $1,215,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

309

Median Asking Price

$1.41M

Median $/Sqft

$1,476

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

8

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

27

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/5/26, 2:43 PM EST

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188 E 70TH Street #5D, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Lexington & Third Avenues

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10799260
First Listed: 11/29/2021
Price Changed: 9/30/2022
Closed: 9/29/2022
Contract Date: 11/29/2021

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Monica Podell

Listing Contact: (212) 381-3231

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