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SOLD FOR $1,200,000

· Closed April 5, 2022

40 E 61st Street #11-B
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,200,000

$1,267 per sq ft

40 E 61st Street #11-B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10764058

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

2.5

Baths

947

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Living Area 947 sq ft
Year Built 1928
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,655/mo
Property Taxes $19,764/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 11 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Balcony

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 11 of 19
View City
Exposure East,North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Madison Avenue/Park Avenue
Year Built 1928
Living Area 947 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1375/7501

Description

RARE gem in one of Manhattan's most prestigious locations! Bright, elegant 1 bed, 1.5 bath residence with TWO PRIVATE BALCONIES!! Located in upscale Lenox Hill in a quiet, elegant block between Park and Madison Avenue, just a few steps from Central Park and world-class shopping. This chic and exclusive condominium has a renovated lobby and hallways, and only three units on the 11th floor! The spacious master bedroom features an en suite bathroom, ample closet space and a sliding glass door leading to a southeast facing balcony. The second balcony is off the living room and has a northern exposure. This unique apartment has hardwood floors throughout and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Apartment 11B is located in a full service, luxury pre-war condominium, with a 24/7 doorman and live-in super, as well as a laundry room on the 5th floor. Washers and dryers are permitted in the unit, and the building is pet-friendly.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Balcony Balcony

Building Information

Stories 19
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,655/mo
RE Taxes $19,764/yr ($1,647/mo)
Sale Price $1,200,000
Previous Price $1,225,000

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

321

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,528

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

29

Median Sale Price

$1.39M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/8/26, 11:34 AM EST

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40 E 61st Street #11-B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Madison Avenue/Park Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10764058
First Listed: 7/26/2021
Price Changed: 4/5/2022
Closed: 4/5/2022
Contract Date: 7/26/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Michelle Levine

Listing Contact: (516) 880-4084

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