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SOLD FOR $1,075,000

· Closed January 4, 2019

20 E 68TH Street #3E
Closed For Sale Condop

$1,075,000

$1,024 per sq ft

20 E 68TH Street #3E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10017744

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Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

1,050

Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 1,050 sq ft
Year Built 1956
Ownership Condop
HOA/Common Charges $2,023/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East facing

Property Details

Type Condop
Ownership Condop
Total Rooms 3
Baths null Full
Exposure East
Pets Yes
Cross Street Madison & 5th Avenues
Year Built 1956
Living Area 1,050 sq ft
Parcel # 1382-1003-00020-000-000003E

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 7, 2018 $1,350,000 -
Price Reduced Jul 31, 2018 $1,200,000 -11.1%
Currently May 1, 2026 $1,075,000 -10.4%

Description

INVESTOR FRIENDLY - Central Park is just a few steps away from this Junior 4 (possibility for 2 bedrooms) apartment with approximately 1050 square feet of charming space in a building located in the Museum Mile historic district on the block between Fifth and Madison Avenues. This is a condop that owns the land it sits on and functions as a condo allowing for unlimited renting. Investors can buy and rent immediately, pied-a-terres are allowed, it may be bought in an entity and parents may purchase for children.

THE APARTMENT - Upon entering the apartment one's eye is immediately drawn the windows which reach wall to wall allowing for direct morning sunlight from the East spanning the entire Living Room and Dining Area for natural light all day long. The floors are excellent parquet wood and the Air Conditioning units are thru the wall allowing one to use whenever desired anytime of the year. There is an ample laundry located in the basement with commercial size machines and one may opt to install a washer/dryer in the apartment if so desired. There is a separate dedicated storage bin for this apartment and a bike room for the common use of all owners. The building employs 24 hour doormen and a live-in superintendent. All the staff is very helpful and friendly.

KITCHEN and BATH - The Kitchen is 11 feet long and has granite counters, backsplash and floors with many storage cabinets and a separate pantry. The marble bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub and triple mirrored medicine chest.

BEDROOM - The large bedroom has a dressing area with a large wall of closets as well as two more closets in the master bedroom. There is an entire wall of windows, all facing East which allows for direct and diffused sunshine all day long.

TRANSPORTATION - For your convenience there is the crosstown bus one block away taking one to the West Side through the transverse in Central Park in a matter of minutes to Lincoln Center where the Opera, the Ballet and the Philharmonic may be enjoyed as well as a variety of Foreign and Domestic Film Theaters and many diverse types of restaurants and boutiques. The East Side Subway is 2 blocks to the East where the number 6 train runs the length of Manhattan. Additionally, the Fifth Avenue and Lexington Avenue buses run downtown and the Third Avenue Bus that goes Uptown are all just a few short blocks away. All supermarkets, drugstores, restaurants, cleaners deliver and pick up directly from the building. This is convenient living at its very best.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Common Charges $2,023/mo
Original Price $1,350,000
Sale Price $1,075,000
Previous Price $1,200,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, 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

335

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,585

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

21

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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20 E 68TH Street #3E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Madison & 5th Avenues

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1952
Year Built
74 years old
6
Floors
106
Residential Units
R6A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $5,197,950
Land Value: $440,100
Exemptions: $312,745

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 33,450 SF
Building Area: 109,620 SF
Built FAR: 3.28
Allowed FAR: 3

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed common charges are $2,023 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 1,050 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1956, making it approximately 70 years old.

This listing is a condop, a hybrid structure where the building is legally a co-op but individual units are sold with greater flexibility, often including subletting rights similar to condos.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $1,075,000 for 1,050 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,024. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10017744
First Listed: 6/7/2018
Price Changed: 7/31/2018
Closed: 1/4/2019
Contract Date: 6/7/2018

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Carole Caine

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9224

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