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161 E 91ST Street #5H
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Pending For Sale Co-op

$685,000

161 E 91ST Street #5H

Carnegie Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20063351

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1941

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1941
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,448/mo
Neighborhood Carnegie Hill
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1941)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 6
View City
Exposure North
Pets Yes
Year Built 1941
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01520/0027

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Dec 11, 2025 $685,000 -
Currently May 29, 2026 $685,000 -

Description

Perfection in Carnegie Hill

Welcome to 5H, a gut renovated spacious one bedroom. Enter the apartment into a spacious entrance with the kitchen on the right and space for a banquette or dining table on the left. The kitchen has all new applicances and a large pantry.

Step down into the sunken living room with recessed ceiling lights and beautiful hardwood floors. The apartment faces the rear of the building and gets nice sunlight overlooking low rise townhouses.

The short hallway with a coat closet leads to the full windowed bathroom and a very large bedroom with two closets and beautiful window treatments. There is recessed lighting and hardwood floors throughout the apartment and beautifully decorated to make you feel right at home.

161 East 91st is a charming, boutique building built in 1941. It has a beautiful welcoming lobby and the hallways have been redecorated recently and are bright and modern. There is a new video intercom, laundry room, bike room, storage and a live in resident manager. Located between Lexington and Third Avenue with wonderful restaurants, cafes, bakeries, shops and the 92nd Street Y, Central Park, Guggenheim Museum, etc. Make an appointment today to see this very special home!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common On Floor

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Bike Storage Elevators Storage

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 47
Stories 6
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,448/mo

Carnegie Hill is a low-traffic residential section of the Upper East Side defined by proximity to Central Park and Museum Mile. The area features low-rise historic architecture and large pre-war cooperatives, with landmarked blocks and boutique retail along Madison Avenue.

Carnegie Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

134

Median Asking Price

$2.85M

Median $/Sqft

$1,703

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

38%

Sold (30 Days)

10

Median Sale Price

$1.89M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/29/26, 11:36 AM EST

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Location

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161 E 91ST Street #5H, Carnegie Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1941
Year Built
85 years old
6
Floors
48
Residential Units
R8B
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $4,786,200
Land Value: $900,000
Exemptions: $6,870

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

Lot Area: 10,067 SF
Building Area: 46,032 SF
Built FAR: 4.57
Allowed FAR: 4

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 monthly maintenance are $1,448 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1941, making it approximately 85 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

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

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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MLS® ID: RLS20063351
First Listed: 12/11/2025
On Market: 12/11/2025
Price Changed: 12/11/2025
Pending Since: 3/16/2026
Contract Date: 12/11/2025

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Doreen J Courtright

Listing Contact: (917) 365-3091

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