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61 LEXINGTON Avenue #2F
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$590,000

61 LEXINGTON Avenue #2F

Kips Bay, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10971799

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1979

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1979
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,175/mo
Neighborhood Kips Bay
Floor 3 of 7

Property Highlights

  • Views: Other
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 7
View Other
Exposure South
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1979
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 0881-1016-00061-000-000002F
Block/Lot 00881/7501

Description

UNLIMITED SUBLETTING FROM DAY ONE ALLOWED--with board approval! 61 Lexington Avenue is a boutique co-op at the vibrant crossroads of Kips Bay, Flatiron and Gramercy. With flexibility of ownership not often found in co-ops, this is a unique opportunity to get condo benefits at a co-op price.

Apartment 2F is a one-bedroom that has been thoughtfully updated and immaculately maintained. It has a flexible layout with no wasted space that allows for dining, relaxing and working.With high ceilings and oversized south-facing windows, this beautiful home gets great direct sunlight and offers a peaceful view of the pedestrian plaza in front of the building. Standout features include:

  • Brand new marble tile floor in bathroom
  • Oak hardwood floors in excellent condition
  • Recessed lighting throughout
  • Queen size bedroom
  • Customizable Elfa closet in bedroom
  • Large floor to ceiling closet in living room
  • Through-wall air conditioning in living room and bedroom
  • Windowed kitchen
  • Stainless steel Blomberg appliances including a dishwasher
  • Quartz kitchen counter with glass tiled backsplash
  • Low maintenance of $1174.92

The building consists of 40 apartments on 7 floors and offers:

  • Live-in super
  • Elevator
  • Video intercom that connects to your smartphone
  • Laundry room

This friendly, well managed co-op is flexible and reasonable, with rules that are more like a condo than a co-op. All of the following are permitted, with board approval:

  • Unlimited subletting from the first day of ownership
  • Pets, including dogs
  • Gifting, guarantors and purchasing for adult children considered

The Neighborhood: everything you could want or need is within blocks, including bars and restaurants of every price point and cuisine along Third and Lexington Avenues, four grocery stores (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Fairway & D'Agostino),Baruch College at Lexington & 25th, and Madison Square Park just two avenues away.

And when you want to venture out of the neighborhood, there's no shortage of transportation options: CitiBike on 24th & Lexington, three bus lines at 26th & Lexington, the 6 subway at 28th & Park and the N/R subway at 23rd & Broadway

61 Lexington Avenue 2F is truly a rare find: condo rules at a co-op price, low maintenance, beautifully updated, and immaculately maintained. All you have to do is move in! Contact the listing agent for an appointment or stop by an open house.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Smoke Free Building None

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Elevators

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Total Units 55
Stories 7
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,175/mo
Original Price $550,000
Sale Price $590,000
Previous Price $550,000

Kips Bay is a relaxed and highly convenient residential neighborhood located on the East Side of Manhattan. Known for its mix of mid-century high-rises and charming brick townhouses, it offers a more approachable price point than its neighbors to the north and south. Residents enjoy proximity to the East River Esplanade, a variety of local dining options, and easy access to the city's major medical centers and Midtown business hubs.

Kips Bay Live Market Data

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Active Listings

102

Median Asking Price

$855K

Median $/Sqft

$1,755

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

35%

Sold (30 Days)

10

Median Sale Price

$880K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/24/26, 3:16 AM EST

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61 LEXINGTON Avenue #2F, Kips Bay, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10971799
First Listed: 6/5/2024
On Market: 6/5/2024
Price Changed: 10/1/2024
Closed: 10/1/2024
Contract Date: 6/5/2024

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Pamela Wilkie

Listing Contact: (917) 822-0473

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