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SOLD FOR $509,000

Listed at $499,000 · Sold 2.0% above asking · Closed August 22, 2024

166 E 61ST Street #8D
Closed For Sale Co-op

$499,000

166 E 61ST Street #8D

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10970205

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1959

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1959
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,664/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 8 of 21

Property Highlights

  • Location: Lenox Hill, Manhattan
  • Property Type: Co-op
  • Built: 1959

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 8 of 21
Pets Yes
Year Built 1959
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1395-1002-00166-000-000008D
Block/Lot 01395/7501

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 14, 2024 $499,000 -
Currently May 28, 2026 $499,000 -

Description

Unbeatable Value - Mint JR 1Br

Centrally located on a prime, coveted and convenient tree lined street, this bright, spacious, turnkey junior one bedroom has it all. The view is just above the tree tops which provides open, northern city views. Generously proportioned living/dining room with wall of floor to ceiling windows that allows an abundance of light to stream into the apartment. Light filled bedroom with wall of windows, renovated, fully equipped, windowed kitchen, renovated windowed marble bath, new hardwood floors and thru-wall AC. 166 East 61st Street is a pet friendly, established coop with 24 hour doorman, resident manager, bike room, laundry room (washer/dryers allowed with board approval) and storage. The coop permits 75% financing, pied-a-terres, guarantors, gifting and subletting after 2 years of ownership. Close proximity to Central Park, public transportation, fine dining and shopping make this an ideal choice for your next home. Approximately 570 square feet per a qualified, 3rd party vendor.

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Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building Other

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 165
Stories 21
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,664/mo
Sale Price $509,000

Lenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

649

Median Asking Price

$1.40M

Median $/Sqft

$1,461

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

37

Median Sale Price

$1.21M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/28/26, 7:01 PM EST

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Location

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166 E 61ST Street #8D, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

C4-7
Zoning District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $9,486,450
Land Value: $9,486,450
Exemptions: $9,486,450

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

Lot Area: 10,801 SF
Allowed FAR: 10

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 $1,664 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 1959, making it approximately 67 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: Pets allowed w/Board Approval, 60 lb. weight limit,Building Pets Allowed Comments:Pets allowed w/Board Approval, 60 lb. weight limit. 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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10970205
First Listed: 5/14/2024
On Market: 5/14/2024
Closed: 8/22/2024
Contract Date: 5/14/2024

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Adam Michael Flax

Listing Contact: (212) 317-7708

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