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· Closed October 6, 2025

166 E 61ST Street #9G
Closed For Sale Co-op

$649,000

166 E 61ST Street #9G

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS11032059

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1959

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1959
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,524/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 9 of 21

Property Highlights

  • Views: Bridges, City Lights, City
  • Exposure: East facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 9 of 21
View Bridges, City Lights, City
Exposure East
Pets Yes
Year Built 1959
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01395/7501

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Feb 3, 2025 $699,000 -
Price Reduced Jun 2, 2025 $670,000 -4.1%
Currently May 29, 2026 $649,000 -3.1%

Description

Situated in Prime Lenox Hill is this bright and spacious oversized (approximately 1,000 square feet) Junior-four gem! Enter this apartment in a grand entry foyer/gallery and the space is striking. Currently a very large one bedroom, the dining area could be easily converted to a second bedroom or home office. This 9th floor Eastern exposure faces city, skyline and bridge with walls of windows and has natural light all day. There are 5 huge closets for generous storage!

166 East 61st Street is a full-service luxury cooperative, with 24-hour doorman and resident manager. Amenities include elevators, laundry room, common storage and bike room. There is a special rate for Spectrum customers and Fios is available as well. Pets are permitted. There is no waitlist for the storage bins each apartment gets one. No charge for the bike room or the bins!!

The building allows up to 75% financing pied a terres are allowed case by case. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the seller and the maintenance is 56% tax deductible. This upper east side location cannot be beat, so near to fine and casual dining venues, a plethora of shopping such as Bloomingdale's and all that Madison Avenue has to offer and of course near Central Park. Transportation in close proximity with the Q and 4/5/6 and directly above the N,R,W trains.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Private Outdoor Space Over60 Sqft

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

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

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,524/mo
Original Price $699,000
Sale Price $649,000
Previous Price $670,000

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

651

Median Asking Price

$1.35M

Median $/Sqft

$1,455

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

35

Price Reduced

32%

Sold (30 Days)

39

Median Sale Price

$1.20M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/29/26, 10:44 AM EST

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Location

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166 E 61ST Street #9G, 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 $2,524 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: RLS11032059
First Listed: 2/3/2025
On Market: 2/3/2025
Price Changed: 6/2/2025
Closed: 10/6/2025
Contract Date: 2/3/2025

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Joseph Reaume

Listing Contact: (917) 312-9176

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