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153 E 57TH Street #5G
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153 E 57TH Street #5G

Midtown East, Manhattan

GOTHAM TOWNE HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10054997

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

550

Sq. Ft.

1959

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 550 sq ft
Year Built 1959
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $902/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown East
Floor 5 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 20
Exposure South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets CatsOk, Yes
Cross Street Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue
Year Built 1959
Living Area 550 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1312-0028-00153-000-000005G

Description

New to market is an excellent opportunity. Accommodating a king-size bed (yes, that's a king), this comfortable, south facing Junior one bedroom with incredible, mid-day direct sun, has generous dining space, granite kitchen counters, Kohler bathroom fixtures and solid oak strip floors throughout. Apartment 5G was completely renovated from top to bottom when purchased. This home is central to everything the East Fifties and Sixties have to offer: Whole Foods, a 24 hr. Duane Reade pharmacy and market, Home Depot, dozens of Citi Bikes, the subway hub for all Eastside and Westside trains, Bloomingdales and Central Park are all just minutes away. Apartment 5G has the lowest maintenance on the market in the area.Gotham Towne House is an exceptional, full-time doorman coop with high shareholder ownership, IMPECCABLE FINANCIALS, an elegant lobby, updated laundry, 24 hr. parking garage and subleasing for up to five years. Maintenance is 60% tax deductible, includes ALL UTILITIES (no electric bill for the AC) and cable is discounted over 25%. Co-purchasing and pied a terre ownership are permitted (and cats are welcome too).

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building GOTHAM TOWNE HOUSE
Total Units 188
Stories 20

Financial Details

Maintenance $902/mo
Original Price $489,000
Sale Price $520,000
Previous Price $510,000

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

Midtown East Live Market Data

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Active Listings

221

Median Asking Price

$1.69M

Median $/Sqft

$1,656

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

8

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

13

Median Sale Price

$1.25M

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153 E 57TH Street #5G, Midtown East, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10054997
First Listed: 11/14/2015
Price Changed: 11/30/2015
Closed: 5/3/2016
Contract Date: 11/14/2015

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Brian Philpott

Listing Contact: (917) 757-5503

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