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12 E 97TH Street #3L
Closed For Sale Co-op

$390,000

12 E 97TH Street #3L

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10423424

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Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1936

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1936
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,017/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1936)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Madison & Fifth Aves.
Year Built 1936
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1602-0060-00012-000-000003L

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Feb 1, 2018 $399,000 -
Currently Apr 28, 2026 $390,000 -2.3%

Description

Bring your architect to turn this diamond in the rough into a precious jewel! Apt. 3L is a charming and gracious JR-1 in a beautiful pre-war building in the historic Carnegie Hill District. This unique apt. has a flexible layout with many original details. You will find hardwood floors, beamed ceilings with a vine-leaf motif as well as crown, base and picture-frame moldings.The current configuration functions as a 1-BR with French Doors that separates it from the large living room. The enormous walk-in closet can be used as-is or re-configured to work as an office w/closet or even opened entirely to easily become a sleeping alcove. This pin-drop quiet apt. has a full kitchen and a windowed bathroom. 12 East 97th is a fully staffed building with a full-time doorman, resident manager, lovely front entry garden and provides a common laundry room in the basement where you will also find a bike-room and individually designated storage. It is steps away from Central Park, 5th Avenue's Museum Mile and directly across the street from the beautiful St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. This is a pet-friendly building and it also allows co-purchasing. A creative vision will turn this apt. into your dream home!

Building Information

Building null
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 113
Stories 11
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,017/mo
Original Price $399,000
Sale Price $390,000
Previous Price $399,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

345

Median Asking Price

$1.63M

Median $/Sqft

$1,547

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

29%

Sold (30 Days)

36

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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Location

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12 E 97TH Street #3L, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Madison & Fifth Aves.

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1969
Year Built
57 years old
3
Floors
3
Residential Units
R5
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $111,000
Land Value: $9,780
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 3,252 SF
Built FAR: 1.63
Allowed FAR: 1.5

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 $1,017 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 1936, making it approximately 90 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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10423424
First Listed: 2/1/2018
Price Changed: 3/1/2019
Closed: 3/6/2019
Contract Date: 2/1/2018

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Jacob Fruchtman

Listing Contact: (212) 317-7835

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