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· Closed May 14, 2021

16 E 98th Street #5-B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$550,000

16 E 98th Street #5-B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10693406

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1922

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1922
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,314/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 9

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 9
View City
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Fifth Avenue/Madison Avenue
Year Built 1922
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1603/60

Description

Bright and quiet, this south facing Carnegie Hill pre-war gem has been tastefully updated while maintaining its classic elegance. Key features include a true entrance foyer, 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, ample closets and added storage throughout. The chicly renovated, windowed kitchen opens to the living room with a convenient breakfast bar and includes stainless steel appliances, sleek lava stone granite countertops and a textured flagstone backsplash and floor. The recently remodeled bathroom features Hansgrohe fittings. All rooms offer a lovely city view, enhanced by the picturesque domes of an early 20th century Russian Orthodox Cathedral. 16 East 98th Street was designed by architect George Keister and built in 1925. Conveniently located just off Fifth Avenue and Central Park with easy access to shopping, restaurants and services on Madison Avenue including Mt. Sinai Hospital. This impeccable, pet friendly coop has a video intercom, full-time Superintendent and porter. Amenities include a laundry room, storage room, bicycle storage and a common courtyard. 80% financing is allowed. 2% flip tax.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard

Building Information

Stories 9
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,314/mo
Sale Price $550,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, 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

333

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,525

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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16 E 98th Street #5-B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Fifth Avenue/Madison Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10693406
First Listed: 1/21/2021
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 5/14/2021
Contract Date: 1/21/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Stacey Bradie

Listing Contact: (917) 363-7494

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