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SOLD FOR $499,000

· Closed October 10, 2021

208 E 70th Street #2-C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$499,000

208 E 70th Street #2-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10703605

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Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1956
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,510/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South,West facing
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 6
Exposure North,South,West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Year Built 1956
Block/Lot 1424/41

Description

This is a tremendous opportunity to own a spacious 1 BED co-op in Prime Upper East Side with a low maintenance. Unit 2-C is a charming 1 bedroom apartment with beautiful hardwood floors, excellent closet space, a windowed kitchen, renovated within the last few years, north, south, and west exposure, plus an area suitable for dining or practical for working from home. This outstanding apartment and building are located on quiet, tree-lined East 70th just off of Third Avenue.

This service-rich enclave counts Grace's Marketplace, a premium Food Emporium, multiple banking options, upscale dry cleaning, and a parking garage within a 1.5 block radius.

Built in 1970 and converted to a cooperative in 1982. This post-war, six-story, elevator, brick building enjoys a pre-war feel. There is a live-in super, laundry on premises, courtyard, private storage for rent and bicycle storage also available. The building is pet-friendly with board approval, sublet friendly (unlimited) and allows 80% financing, pied-a-terres, parental gifts and co-purchasing.1% flip tax paid by seller.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard

Building Information

Stories 6

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,510/mo
Sale Price $499,000

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

323

Median Asking Price

$1.52M

Median $/Sqft

$1,515

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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208 E 70th Street #2-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue

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Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10703605
First Listed: 3/9/2021
Price Changed: 4/19/2021
Closed: 10/10/2021
Contract Date: 3/9/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Sofia Falleroni

Listing Contact: (347) 446-9088

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