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49 E 96th Street #10-E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$625,000

49 E 96th Street #10-E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10707504

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,598/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 10 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: West facing
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 10 of 19
Exposure West
Pets Yes
Cross Street Madison Avenue/Park Avenue
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1602/20

Description

SPACIOUS ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT, CLOSE TO CENTRAL PARK Welcome to 96th and Madison! Spacious one-bedroom, one-bath with an eat-in kitchen with traditional beam 9-foot ceilings in an exclusive, well-run art deco Upper East Side co-op. The apartment benefits from all windows facing out over Madison Avenue allowing for open views west and great light well into the evening hours. The first resale of this unit in almost forty-years, the apartment possesses the quintessential 'great bones' so desirable for discerning buyers willing to make upgrades and reside in a truly grand scale. Entering the apartment through an elegant foyer that leads to a living/dining area highlighted by a decorative fireplace. The king-size bedroom is generously proportioned, luxurious, and can even accommodate a home office - and much more. The closets are large and have storage capabilities; and that can be reconfigured to your own specifications. Located in the luxurious Carnegie Hill neighborhood, 49 East 96th is a desired address near NYC's finest museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim, etc. The lovely Jacqueline Onassis Kennedy reservoir in Central Park is only a skip away. The 19-story building was completed in 1929 and consists approximately of 64 apartments. The building provides 24-hour doorman service, a live-in super, exercise room, bike storage and general storage (wait list). The Co-op permits 60% financing and is pet friendly. Parental gifting and co-purchasing is allowed. 2% Flip tax is paid by buyer. Transportation options abound right outside the building with buses on Fifth, Madison and 96 Street. Plus the #6 subway is three blocks away; and the newly-built Second Avenue subway line is just four blocks away.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area Fireplace

Building Information

Stories 19
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,598/mo
Sale Price $625,000

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

328

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,532

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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49 E 96th Street #10-E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Madison Avenue/Park Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10707504
First Listed: 3/29/2021
Price Changed: 3/29/2021
Closed: 8/19/2021
Contract Date: 3/29/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Robert Pini

Listing Contact: (917) 674-6575

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