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SOLD FOR $1,600,000

· Closed September 10, 2021

188 E 70TH Street #20A
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,600,000

$1,146 per sq ft

188 E 70TH Street #20A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

TRAFALGAR HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10719859

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

1,396

Sq. Ft.

1985

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,396 sq ft
Year Built 1985
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $2,463/mo
Property Taxes $26,472/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 20 of 31

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,West facing

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 20 of 31
Exposure East,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street LEX.& 3RD AVE
Year Built 1985
Living Area 1,396 sq ft
Parcel # 1404-1277

Description

Featured in ELLE DECOR, this mint, high floor, 2 Bedroom/2.5 Bath condo is the epitome of style, decorated by a renowned AD100 designer. This coveted, sunny, A-line is off a private hallway and features panoramic city, river and park views through oversized picture windows. The gracious entry foyer with powder room and custom lacquered closets leads into an expansive, light filled living room with open eastern exposures. On the other side of the foyer is an elegant, square formal dining room leading to a sophisticated windowed kitchen with custom cabinets, Scandinavian marble countertops, and Wolf, Miele and Liebherr appliances. The spacious master bedroom features exquisite hand painted de Gournay wallpaper, three large closets, and western views that offer a peek of Central Park and the West Side. The en-suite master bath has an enormous walk-in shower with Waterworks fixtures and tiles. The second bedroom is also well-proportioned with ample storage space and an en-suite marble bath with a large sink and soaking tub. Custom shutters and finishes, handsome hardware, dental molding, through-wall AC and a vented washer/dryer complete this luxurious home.

The Trafalgar House is a white glove full-service condominium located on a prime tree-lined block in the heart of the Upper East Side. The building features a full time doorman, 24-hour concierge, and resident manager. It has an abundance of amenities including a state of the art health club, playroom, and a landscaped atrium with a catering kitchen. Pets allowed.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Building TRAFALGAR HOUSE
Total Units 92
Stories 31

Financial Details

Common Charges $2,463/mo
RE Taxes $26,472/yr ($2,206/mo)
Original Price $1,850,000
Sale Price $1,600,000

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

329

Median Asking Price

$1.77M

Median $/Sqft

$1,528

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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188 E 70TH Street #20A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEX.& 3RD AVE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10719859
First Listed: 5/20/2021
Price Changed: 9/14/2021
Closed: 9/10/2021
Contract Date: 5/20/2021

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Jill Roosevelt

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