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SOLD FOR $1,550,000

Listed at $1,675,000 · Sold 7.5% below asking · Closed October 21, 2021

188 E 70TH Street #8
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,675,000

$1,196 per sq ft

188 E 70TH Street #8

Upper East Side, Manhattan

TRAFALGAR HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10725898

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

1,400

Sq. Ft.

1985

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,400 sq ft
Year Built 1985
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $2,189/mo
Property Taxes $29,112/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE
Year Built 1985
Living Area 1,400 sq ft

Description

Apartment 8A at 188 East 70th Street, is a two bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath with a Den/Home Office (possible 3 Bedroom) . West of Third Avenue on a picturesque tree-lined street, this beautiful home has wide east and west views that allows for endless sunlight. Western exposure overlooks townhouses and you can enjoy great sunsets. Enter the apartment through the foyer that leads you to a split Living room and Formal Dining room. The Formal Dining Room can easily be converted to a Den, Home Office or Guest Bedroom making excellent use of the space. Continue through the hallway you will find a green marble-encased half bath and a sunny windowed kitchen with two separate entrances. An over-sized Master Bedroom Suite features a large fully-outfitted large closet and en-suite white marble bathroom. The second Bedroom facing West also features an en-suite marble Bathroom and a wall of closets. This wonderful home is completed with 9 foot ceilings and herringbone floors Washer/Dryer permitted. The Trafalgar House is a full-service condominium with a 24-hour attended lobby and first-class amenities including a fitness center, playroom, resident's lounge and a laundry room?all on the 2nd floor. The well-appointed condo has an intimate and elegant lobby featuring classic décor. For added convenience, there is also a live-in super.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building TRAFALGAR HOUSE
Total Units 92
Stories 31

Financial Details

Common Charges $2,189/mo
RE Taxes $29,112/yr ($2,426/mo)
Sale Price $1,550,000

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

323

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,515

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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188 E 70TH Street #8, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10725898
First Listed: 6/14/2021
Price Changed: 6/14/2021
Closed: 10/21/2021
Contract Date: 6/14/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Tricia A Ting

Listing Contact: (917) 816-7700

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