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SOLD FOR $2,500,000

· Closed May 27, 2021

40 E 61st Street #8-C
Closed For Sale Condo

$2,500,000

$1,563 per sq ft

40 E 61st Street #8-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10674969

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,600

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,600 sq ft
Year Built 1928
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $2,534/mo
Property Taxes $32,520/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 8 of 19
Exposure North
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Madison Avenue/Park Avenue
Year Built 1928
Living Area 1,600 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1375/7501

Description

!!!PRICED TO SELL!!! MASSIVE & Grandiose PRE-WAR CONDO, ONE Block from CENTRAL PARK! 2BED / 2BATH 1,600sf with SO MUCH NATURAL LIGHT! (convertible 3 BEDROOM) GRAND LIVING and DINING ROOM - LOFT LIKE 9' BEAMED CEILINGS - HERRINGBONE Floors in pristine condition - An abundance of HUGE CLOSETS all outfitted - TONS OF WINDOWS, DOUBLE INSULATED for COMPLETE SILENCE - WASHER / DRYER in unit - Master suite complete with a DRESSING ROOM and ensuite master bath *TAXES shown do NOT reflect STAR ABATEMENT. Taxes will be less if used as a primary residence. (Owner will pay for capital assessment in place, local law 11) 40 East 61st Street is a FULL SERVICE pre-war BOUTIQUE CONDO with a full time DOORMAN and yes, it is PET FRIENDLY! Private Storage available for $175/month Investors: Last rented for $8,500 ALL BUYERS WELCOME! Imagine living on E 61st St. and Madison Ave - STEPS from CENTRAL PARK and the best shopping and restaurants in the WORLD! **VIRTUAL TOUR LINK AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!**

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 19
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $2,534/mo
RE Taxes $32,520/yr ($2,710/mo)
Sale Price $2,500,000

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

335

Median Asking Price

$1.77M

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

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/17/26, 2:54 PM EST

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40 E 61st Street #8-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Madison Avenue/Park Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10674969
First Listed: 11/8/2006
Price Changed: 5/27/2021
Closed: 5/27/2021
Contract Date: 10/12/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Claudine O'Rourke

Listing Contact: (917) 673-0860

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