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SOLD FOR $1,767,500

Listed at $1,850,000 · Sold 4.5% below asking · Closed July 23, 2021

20 E 68TH Street #3F
Closed For Sale Condop

$1,850,000

20 E 68TH Street #3F

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10937106

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1956
Ownership Condop
HOA/Common Charges $3,200/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 3 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Views: Other
  • Exposure: East,South,West facing
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Condop
Ownership Condop
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 3 of 15
View Other
Exposure East,South,West
Cooling Other
Pets DogsOk, Yes
Year Built 1956
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01382/7501

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 24, 2021 $2,150,000 -
Currently Apr 28, 2026 $1,850,000 -14.0%

Description

GOLD COAST 2 BR OFF 5TH AVE CONDO RULES, NO BOARD APPROVAL, INVESTOR FRIENDLY, PIED-A-TERRE WELCOME Rarely available and highly sought after Two Bedroom, Two Baths at 20 East 68th St. with NO BOARD APPROVAL. Situated between Central Park off Fifth and Madison Avenue in the East 60s, close to the world's best shopping areas. Enjoy Eastern views overlooking Madison Avenue in this exquisite home. Renovated windowed Kitchen with Sub-Zero, Miele, Wolf high-end appliances, granite counters and custom cabinets. Beautiful 5" wide oak wood floors. Brand new city windows have just been installed several months ago for the whole apt. WASHER/DRYER in apt. The Master Bedroom Suite easily fits a King-size bed comes complete with en-suite Master Bath, located in the back is pin drop quite. The large Second Bedroom is currently being used as a den features a huge oversized walk-in closet. A Storage Locker also comes with the apartment. THE BUILDING Located in Manhattan's Gold Coast of the Upper East Side, this 82-unit white brick post-war building was built in 1957 and is located between 5th Avenue & Madison Avenue. This meticulously maintained building was converted to a Condop (CONDO rules) in 1991 and requires No Board Approval. Apartments maybe purchased for pied-a-terre use, guarantors and purchase by investors, foreign buyers and Subletting Allowed. Pets are allowed (one dog under 20 lbs. for owners, no dogs allowed for renters). Full time lobby attendant and live-in Resident Manager. Laundry, Bike Room and storage in basement. Thru-wall A/C. This is a non-smoking building and it is NOT a land lease. 2% Flip Tax paid by Purchaser.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Building Other In Unit

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Elevators Green Building

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 83
Stories 15
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $3,200/mo
Original Price $2,150,000
Sale Price $1,767,500

Lenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

607

Median Asking Price

$1.20M

Median $/Sqft

$1,315

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

62

Median Sale Price

$1.26M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/28/26, 8:24 AM EST

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Location

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20 E 68TH Street #3F, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1952
Year Built
74 years old
6
Floors
106
Residential Units
R6A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $5,197,950
Land Value: $440,100
Exemptions: $312,745

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 33,450 SF
Building Area: 109,620 SF
Built FAR: 3.28
Allowed FAR: 3

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed common charges are $3,200 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1956, making it approximately 70 years old.

This listing is a condop, a hybrid structure where the building is legally a co-op but individual units are sold with greater flexibility, often including subletting rights similar to condos.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10937106
First Listed: 3/24/2021
On Market: 3/24/2021
Price Changed: 4/13/2021
Closed: 7/23/2021
Contract Date: 3/24/2021

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Paul Anand

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9346

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