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20 E 68TH Street #5A
Closed For Sale Condop

$1,775,000

20 E 68TH Street #5A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10028645

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Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

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Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1956
Ownership Condop
HOA/Common Charges $3,600/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing

Property Details

Type Condop
Ownership Condop
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 15
Exposure South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street Madison & 5th Avenues
Year Built 1956
Parcel # 1382-1003-00020-000-000005A

Description

CONDO RULES, NO BOARD APPROVAL, INVESTOR FRIENDLY, PIED-A-TERRES WELCOME

Rarely available and highly sought after large 2BR/2BTH A line at 20 East 68th St. near Central Park with NO BOARD APPROVAL. Located half-a-block from Central Park off Fifth in the East 60s and close to the shops along Madison Avenue, one of New York City's finest shopping areas.

Enter this exquisite home though the gracious foyer into the enormous Living Room with plenty of windows that brighten the room and gives a view of the beautiful neighborhood buildings. Brand new city windows have just been installed several months ago for the whole apt. A wall of cabinets with Corian tops/window sills offer discreet storage.

For the chef in you, enjoy the beautiful windowed Kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, plenty of counter space in Uba Tuba black granite, gray tile floors and tons of cabinets. The Pantry off the kitchen is perfect for all your food storage needs. Laundry Area features a Washer/Dryer. Whether entertaining or just eating at home, the dining area off the kitchen and living room provides both luxury and convenience.

Luxuriate in your Master Bedroom Suite complete with en-suite Master Bath featuring checker tile floors and square subway tiles. Plenty of windows with storage cabinets with Corian tops/window sills. Finally, there is a huge walk-in closet. The large Second Bedroom also features a great closet and full bath with marble tiles across the hall.

Besides the many large closets, a Storage Locker comes with the apartment. Whether you are planning to live here full-time, part-time or just for investment, this home has it all.

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

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 83
Stories 15

Financial Details

Common Charges $3,600/mo
Original Price $1,950,000
Sale Price $1,775,000
Previous Price $1,799,000

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.

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20 E 68TH Street #5A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Madison & 5th Avenues

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MLS® ID: RLS10028645
First Listed: 4/5/2021
Price Changed: 11/8/2021
Closed: 9/23/2021
Contract Date: 4/5/2021

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

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