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SOLD FOR $2,125,000

· Closed August 15, 2019

142 E 71ST Street #2B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,125,000

142 E 71ST Street #2B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10549638

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1927

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1927
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,823/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1927)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE
Year Built 1927
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1405-0051-00142-000-000002B

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Feb 8, 2019 $2,595,000 -
Currently Apr 27, 2026 $2,125,000 -18.1%

Description

This renovated apartment is located in a top prewar cooperative building. The gracious entry foyer leads to the living room, with woodburning fireplace and handsome built-in cabinetry, and to the formal dining room, which is large enough to be used as a combination dining room and den. A separate bedroom hallway leads to the two large bedrooms, each with generous closet space and baths ensuite. The master bedroom enjoys sunny views of the tree lined side street. The recently renovated kitchen and adjacent pantry area have top of the line stainless steel appliances, including a wine refrigerator, washing machine and vented dryer. The sun flooded staff room is currently used as a third bedroom with a full bath. 142 East 71st Street is a full service cooperative with 24 hour doorman and live-in resident manager. There is no building flip tax and 50% financing is permitted.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building null
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 43
Stories 11
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,823/mo
Original Price $2,595,000
Sale Price $2,125,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, 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

340

Median Asking Price

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,560

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

25

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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Location

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142 E 71ST Street #2B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1927
Year Built
99 years old
11
Floors
43
Residential Units
R9X
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $12,557,250
Land Value: $2,065,500
Exemptions: $133,363

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

Lot Area: 10,039 SF
Building Area: 88,829 SF
Built FAR: 8.85
Allowed FAR: 9

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 monthly maintenance are $2,823 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1927, making it approximately 99 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

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: RLS10549638
First Listed: 2/8/2019
Closed: 8/15/2019
Contract Date: 2/8/2019

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Leslie Coleman

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9387

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