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SOLD FOR $999,000

· Closed August 26, 2019

168 E 90TH Street #2W
Closed For Sale Co-op

$999,000

168 E 90TH Street #2W

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10020207

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1920
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,229/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE
Year Built 1920
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1518-0043-00168-000-000002W

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 30, 2019 $1,150,000 -
Currently Apr 26, 2026 $999,000 -13.1%

Description

*Offer accepted but showing for backup.* Character-filled, with two-bedrooms and two-baths, only one flight up!

This property was meticulously renovated. With low maintenance and a desirable Carnegie Hill location, the apartment offers an excellent opportunity for a savvy, value-hunting buyer.

The apartment features two large, split bedrooms. A chef's kitchen with excellent counter space opens to a windowed dining area. Baths feature limestone and European tile with designed fixtures.

Custom details include: open kitchen with custom millwork, central air-conditioning, washer/dryer, walk-in closet, and custom storage throughout. Add to this excellent light, Prewar charm, exposed brick, and an understated elegance. All comes together to make this a quiet, special home.

The entire apartment features soundproof windows, with upgraded electrical and plumbing.

168-172 East 90th Street is a meticulously run cooperative created from three 1893-constructed buildings, designed by famed Upper East Side architect, Frank Wennemer. Nestled between Central Park and the Second Avenue Subway. Currently accessible to the 4/5/6 lines, Whole Foods, excellent shopping, and some of NYC's best museums. The building offers a beautiful, large roof garden with sunny views, outdoor furniture, and lush flower and herb gardens.

24-hour security cameras provide tenants video security at the front door and video feed accessible online for shareholders. Cats, pied-a-terres, guarantors, co-purchasing, and gifting are allowed. Dogs allowed on case-by-case basis.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,229/mo
Original Price $1,150,000
Sale Price $999,000

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

27

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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Location

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168 E 90TH Street #2W, 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

1920
Year Built
106 years old
5
Floors
10
Residential Units
R8B
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $2,982,150
Land Value: $756,000
Exemptions: $2,290

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

Lot Area: 3,020 SF
Building Area: 11,625 SF
Built FAR: 3.85
Allowed FAR: 4

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 $1,229 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 1920, making it approximately 106 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: RLS10020207
First Listed: 1/30/2019
Closed: 8/26/2019
Contract Date: 1/2/2019

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Scott Harris

Listing Contact: (646) 504-5710

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