49 E 96th Street #4-A
MLS® #RLS10793246
Listing by Compass
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1930
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North,West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1930)
Property Details
Description
*Open House (BY APPT) Sunday, 4/10 13:30-3:00*
Sophisticated and spacious 4th floor 2 bedroom 'A line' is a one of a kind layout in the building. This five room prewar home has 10 windows that wrap around the corner of the building with cheerful sunlight streaming in throughout the day. Residence 4A is northwest-facing, in excellent move-in condition and original prewar details are intact throughout.
The 14 foot kitchen includes stainless steel appliances?, a deep pantry closet? and more ?cabinet ?storage and counter space than you can imagine. Other appealing features are beautifully maintained hardwood oak floors, original basket-weave design marble bathrooms, high-beamed ceilings, custom built-ins and an intricately detailed decorative fireplace. Washer/Dryers are permitted with Board approval.
49 East 96th Street is designed by Thomas W. Lamb, an architect best known for his theater designs(nearly 50 in NYC). This 19 story Art Deco apartment house exudes a classic representation of the period both in its exterior details and its circular lobby. Fun fact, Albert Barr, the founding director of the Museum of Modern Art was an original tenant of the building, occupying a 3BR in the 1930's.
This elegant 1930 full-service apartment house is nestled in a residential Carnegie Hill neighborhood where the city's highest concentration of major museums and fine schools are situated. It features an exercise room, bike and storage room plus an amazing staff and live-in Supt. This financially sound Co-op is one block from Central Park, close to public transportation and an abundance of intimate dining establishments are at your doorstep. This just in, a brand new roof deck is on the horizon! Pets and co-purchasing are permitted, although pied-a-terres are not.
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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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309
Median Asking Price
$1.41M
Median $/Sqft
$1,479
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
8
Price Reduced
26%
Sold (30 Days)
27
Median Sale Price
$1.44M
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Location
49 E 96th Street #4-A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Madison Avenue/Park Avenue
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