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SOLD FOR $1,500,000

· Closed July 2, 2019

12 W 96TH Street #8D
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,500,000

12 W 96TH Street #8D

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10535496

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Lot Size 10,570 sq ft
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,478/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 8 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1929)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 8 of 17
Pets Yes
Year Built 1929
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 10,570 sq ft
Parcel # 1209-0037-00012-000-000008D

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 15, 2019 $1,500,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $1,500,000 -

Description

A perfect blend of elegant prewar design renovated for today's lifestyle, 8D presents a two-bedroom/two-bath home enhanced by sunny southwestern exposures and offers the best of urban living adjacent to Central Park. Gracious entertaining naturally flows throughout the apartment. The expansive living room enjoys a south-facing double window framed by built-in cabinets. The windowed kitchen with top of the line appliances offers a welcoming breakfast bar adjoining the dining area. The corner master bedroom features a walk-in closet and en-suite windowed master bath. High ceilings, hardwood floors, custom closets, through the wall a/c units, and washer/dryer complete this special offering. 12 West 96th Street has a 24-hour elevator attendant, live-in super and mail delivered to the apartment daily, allows for 75% financing and is pet friendly. There is a 1% of the purchase price flip tax. Neighborhood Highlights: Run, bike & stroll through Central Park, shop at Whole Foods & Trader Joes and dine at an array of nearby restaurants & cafes.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Total Units 69
Stories 17
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,478/mo
Sale Price $1,500,000

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

583

Median Asking Price

$1.77M

Median $/Sqft

$1,558

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

66

Median Sale Price

$1.88M

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12 W 96TH Street #8D, Upper West Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1935
Year Built
91 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R5
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $58,680
Land Value: $14,580
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 1,440 SF
Built FAR: 0.72
Allowed FAR: 1.5

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 $2,478 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 1929, making it approximately 97 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: RLS10535496
First Listed: 3/15/2019
Closed: 7/2/2019
Contract Date: 3/15/2019

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Kinnaird Fox

Listing Contact: (646) 237-2626

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