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SOLD FOR $2,200,000

· Closed October 30, 2019

233 E 31ST Street #3
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,200,000

233 E 31ST Street #3

Kips Bay, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10792710

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Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

3

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Lot Size 1,975 sq ft
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,850/mo
Neighborhood Kips Bay
Floor 3 of 4

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,South,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Terrace
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 3 of 4
Exposure East,North,South,West
Pets Yes
Year Built 1926
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 1,975 sq ft
Parcel # 0912-0019-00233-000-0000003

Description

So many possibilities for this grand 3BR/2.5 Bath duplex apartment comprised of half of the third floor and the entire fourth floor of a massive brownstone on East 31st Street. This is one of only four large apartments in a building filled with all the beauty and charm of its era. Living room: Get creative with this almost 19ft wide space with three large, south facing windows that let in pure sunlight. Built-in wooden window shutters come out to provide shade and privacy. Wood burning fireplace and ample dining area that easily fits a large table for formal dining. Bedrooms: One large bedroom with wet bar, ensuite bathroom, and a large bay window bringing in tons of light and open sky/city views. A second large bedroom with private office/solarium and great closet space. Take advantage of a den that can be easily converted into a spacious third bedroom with its own private office/solarium, tons of light and beautiful tree filled view. Kitchen, Informal Dining/Sitting Room, Solarium: At the heart of the home, this perfectly placed kitchen is ready for an upgrade and its central location makes it a textbook blank canvas for your dream kitchen. With the large sitting room or informal dining room that leads directly out to the sun blasted solarium, surrounded by bright green trees and with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors to enjoy fresh air on cool days, this space has all the potential to be a living and entertainment hub of the home. Apartment also includes washer and dryer, three wood burning fireplaces, powder room. Building has common laundry area, additional storage and in the basement, and part-time super. Sits on beautiful East 31st Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, near Trader Joe's, Fairway Market and a multitude of restaurants, shops, and gyms.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area Fireplace

Exterior Features

Building Terrace Terrace

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Total Units 5
Stories 4
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,850/mo
Original Price $1,995,000
Sale Price $2,200,000

Kips Bay is a relaxed and highly convenient residential neighborhood located on the East Side of Manhattan. Known for its mix of mid-century high-rises and charming brick townhouses, it offers a more approachable price point than its neighbors to the north and south. Residents enjoy proximity to the East River Esplanade, a variety of local dining options, and easy access to the city's major medical centers and Midtown business hubs.

Kips Bay Live Market Data

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Active Listings

108

Median Asking Price

$823K

Median $/Sqft

$1,726

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

12

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

11

Median Sale Price

$861K

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233 E 31ST Street #3, Kips Bay, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10792710
First Listed: 8/9/2019
Closed: 10/30/2019
Contract Date: 8/9/2019

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Natalie Frazier

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