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SOLD FOR $2,710,000

Listed at $2,900,000 · Sold 6.6% below asking · Closed February 7, 2019

176 E 71ST Street #16F
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,900,000

176 E 71ST Street #16F

Upper East Side, Manhattan

TOWNSEND HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10422947

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

3

Bedrooms

4

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1961

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4
Year Built 1961
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,390/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 16 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,West facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 4 Full
Floor 16 of 20
View City
Exposure East,West
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue
Year Built 1961
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1405-0040-00176-000-000016F

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 4, 2018 $3,200,000 -
Currently Apr 29, 2026 $2,900,000 -9.4%

Description

176 East 71st Street is situated on one of the most picturesque Upper East Side blocks. With most of the block in the Upper East Side Historic District, the tree lined block houses the elegant architecture of the 19th century. A high floor spacious 7 room apartment with stunning light and Western and Eastern views throughout, this one is a stand out. The outstanding layout, three-four bedrooms, each with its own bath, a formal dining room, a large eat-in-kitchen with subzero refrigerator, wine cooler and washer dryer offer the luxury of space.Please note the kitchen. Typically, a large eat-in-kitchen is created by integrating a staff room into the kitchen. This apartments layout gives you a true eat in kitchen without sacrificing the staff room. The staff room could be a 4th bedroom or office. All the bedrooms are spacious and sun drenched. And each bedroom has its own bath-all finished in exquisite marble.For entertaining, the gracious and large living room and dining room are the perfect rooms to host your guests.Best of all, the apartment offers a flexible floor plan. One can customize the layout to suit individual needs. Washers Dryers are allowed.There is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer.Sorry, no pets. 176 East 71st Street is in the heart of the Upper East Side. The small shops and restaurants on Lexington Avenue offer you a true neighborhood ambiance. The perfect three bedroom apartment in the perfect neighborhood.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,390/mo
Original Price $3,200,000
Sale Price $2,710,000
Previous Price $3,200,000

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

350

Median Asking Price

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,547

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

25

Price Reduced

29%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/28/26, 11:00 PM EST

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Location

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176 E 71ST Street #16F, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R3-2
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $78,900
Land Value: $13,200
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,583 SF
Building Area: 2,134 SF
Built FAR: 1.35
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 $3,390 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1961, making it approximately 65 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.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

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: RLS10422947
First Listed: 6/4/2018
Price Changed: 9/26/2018
Closed: 2/7/2019
Contract Date: 6/4/2018

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Betsy Messerschmitt

Listing Contact: (212) 355-3550

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