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SOLD FOR $2,600,000

· Closed May 4, 2020

3 E 71st Street #4/5B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,600,000

3 E 71st Street #4/5B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

5 EAST 71 STREET, I

MLS® #RLS10607286

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

3

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1948

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1948
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $5,352/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 4 of 13

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 4 of 13
Exposure South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Fifth Avenue & Madison Avenue
Year Built 1948

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 12, 2019 $2,950,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $2,600,000 -11.9%

Description

Sun flooded, classic, three bedroom duplex coop in AAA location near Fifth Avenue, Central Park and the iconic Frick Museum. Enter the gracious foyer which leads to an expansive south facing living room with wood burning fireplace and three large windows which provide abundant light. The formal dining room and windowed chef's eat-in kitchen with Miele stove, double ovens, Bosch dishwasher and Subzero Refrigerator provide the ideal setting for elegant entertaining. An adjacent powder room and Miele washer/dryer complete the main floor. The second floor boasts a large, sunny south facing master bedroom with an en-suite bath, a large walk-in closet and a wall of finely crafted built in storage. There are two additional south facing bedrooms and a full bath. This distinguished cooperative building is located on a quiet, tree lined street and was designed by renowned architect Emery Roth. Known for its conscientious and dedicated staff 3 East 71 Street has a resident manager, a full time doorman, a gym, is pet friendly and allows pied a terres. A storage unit transfers with the apartment. The building allows 40% financing. This is the perfect apartment to call home. Mt. $5352.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

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

Building Information

Building 5 EAST 71 STREET, I
Total Units 48
Stories 13

Financial Details

Maintenance $5,352/mo
Original Price $2,950,000
Sale Price $2,600,000

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

338

Median Asking Price

$1.55M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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Location

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3 E 71st Street #4/5B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Fifth Avenue & Madison Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1931
Year Built
95 years old
31
Floors
238
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District NYC Landmark

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $84,948,750
Land Value: $18,016,200
Exemptions: $168,550

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

Lot Area: 42,143 SF
Building Area: 617,569 SF
Built FAR: 14.65
Allowed FAR: 10

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 $5,352 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1948, making it approximately 78 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: RLS10607286
First Listed: 1/12/2019
Closed: 5/4/2020
Contract Date: 1/14/2019

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Maureen Leness

Listing Contact: (917) 414-8043

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