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SOLD FOR $5,500,000

· Closed August 26, 2022

33 E 70th Street #8-C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$5,500,000

33 E 70th Street #8-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10792028

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Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $6,900/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 11

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Wall Units
  • Character: Pre-war building (1929)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 3 Full
Floor 8 of 11
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Fifth Avenue/Madison Avenue
Year Built 1929
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1385/7502

Description

Enormous and elegant 8 room with $1900 maintenance. Maintenance is subsidized by the owner for 1 year from sale, while the building re-leases the owned retail. Oversized and with partial Park vistas from 5 rooms, this sunny classic 8 into 7 room apartment is approximately 3,150 square feet, has remarkably low maintenance and is beautifully decorated. One enters into an elegant foyer and then into a 20' gallery. The 27' living room features 10 foot ceilings and a wood burning fireplace, and flows into a small sitting/library area which is adjacent to the formal dining room. There is an elegant wet bar/pantry with Sub-Zero wine storage and large kitchen with a full breakfast area. The spacious 22' primary bedroom has large built-ins and a dressing area. The two other large guest bedrooms share a bath. A fourth bedroom and bath were successfully created from 2 staff rooms. This elegant pre-war building has a newly renovated lobby and gym as well as a bike room. The resident manager oversees a full staff of doormen and porters and the Cooperative's financials benefit from owning the building's full block of prestigious retail space along Madison Avenue. Pets welcome, 50% financing, 2% flip by Buyer, Thru-the-wall AC, Laundry.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Den Entrance Foyer Pantry Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 11
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $6,900/mo
Sale Price $5,500,000
Previous Price $5,995,000

The 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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Active Listings

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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33 E 70th Street #8-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Fifth Avenue/Madison Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10792028
First Listed: 2/9/2021
Price Changed: 8/26/2022
Closed: 8/26/2022
Contract Date: 2/8/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Carlin Smith

Listing Contact: (917) 753-7028

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