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SOLD FOR $2,500,000

· Closed October 24, 2023

49 E 96th Street #4/5E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,500,000

49 E 96th Street #4/5E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10903497

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,451/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 4 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Floor 4 of 19
View City
Exposure West
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Madison Avenue/Park Avenue
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1602/20

Description

Your search is over! Approaching 2,000 exquisite sq ft, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence has it all! Distinguished by a stately staircase with a wrought iron bannister, this gracious entrance gallery (an important first beat to any home) leads to the generously-sized, sun-kissed living room appointed with masterful millwork that accommodates (with ease) a grand piano and multiple seating areas. Adjacent to the living room, the equally sun-flooded formal dining room readily converts to a handsome (and private) Zoom room as needed. A cheerful windowed kitchen (with countertop seating) designed in white and stylish tones of gray offers a large separate pantry providing exceptional storage and valuable additional countertop work-space! Discreetly positioned, the ever important (and rare to find) large powder room is perfectly placed to serve this floor. Ascending to the 5th floor's graciously-sized landing, the bedroom level uniquely offers coveted privacy, space, and light. The primary suite enjoys copious closet space and an elegant windowed primary bath finished in white marble and nickel fixtures.The second and third bedrooms each revel in their own ensuite baths, and also enjoy ample closet space (with plenty of room to grow). Other important features include the essential washer and dryer (located on the bedroom level), through-the-wall air conditioning, pristine hardwood floors, and distinctive beamed ceilings. Perfectly poised in the Carnegie Hill Historic District, this home is a short distance from the best schools, the wonders of Central Park (including the reservoir and multiple newly renovated children's playgrounds), transportation, and iconic cultural institutions that line Museum Mile, such as the Guggenheim Museum, the Cooper Hewitt Museum and the Metropolitan Museum. The building's attentive staff include 24-hour doormen and a resident manager who will attend to your every need. Additional amenities include a small exercise studio with a Peloton bike, common bike storage, and basement storage (for a nominal fee). To top it off, this beautiful home has one of the LOWEST maintenance charges (for this square footage) on the Upper East Side! 2 percent flip taxes payable by the purchaser. This Carnegie Hill duplex residence offers the utmost in Manhattan Living!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Pantry Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 19
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,451/mo
Sale Price $2,500,000

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

321

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,453

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

15

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

37

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

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49 E 96th Street #4/5E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Madison Avenue/Park Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10903497
First Listed: 4/3/2023
Price Changed: 4/3/2023
Closed: 10/24/2023
Contract Date: 4/3/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Maria Manuche

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