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SOLD FOR $8,350,000

· Closed September 14, 2023

53 E 66TH Street #5AB
Closed For Sale Co-op

$8,350,000

53 E 66TH Street #5AB

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10892953

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

4

Bedrooms

4

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1924

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Year Built 1924
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $8,421/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 10

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1924)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 8
Baths 4 Full
Floor 5 of 10
Pets Yes
Cross Street MADISON AVENUE and PARK AVENUE
Year Built 1924
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

Sprawling triple-mint 4 Bedroom home in a luxurious prewar cooperative resting in prime Lenox Hill. Residence 5AB is impeccably renovated and exceptionally elegant, offering sun-filled windows on 4 exposures, a gracious flow for entertaining and spectacular fit and finish throughout. The richly-appointed, architecturally-detailed home is accessed by an elevator spilling into a private vestibule and proper entry foyer beyond. An oversized living room with beamed ceilings, wall of south-facing windows, and striking marble wood-burning fireplace flanked by built-ins affords a perfect backdrop for hosting guests. The seamless flow continues into the grand formal dining room and handsome double-exposure den/library with a marble wood-burning fireplace, exuding modern sophistication. A wet bar with ice maker and wine fridge allow easy serving for your fabulous cocktail parties. For the gourmet, the chef's kitchen is a showstopper, featuring top-of-the-line appointments, gorgeous marble counters and walls, and premium appliances by Wolf and Gaggennau. The bedroom wing is a quiet oasis highlighted by a divine private primary suite. A custom-outfitted dressing area with generous closets and spa-like bath with shower enhance the ambience. All upscale in the home bathrooms are styled with high-end fixtures and radiant heated tile floors. Three additional bedrooms - two en-suite, another which can also serve as an office/media room, a sizable laundry room, tremendous closet space, central air with humidifiers, and a Savant home automation system heighten the allure.

Built in 1924 by famed architect Mott B. Schmidt, 53 East 66th Street is a desirable prewar cooperative distinguished by an attractive brick and stone facade with decorative moldings and patterned brickwork. The full-service doorman building offers a live-in super and an onsite gym as well as storage bins. Pets are allowed. The incredible Upper East Side location is just a block and a half from Central Park, and close to NYC's best shops and restaurants, and public transportation. Pets, pieds-a-terre, and 50% financing permitted.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 27
Stories 10
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $8,421/mo
Original Price $9,500,000
Sale Price $8,350,000
Previous Price $8,500,000

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

322

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,453

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

16

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

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53 E 66TH Street #5AB, Upper East Side, New York County • Near MADISON AVENUE and PARK AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10892953
First Listed: 5/9/2022
Price Changed: 9/27/2023
Closed: 9/14/2023
Contract Date: 5/9/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Bryce McClure

Listing Contact: (203) 257-4018

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