253 E 61st Street
MLS® #RLS10708869
Listing by Lasko Real Estate
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Baths
3,800
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1899)
Property Details
Description
Attention developers, builders, and those looking for a project - turn your vision into reality at 253 E 61st Street! This 4-story single family home built in the late 19th century is 36' deep on a 19.5' x 82.42' lot with a 2-story extension and approximately 3,100 square feet above ground plus a 700 square foot cellar. Located in a C2-8 zoning district, this lot is buildable to 7,500 square feet or 13,860 square feet with available additional air rights, based on an FAR of 10 for both residential and community facility use. Because this property is entirely within 100 feet of the intersection of E 61st Street and 2nd Avenue, the building can have 100% lot coverage, per 23-156(b). The excess air rights of 6,360 square feet are sold separately. This property has endless potential, don't miss out on it!
Building Information
About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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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328
Median Asking Price
$1.75M
Median $/Sqft
$1,532
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
24
Price Reduced
31%
Sold (30 Days)
34
Median Sale Price
$1.52M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/16/26, 10:38 AM EST
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Location
253 E 61st Street, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue
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