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SOLD FOR $10,200,000

· Closed October 12, 2018

21 E 61ST Street #5E
Closed For Sale Condop

$10,200,000

$2,512 per sq ft

21 E 61ST Street #5E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

Carlton House

MLS® #RLS10016959

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

5

Bedrooms

6

Baths

4,060

Sq. Ft.

1951

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 6
Living Area 4,060 sq ft
Year Built 1951
Ownership Condop
HOA/Common Charges $12,841/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,South,West facing
  • New Construction: Brand new building

Property Details

Type Condop
Ownership Condop
Total Rooms 9
Baths null Full
Exposure East,North,South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE
Year Built 1951 (New)
Living Area 4,060 sq ft
Parcel # 1376-0015-00021-000-000005E

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 26, 2018 $12,500,000 -
Currently May 3, 2026 $10,200,000 -18.4%

Description

Brand new, triple-mint nine-room residence in the newly reimagined Carlton House, perfectly set along Madison Avenue.

This beautifully proportioned 4,060 sq. ft. home features a stately living room, formal dining room and huge corner eat-in-kitchen with adjoining great room all overlooking Madison Avenue, as well as five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms.

In this flawlessly designed home, entertaining and living space blend seamlessly to create the pinnacle in luxury living. A large entry foyer welcomes you to a dramatic gallery, leading to all entertaining rooms with grand avenue views. The corner state-of-the-art chefs eat-in kitchen features custom white lacquered cabinetry offering abundant storage, resilient polished Quartzite countertops and breakfast bar, Dornbracht fixtures, and all top-of-the-line Miele appliances including a 5-burner gas stove, whisper-quiet dishwasher, double wall oven, 36" integrated refrigerator and 106-bottle wine refrigerator.

The large master suite features a windowed spa bathroom with custom double vanities in Sycamore wood with polished Statuario Faina marble countertops, large soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower and polished nickel Waterworks fixtures. There are four additional bedrooms, each with its own en-suite quartzite and marble bathroom, any of which can easily be used as a library or home office as well. Additional features include 7" wide plank bleached quarter-sawn White Oak flooring throughout, radiant heat floors in all full bathrooms, state-of-the-art electronic and temperature controls and private laundry.

The Carlton House has been transformed to the highest standards of the 21st century. Imagined and designed by the famed Katherine Newman Design Team with architecture by Beyer Binder Belle Architects, this luxurious building has set a new standard for new developments in Manhattan. In addition to its sumptuous design, the Carlton House offers impeccable services, including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, hotel services available through Luxury Attache, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a 65-foot indoor swimming pool, steam and treatment rooms, a game room, storage and bicycle storage. Perfect as full-time residence, pied-a-terre or investment and can be bought in LLC, trust and corporations. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor. File No C11-0007.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Common Charges $12,841/mo
Original Price $12,500,000
Sale Price $10,200,000
Previous Price $12,500,000

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

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

36

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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Location

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21 E 61ST Street #5E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1940
Year Built
86 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R5
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $71,940
Land Value: $19,380
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,660 SF
Building Area: 1,400 SF
Built FAR: 0.53
Allowed FAR: 1.5

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 common charges are $12,841 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 5 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 4,060 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1951, making it approximately 75 years old.

This listing is a condop, a hybrid structure where the building is legally a co-op but individual units are sold with greater flexibility, often including subletting rights similar to condos.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $10,200,000 for 4,060 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $2,512. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10016959
First Listed: 4/26/2018
Price Changed: 10/12/2018
Closed: 10/12/2018
Contract Date: 4/26/2018

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Daniella Gross Schlisser

Listing Contact: (917) 774-2800

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