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· Closed August 24, 2018

153 E 57TH Street #3A
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153 E 57TH Street #3A

Midtown East, Manhattan

GOTHAM TOWNE HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10044932

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Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

1

Bath

500

Sq. Ft.

1959

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 500 sq ft
Year Built 1959
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $882/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown East
Floor 3 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 20
Exposure North
Cooling Wall Units
Pets CatsOk
Cross Street Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue
Year Built 1959
Living Area 500 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1312-0028-00153-000-000003A

Description

$30,000 PRICE REDUCTION. This apartment has the most compelling combination of price, maintenance and tax deductibility in the entire area! Absolutely the Best Value on the East Side for an Alcove Studio, convertible to a Junior 1 Bedroom. With the lowest maintenance that includes all utilities (no electric bill for AC) and 60% tax deductibility, this comfortable, north facing alcove studio, with a generous 10'-3" x 8'-8" sleeping alcove, features updated hardwood floors, new stainless appliances, was recently painted and is cul-de-sac quiet. This home is central to everything the East Fifties and Sixties have to offer: Whole Foods, a 24 hr. Duane Reade pharmacy and market, 3 Equinox health clubs, Home Depot, dozens of Citi Bikes, the subway hub for all East side and West side trains, Bloomingdales and Central Park - all just minutes away.Built in 1959 and converted in 1986, Gotham Towne House is a remarkable, centrally located, full-time doorman coop with high shareholder ownership, Impeccable Financials, Subleasing for Five Years, an elegant lobby, resident email notification, natural gas heating, a large common laundry with card system, suitcase storage, a 24 hour parking garage and Spectrum Cable is discounted over 25%. Co-purchasing and pied a terre ownership is permitted (and cats are welcome too).

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building GOTHAM TOWNE HOUSE
Total Units 188
Stories 20

Financial Details

Maintenance $882/mo
Original Price $539,000
Sale Price $509,000
Previous Price $539,000

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

Midtown East Live Market Data

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Active Listings

221

Median Asking Price

$1.69M

Median $/Sqft

$1,656

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

12

Median Sale Price

$1.31M

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153 E 57TH Street #3A, Midtown East, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue

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Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10044932
First Listed: 11/24/2017
Price Changed: 2/9/2018
Closed: 8/24/2018
Contract Date: 11/24/2017

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Brian Philpott

Listing Contact: (917) 757-5503

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