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SOLD FOR $968,000

· Closed September 9, 2014

126 W 96TH Street #2D
Closed For Sale Co-op

$968,000

126 W 96TH Street #2D

Chelsea, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10030479

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Stribling & Associates Ltd

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1962

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1962
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,393/mo
Neighborhood Chelsea

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,West facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths null Full
Exposure East,North,West
Pets Yes
Year Built 1962

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 13, 2014 $895,000 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $968,000 +8.2%

Description

This 2 bedroom home is a combination of a studio and a 1 bedroom resulting in an extraordinarily spacious apartment with 2 full bathrooms and a bonus windowed office. The apartment also features 10 foot ceilings, a wide entry foyer, separate dining alcove, updated kitchen appliances and several large closets with one walk-in. With increasingly few 2 bedroom, 2 bath options on the Upper West Side, this is a great opportunity to own a beautiful home in an elevator building with low monthlies. The well maintained coop is located within a short walking distance to Whole Foods, both west side train lines and Central Park and features a Live-in Super and central Laundry. Parents purchasing for children OK. Cats OK, sorry no dogs allowed. CONTRACT SIGNED.

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,393/mo
Original Price $895,000
Previous Price $895,000

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

Chelsea Live Market Data

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Active Listings

318

Median Asking Price

$1.77M

Median $/Sqft

$1,746

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

15

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

N/A

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126 W 96TH Street #2D, Chelsea, New York County

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1960
Year Built
66 years old
6
Floors
78
Residential Units
R7A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $2,881,350
Land Value: $234,900
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 20,000 SF
Building Area: 72,000 SF
Built FAR: 3.6
Allowed FAR: 4

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 monthly maintenance are $1,393 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1962, making it approximately 64 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. 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: RLS10030479
First Listed: 5/13/2014
Price Changed: 9/9/2014
Closed: 9/9/2014
Contract Date: 5/13/2014

Listing Courtesy of Stribling & Associates Ltd - John C. Barbato

Listing Contact: (917) 254-7630

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