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SOLD FOR $1,999,999

Listed at $2,150,000 · Sold 7.0% below asking · Closed June 20, 2013

170 2ND Avenue #5B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,150,000

170 2ND Avenue #5B

East Village, Manhattan

170 SECOND AVE OWNE

MLS® #RLS10053983

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,672/mo
Neighborhood East Village
Floor 5 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 15
View City
Exposure North,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street East 10th Street & East 11th Street
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0452-0006-00170-000-000005B

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 20, 2013 $2,150,000 -
Price Reduced Jun 25, 2013 $1,999,999 -7.0%

Description

This stunning and recently renovated 2 Bedroom home is the only one of its kind on the market in the East Village. A grand and light-filled entry foyer welcomes you into the home and serves as the axis of the apartment. A wall of windows in the formal dining room provides views of the Empire State Building and the midtown skyline, while the windowed eat-in-kitchen features custom cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, top-of-the line appliances and a spacious and practical center island. The very large living room features protected views over historic St. Marks Church and gets excellent light all day long. The over-sized corner master bedroom has postcard views, great light, and generous twin closets, while the marble windowed master bathroom features an original, fully restored bathtub and a separate stall shower. The apartment also features fully updated electrical and plumbing systems, 9'+ ceilings, the original basket weave patterned wooden floors, crown moldings and much, much more. This home synthesizes the charm and quality of pre-war construction with 21st century conveniences and updates. This is the best apartment line in the East Village's finest full-service pre-war cooperative.170 Second Avenue is a 24 hour elevatorman building, with a resident superintendent and fantastic staff, private storage, a bicycle room, central laundry and one of downtown's most elegant lobbies.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,672/mo
Sale Price $1,999,999
Previous Price $1,999,999

The East Village remains New York’s epicenter of counter-culture and artistic expression. Known for its active street life, community gardens, and legendary music venues, the neighborhood offers an energy unlike any other. The real estate market is characterized by historic tenement-style cooperatives, historic low-rise walk-ups, and a growing selection of modern boutique condominiums that offer luxury amenities in Downtown Manhattan.

East Village Live Market Data

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Active Listings

101

Median Asking Price

$1.28M

Median $/Sqft

$1,763

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

12

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.36M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/27/26, 11:42 PM EST

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Location

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170 2ND Avenue #5B, East Village, New York County • Near East 10th Street & East 11th Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1928
Year Built
98 years old
15
Floors
76
Residential Units
R7A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $13,050,900
Land Value: $922,500
Exemptions: $20,610

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

Lot Area: 7,616 SF
Building Area: 97,896 SF
Built FAR: 12.85
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 $2,672 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 1928, making it approximately 98 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.

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

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: RLS10053983
First Listed: 4/20/2013
Price Changed: 6/25/2013
Closed: 6/20/2013
Contract Date: 4/18/2013

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Dennis L Feldman

Listing Contact: (917) 309-0300

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