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142 E 71ST Street #4A

For Sale · Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

142 E 71ST Street #4A

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

$1,750,000

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$1,750,000

142 E 71ST Street #4A

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20109997

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2
Bedrooms
2.5
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1927
Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1927
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $5,747/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 4 of 11

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Climate Control: Other
  • Character: Pre-war building (1927)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 4 of 11
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Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1927
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01405/0051

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 18, 2026 $1,750,000 -
Currently Aug 19, 2026 $1,750,000 -

Description

This corner Classic Six apartment, with additional office or staff room on lobby level, in a full service pre-war co-op in a prime Upper East Side neighborhood is offered for sale for the first time since the building converted to cooperative ownership in 1979. This fourth floor corner home has a large, sunny west facing living room with wood-burning fireplace, corner sunny primary bedroom with charming street views and en-suite bath, second bedroom and dining room with charming views to 71st St., one of the prettiest Upper East Side blocks, (featured in the classic film "Breakfast at Tiffany's"). The staff room, staff bath and kitchen face the quiet well-kept courtyard. The apartment has an additional 2nd windowed staff room or office off the lobby level of the building that comes with the apartment and can trade separately, but only to existing shareholders. The lobby staff room has shares assessed separately, the maintenance attributable to this staff room is 645.11; the maintenance attributable to the main apartment is $5,102. In addition the apartment comes with a large storage cage in the basement. The apartment is in its original classic configuration ready for your updating with beautiful, well maintained hardwood floors and sanded and primed walls. The estate has brought up additional power into the apartment. The apartment now has 200 amps that the purchaser can distribute throughout the apartment depending on their needs. Understanding that purchasers will in all likelihood be updating the apartment, the estate has plans approved by the cooperative corporation and the NYC Department of Buildings for several popular options. These plans are available on request. The building allows through wall air conditioning or central air conditioning. 142 East 71st Street is an established, well-maintained, full service cooperative of 43 units with full-time staff and live in resident manager. There is a capital assessment of $2,002 currently in effect for the main apartment and $253.22 for the lobby staff room for a total of $2,255 assessment. Please call text or email for an appointment to view.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building None

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Bike Storage Storage

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 43
Stories 11
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $5,747/mo

Lenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

439

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,500

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

11

Price Reduced

37%

Sold (30 Days)

38

Median Sale Price

$999K

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Location

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142 E 71ST Street #4A, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1927
Year Built
99 years old
11
Floors
43
Residential Units
R9X
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $12,557,250
Land Value: $2,065,500
Exemptions: $133,363

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

Lot Area: 10,039 SF
Building Area: 88,829 SF
Built FAR: 8.85
Allowed FAR: 9

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 $5,747 per month. Confirm the exact amount with Milton Coste before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1927, making it approximately 99 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: Pets Allowed ,Building Pets Allowed Comments:Pets Allowed. Contact Milton Coste for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or milton@miltoncoste.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: RLS20109997
First Listed: 8/18/2026
On Market: 8/18/2026
Price Changed: 8/18/2026
Contract Date: 8/18/2026

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - John R Edwards

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9252

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Quick Facts

Status Active Type Co-op Neighborhood Lenox Hill Borough Manhattan
County New York
Floor 4 of 11
Year Built 1927
First Listed 8/18/2026
Maintenance $5,747/mo

Monthly Costs Estimate

Down Payment 20%

$350,000

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Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Loan Term 30 years

Est. Monthly Payment

$0

Principal & Interest $0
PMI (under 20% down) $0
Maintenance $5,747
Total Monthly $0

Estimates only. Consult a lender for exact figures.

Mansion tax applies at this price point

New York State charges the buyer a mansion tax on residential purchases at $1,000,000 or more. At this asking price the tier is $1M to $1,999,999 at 1.00%, applied to the whole purchase price. It is due in cash at closing and cannot be financed.

Estimated mansion tax at asking

$17,500

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