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SOLD FOR $2,225,000

· Closed May 22, 2024

157 E 75th Street #5S
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,225,000

157 E 75th Street #5S

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10963127

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,504/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5 of 5
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes, CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1910
Structure Type Townhouse
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 1410-0024-00157-000-000005S
Block/Lot 01410/0024

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Dec 13, 2023 $2,495,000 -
Currently Apr 28, 2026 $2,225,000 -10.8%

Description

European Style Home in Elegant Double Townhouse; Unique, Covetable, 5 Rooms 157 East 75th Street is on a pretty Upper East Side street dotted with carriage houses and lined with trees. Apartment 5S is on its top floor, with 50 feet of southern exposure and accessed by the coop’s elevator and staircase. The apartment’s tasteful foyer leads one into an expansive, sunny, 33-foot-wide living room with wood-burning fireplace. Its oversized windows are framed with wooden shutters, and an enclosed wet bar with wine refrigerator is hidden behind a door. Also facing south, the large primary bedroom has a wood-burning fireplace and a substantial ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom has a skylight plus full bathroom in the adjacent hall. There is a powder room off of the large, windowed eat-in-kitchen. A unique and charming small solarium and terrace are accessed through the kitchen and primary bedroom. This home has immense style throughout. Apartment: Grand Proportions Facing South Two Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Eat-in Kitchen Two Wood-Burning Fireplaces Wet Bar Solarium and Small Terrace Ample Closets Building: 12 Apartments Elevator and Staircase Attentive Resident Manager Delivers Mail and Accepts Packages Pied-a-terres Allowed Pets Welcome Washer/Dryer in Apartment with Board Approval Up to 50% Financing Permitted Laundry Room Private Garden 1% Flip Tax

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common On Floor Common Area Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

Garden

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 12
Stories 5
Structure Townhouse

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,504/mo
Original Price $2,495,000
Sale Price $2,225,000
Previous Price $2,495,000

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

343

Median Asking Price

$1.52M

Median $/Sqft

$1,546

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

26

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/28/26, 3:59 AM EST

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Location

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157 E 75th Street #5S, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1882
Year Built
144 years old
5
Floors
12
Residential Units
R8B
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District Extension

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,577,250
Land Value: $245,700
Exemptions: $34,950

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

Lot Area: 3,848 SF
Building Area: 13,040 SF
Built FAR: 3.39
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 $4,504 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $0, or roughly $0 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

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

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 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: RLS10963127
First Listed: 12/13/2023
On Market: 12/13/2023
Price Changed: 1/4/2024
Closed: 5/22/2024
Contract Date: 12/12/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Gioia Zwack

Listing Contact: (646) 644-4642

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