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SOLD FOR $485,000

· Closed August 6, 2021

170 LENOX Avenue #5A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$485,000

170 LENOX Avenue #5A

East Village, Manhattan

170 LENOX AVENUE

MLS® #RLS10704247

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

3

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1961

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1961
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,490/mo
Neighborhood East Village
Floor 5 of 8

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5 of 8
Exposure East,North
Pets Yes
Year Built 1961

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 11, 2021 $485,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $485,000 -

Description

Grand 2 possibly 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, apartment on the 5th floor in an elevator pre war building designed by famed architect Robert T. Lyons ( architect for Gramercy Park Hotel). Located conveniently on 119th St and Lenox Avenue. Bright and sunny, this apartment also has a den in addition to the bedrooms, living room, study and dining room. The home boasts 9.3-foot ceilings, and the east facing bedrooms are overlooking the brownstone rooftops on 119th Street. There is a kitchen big enough to include a table. W/D hookup already installed. Elements of the apartment are in good condition including the floors and kitchen. The baths, electrics and the surface of the walls will require some attention. Convenient to the best shops, restaurants, cafes and bars of Central Harlem. 3 blocks to the 2/3 express trains, short walk to metro-north. Close to Whole Foods on 125th Street. Trader Joe's and Target coming soon to 125th St. Easy access to Central Park and Mount Morris Park.The income cap for this well-managed co-op is $136,440 regardless of household size (based on the 120% AMI for a 4 person household. 90% financing allowed. Pets are allowed up to 25lbs. There is also an asset cap and resale cap, best explained by reaching out to the listing agent.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,490/mo
Sale Price $485,000

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

96

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,761

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$1.41M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/23/26, 7:05 PM EST

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170 LENOX Avenue #5A, East Village, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1902
Year Built
124 years old
8
Floors
34
Residential Units
R7-2
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Mount Morris Park Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $2,852,550
Land Value: $270,000
Exemptions: $2,852,550

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

Lot Area: 8,578 SF
Building Area: 68,750 SF
Built FAR: 8.01
Allowed FAR: 3.44

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 $1,490 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1961, making it approximately 65 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: RLS10704247
First Listed: 3/11/2021
Price Changed: 3/11/2021
Closed: 8/6/2021
Contract Date: 3/6/2021

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Sarah Pedersen

Listing Contact: (212) 381-2562

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