For Sale · Listing by Compass
49 E 96th Street #18B
Upper East Side, Manhattan
$2,500,000
49 E 96th Street #18B
MLS® #RLS20119368
Listing by Compass
Open Houses Scheduled
Wednesday, October 14 • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, October 18 • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
REBNY 2025: signed Buyer Representation Agreement required before any showing.
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2.5
- Baths
- N/A
- Sq. Ft.
- 1929
- Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: East,North,South,West facing
- Fireplace: 1 fireplace
- Character: Pre-war building (1929)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Oct 14, 2026 | $2,500,000 | - |
| Currently | Oct 14, 2026 | $2,500,000 | - |
Description
High floor apartment with a sprawling layout, open views through 16 windows, semi-private elevator landing, and an in-unit washer/dryer, in a highly coveted white-glove Art Deco building one block from Central Park. Filled with pre-war grandeur and rare comforts. This home's thoughtful layout begins in a foyer with two large closets and continues through a beautiful gallery into an impressive living room with a fireplace that connects via a double-wide doorway to a formal dining room. Together, these rooms feature six picture windows offering open, sunny views east and south over the NYC skyline. The dining room also connects through another door to a powder room and the massive, windowed, chef's kitchen with a breakfast bar. Behind the kitchen is the extra-large windowed laundry room. The service entrance is perfectly placed for easy access to the kitchen and laundry room. The bedrooms offer rare scale. The palatial corner primary bedroom measures 18'7" x 18'4" and has four windows with open views south of the NYC skyline and west over Central Park, four large closets, and an en suite bathroom. The spacious second bedroom has two south-facing windows and two walk-in closets. The full second bathroom is right outside. The oversized windowed office also works well as a third bedroom. 49 East 96th Street is a distinguished white-glove Art Deco cooperative featuring a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, private storage, bike storage, a newly renovated gym, and additional laundry in the basement. 2% flip tax. Pets are allowed with board approval. Ideally located one block from Central Park and Museum Mile, residents enjoy easy access to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Abundant dining, shopping, and cultural destinations surround the building, as do many of the city's best schools. Moments from the 96th Street 6-train and also connected via the crosstown bus to the A, B, C, 1, 2, and 3 subway lines. * Some pictures are virtually staged, though no finishes or fixtures were changed.
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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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322
Median Asking Price
$1.75M
Median $/Sqft
$1,543
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
20
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
52
Median Sale Price
$1.32M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 10/14/26, 4:27 PM EST
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Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $4,219.98 per month. Confirm the exact amount with Milton Coste 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 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1929, making it approximately 97 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 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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Quick Facts
Monthly Costs Estimate
$500,000
Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Est. Monthly Payment
$0
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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 $2M to $2,999,999 at 1.25%, applied to the whole purchase price. It is due in cash at closing and cannot be financed.
Estimated mansion tax at asking
$31,250
Estimate based on the asking price. Confirm your own obligation with your real estate attorney.
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