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· Closed January 12, 2026

166 E 61st Street #8H
Closed For Sale Co-op

$460,000

166 E 61st Street #8H

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20047164

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1963

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1963
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,665/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 8 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East facing
  • Climate Control: Central Air
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 8 of 20
Exposure East
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes, CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1963
Parking Garage Available
Parking Features Garage
Structure Type HighRise,MixedUse
Flooring Hardwood, Parquet
Furnished Unfurnished
Block/Lot 00053/1119

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 9, 2025 $469,000 -
Currently Apr 28, 2026 $460,000 -1.9%

Description

Sunny Alcove Studio Gem with Queensborough Bridge Views Discover this incredibly well located, sunny, and huge (measuring 610 square feet per floor plan) alcove studio featuring picturesque Queensborough Bridge views. Apartment 8H enjoys abundant eastern light and boasts a generous 21-foot living room with ample space for both seating and a sizable dining table. The thoughtfully partitioned alcove bedroom comfortably accommodates a queen bed and dresser. The updated kitchen has clean white cabinetry, modern appliances, and neutral granite countertops. The stylish bathroom features Carrara marble tiling and stainless steel fixtures. Storage abounds throughout the apartment with custom-fitted California Closets in the entryway as well as the dressing area. The apartment is pin-drop quiet with Citiquiet windows. 166 East 61st Street is a professionally managed cooperative. The laundry room was recently updated with new machines, and the building offers common storage and a bike room. Pied-a-terres, guarantors, co-purchases are permitted. The building is pet friendly. This location is unbeatable, with eight subway lines, amazing restaurants and shopping all located within a few blocks. This gem will not last! Please note the apartment is virtually staged.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common On Floor Common Area Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet

Building Amenities

Elevators

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 165
Stories 20
Structure HighRise,MixedUse

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,665/mo
Original Price $469,000
Sale Price $460,000
Previous Price $469,000

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

606

Median Asking Price

$1.15M

Median $/Sqft

$1,285

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

62

Median Sale Price

$1.26M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/28/26, 10:58 AM EST

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Location

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166 E 61st Street #8H, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

C4-7
Zoning District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $9,486,450
Land Value: $9,486,450
Exemptions: $9,486,450

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

Lot Area: 10,801 SF
Allowed FAR: 10

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 $1,665 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 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1963, making it approximately 63 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: RLS20047164
First Listed: 9/9/2025
On Market: 9/9/2025
Price Changed: 1/15/2026
Closed: 1/12/2026
Contract Date: 9/2/2025

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Elizabeth Johnson

Listing Contact: (917) 292-4845

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