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SOLD FOR $375,000

· Closed September 11, 2023

12 E 97TH Street #3J
Closed For Sale Co-op

$375,000

12 E 97TH Street #3J

Upper East Side, Manhattan

12 E 97TH ST OWNERS

MLS® #RLS10886501

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,026/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 3 of 11

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1928)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 11
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1602-0060-00012-000-000003J

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 17, 2023 $495,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 22, 2023 $395,000 -20.2%
Currently Apr 30, 2026 $375,000 -5.1%

Description

12 East 97th Street. Located right off Fifth Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side, is this quiet ALCOVE STUDIO apartment. A perfect pied-a-terre or primary residence, the apartment has a comfortable living room/ bedroom, a full updated kitchen with dishwasher and a separate dining area (which is sometimes converted to a bedroom) and bath. Great walk-in closet, beamed ceilings and hardwood floors. The building is a beautiful prewar that's pet friendly, with full-time doorman and live-in super. It has a beautiful lobby and garden entry. In the basement is a windowed laundry room, a bike room, and a common storage room with designated spaces for each apartment. Located in popular Carnegie Hill near the Reservoir jogging paths, Central Park tennis courts, the East Meadow and Mt. Sinai Hospital. It is a quick walk to the Conservatory Gardens and many museums, shops and restaurants. Beautiful St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral with its striking onion domes is just across the street. There is a capital assessment of $93.00 per month through December 2026.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,026/mo
Original Price $495,000
Sale Price $375,000
Previous Price $395,000

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

337

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,585

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

26

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/30/26, 4:03 PM EST

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12 E 97TH Street #3J, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1969
Year Built
57 years old
3
Floors
3
Residential Units
R5
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $111,000
Land Value: $9,780
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 3,252 SF
Built FAR: 1.63
Allowed FAR: 1.5

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 $1,026 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 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: RLS10886501
First Listed: 1/17/2023
Price Changed: 4/22/2023
Closed: 9/11/2023
Contract Date: 1/17/2023

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Katherine Slattery

Listing Contact: (917) 855-0222

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