Key Details

Listed: Oct 4, 2024

Last Price Change: ($31,000) on Nov 12

Days on Market: 51

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Lenox Hill (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Listing viewed 430 times

Monthly Maintenance: $1,538

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $3,248

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $4,786

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($162,250), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Entertain in style in this oversized one-bedroom home. The grand living room features a wood-burning fireplace and western light, while the king-sized bedroom offers tremendous closet space and views west to lovely trees. A formal entry foyer, large bathroom, and smartly designed kitchen complete the picture.

Where else can you find a renovated prewar one bedroom apartment in an elegant doorman building for the price of a studio? This is an incredible opportunity that should not be missed.

315 East 68th Street is a luxury, full-service pre-war cooperative located between 1st and 2nd Avenues. Designed by architects George and Edward Blum in 1930-1931, the building has 24-hour doormen, a live-in super, porters, and handymen.

There is a fitness center, bike room, laundry room, and a lavishly landscaped roof terrace. The Q line is conveniently located 1 block away. Pied-a-terres and co-purchasing allowed on a case-by-case basis.

Pets permitted on a case by case basis. There is a 2% flip tax. 75% financing permitted.

About 315 East 68th Street

315 East 68th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 62, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Distinguished 6 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

None 2 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Discrete 1 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

No 0 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

Attractive 2 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 30 blocks 3 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Very Little 3 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Spacious 4 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

10-15 1 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

None 0 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1931
289 Apartments
17 Floors

Building Amenities

Conversion Year: 1981
FT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
Garden
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator

About this Building

Pros

Attractive masonry building
Concierge
Roof garden
Convenient to transportation and shopping
Doorman
Elegant- landscaped entrance
Quiet street
Close to Subway

Cons

Not many views
No garage

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Subways

at Lexington Ave 0.26 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.36 miles

at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.47 miles

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About 315 East 68th Street

315 East 68th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 62, based on:

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