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The Clare, 301 East 61st Street, #PH

$7,500,000 ($2,586 per ft2) | 4 beds, 4 baths | Approx. 2,900 ft2
Building Profile  | 
51 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jul 18, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($495,000) on Sep 6
    Days on Market: 51
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Lenox Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $5,635
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $6,220
Total Taxes & Fees: $11,855 ($4.09/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $37,570
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $49,425 ($17.04/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,500,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This stunning four-bedroom, four-bathroom penthouse is located in the desirable Lenox Hill neighborhood, providing immediate access to the Upper East Side, Midtown, shopping, dining, medical institutions, the U.N. and consulates, Central Park, and the East River promenade. Public transportation is easily accessible with multiple train lines, bus service, CitiBike stations, and the 59th Street Bridge all nearby.
  • Luxurious Interiors: The contemporary interiors feature 13-foot-tall ceilings, skylights, and floor-to-ceiling windows, with some units boasting 18-foot-high ceilings. The open gourmet kitchen is equipped with upscale Gaggenau and Miele appliances.
  • Outdoor Spaces: The penthouse offers three levels of outdoor space, including a massive roof deck with breathtaking 360-degree views of the city, and a sunset terrace attached to the palatial owner’s retreat.
  • Comfort and Convenience: The owner’s retreat features a walk-in custom closet, a row of wardrobes, and a spa bathroom with a deep-soaking infinity bathtub, separate shower, and floating double vanity. The property also includes two secondary suites, one with its own terrace, and a convenient laundry room.
  • Building Amenities: Built in 2017, the building offers a full amenity floor with a fitness center, a lounge with a dining area, and an outdoor deck. Other amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby, fitness and wellness studio, landscaped terrace, Club House, 13th floor lounge and roof deck, bicycle room, and proximity to the Roosevelt Island Tram.
  • Financial Benefits: The building, which contains 30 apartments, has a 421-a tax abatement in effect until 2027, providing significant tax savings for the owner.

Description

Enjoy the epitome of indoor-outdoor living in this stunning four-bedroom, four-bathroom penthouse featuring three levels of extraordinary outdoor space, contemporary interiors, a massive skylight and spectacular 360-degree views in a modern, full-service Lenox Hill condominium.Key-locked elevators welcome you inside this 2,900-square-foot duplex where 13-foot-tall ceilings and skylights soar above wide-plank hardwood floors, designer wallcoverings and walls of floor-to-ceiling windows framing magnificent light and views. On the home’s upper level, a gracious foyer flanked by a large storage room ushers you into a magazine-worthy great room topped with a spectacular 22-foot by 14-foot skylight. Relax and entertain in this exceptional setting, or chase the sun with morning coffee or cocktails on terraces facing east and west.

Chefs will gravitate towards the open gourmet kitchen featuring sleek Scandinavian custom cabinetry, rich marble, and a fleet of upscale Gaggenau and Miele appliances. The massive waterfall island is the perfect perch for casual meals and conversation overlooking the East River and 59th Street Bridge. A secondary suite on this level offers terrace access, making it ideal as a study, home office or guest accommodation.

Head upstairs to discover the home’s crowning glory - a glorious roof deck with breathtaking views that stretch across the city skyline.Three more en suite bedrooms are tucked on the home’s private lower level, including the palatial owner’s retreat. Here, the king-size bedroom is wrapped in southern and western exposures, a walk-in custom closet, a row of wardrobes and a spectacular sunset terrace. In the owner’s spa bathroom, a deep-soaking infinity bathtub, separate shower, and floating double vanity are surrounded by radiant heated floors, walls of glass and floor-to-ceiling marble.

Two secondary suites, including one with its own terrace, are joined by a laundry room, making laundry day effortless in this work-of-art uptown home in the sky.Built in 2017, The Clare is a sought-after 30-unit enclave finished in Porcelanosa slabs, natural Indiana limestone and shimmering glass. Residents enjoy a 24-hour attended lobby with cold and package storage and an on-site resident manager. Head to the full floor of amenities to explore the state-of-the-art fitness and wellness studio with an 800-square-foot landscaped terrace, or relax in the Club House featuring deluxe dining, lounging and media spaces.

421-a tax abatement is in effect until 2027.Located in desirable Lenox Hill, with immediate access to the Upper East Side and Midtown, this home is surrounded by outstanding shopping, dining and services. Whole Foods Market and the Trader Joe’s Bridgemarket location are minutes away, and world-class luxury boutiques line nearby 57th Street. Easy access to eastside medical institutions, the U.N. and consulates, Central Park and the East River promenade rounds out this coveted neighborhood.

Access to transportation is effortless, with 4/5/6, N/Q/R/W, E/M and F trains, excellent bus service, CitiBike stations and the 59th Street Bridge all nearby.

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Apartment Amenities

  • River View
Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

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About The Clare, 301 East 61st Street

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The Clare, 301 East 61st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 72, 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

22
Out of 44
+
23
Out of 36
+
18
Out of 39
+
9
=
72
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Attractive 4 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but OK 1 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
No Consistency 0 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unrelated Base 0 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 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
A lot 0 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
A Lot 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
11-14 Feet 3 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Some 18-foot-high ceilings
  • 13th floor lounge
  • Roof deck
  • Bicycle room
  • Attended lobby
  • Near the Roosevelt Island Tram
  • Fitness center
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No sidewalk landscaping
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Subways

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  3. R
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at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.21 miles
  1. F
at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.24 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.42 miles

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