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40 East 61st Street, #12A

$2,375,000 ($2,500 per ft2) | 2 beds, 1.5 baths | Approx. 950 ft2
Building Profile  | 
67 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 19, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($120,000) on Oct 23
    Days on Market: 67
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $1,965
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,945
Total Taxes & Fees: $3,910 ($4.12/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $12,679
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $16,589 ($17.46/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($475,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This condominium is situated in the prime Upper East Side, close to Central Park, subway stations, and high-end retailers and restaurants, offering a variety of transportation options including N/Q/R/W, 4/5/6, and F trains, buses, and CitiBike stations.
  • Full-Service Building: The full-service prewar condominium, built in 1927 and converted in 1983, offers 24-hour door attendants, a live-in superintendent, a concierge, resident storage, outdoor entertainment space, and terraces/balconies. With only 36 apartments over 21 floors, it ensures a sense of exclusivity and privacy.
  • Spacious and Sunny: The apartment features south-facing, sunny rooms with high ceilings throughout and a spacious private terrace spanning the entire length of the apartment.
  • Versatile Layout: The apartment includes two bedrooms, with the second one versatile enough to be used as a den or home office.
  • Luxurious Amenities: The stunning kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, a built-in breakfast bar, and a washer-dryer. The large primary suite includes two custom California Closets and an en-suite spa-like bath.
  • Historical Charm: The building was built in 1927 and converted in 1983, adding a touch of historical charm to the property.

Description

Triple mint pre-war condo with a spacious private terrace in a perfect East Side location.

No detail was overlooked in this two bed, one and a half bath gut renovated home. Sunny and south facing it has a 46’ long private terrace spanning the entire length of the apartment, with access from both the living room and primary bedroom. The kitchen is simply stunning with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, a built-in breakfast bar, and washer dryer.

Perfect for entertaining the kitchen is open to the generously proportioned living room which has a custom dry-bar. The large primary suite easily accommodates a king size bed and has two custom California Closets. The en-suite spa like bath has a rainforest shower head and generous counter space.

The second bedroom, which is sizable and also south-facing, serves as a versatile space and can double as a den or home office. The high ceilings throughout provide a wonderful open feel to the home.

Situated between Park and Madison Avenues, 40 East 61st Street is a pre-war condominium with 24-hour door attendants and a live-in super. The location couldn’t be better, between access to Central Park and shopping and dining along Madison, you have it all at your fingertips.

Transportation surrounds the apartment with the N/Q/R/W, 4/5/6, and F trains, buses, and CitiBike stations just moments away.

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Apartment Amenities

  • City View
  • Southern Exposures
  • Balcony
Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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About 40 East 61st Street

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40 East 61st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 77, 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

26
Out of 44
+
28
Out of 36
+
14
Out of 39
+
9
=
77
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 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:
Exists 1 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:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 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:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 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:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 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:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 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:
None 0 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1983
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Close to Central Park
  • Canopied entrance
  • Some balconies
  • Mid-block building
  • Few apartments
  • Doorman
  • Close to Hermes
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No roof deck
  • No garage
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Subways

  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.16 miles
  1. F
at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.20 miles
  1. M
  2. E
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.40 miles

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