
Highlights
- Marble Flooring
- 3-minute walk to 96 Street (4,6 Line)
- Granite Countertops
- Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus Rated A
- High Ceiling
- 1-minute walk to Park Avenue Malls
About This Home
As of May 2025Experience the elegance and spaciousness of this unique 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath duplex, the only one of its kind currently on the market in Carnegie Hill.
This rarely available, house-like six-room prewar residence on Madison Avenue offers an impressive living experience, with meticulous attention to detail showcasing exceptional craftsmanship throughout. The home features 12 west-facing double-pane windows that bathe the 8th and 9th floors in beautiful afternoon sunshine and pleasant indirect light all day.
On the first level, you'll find a suburban-sized living room and formal dining room, both featuring oak wood flooring with a decorative border around the perimeter. The 19 foot windowed eat-in kitchen is equipped with high-quality stainless steel Bosch and Fisher & Paykel appliances, along with a washer/dryer for your convenience. This efficient space is completed with cherry wood cabinetry and granite countertops, while a 12 foot pantry offers ample storage and includes a second sink for added convenience.
Ascending to the next level, you'll encounter a hand-crafted wrought-iron staircase adorned with 24 kt gold leaf finishes, inspired by the staircase in the Italian ambassador’s residence in London. Two of the three bathrooms have been renovated with Bresia marble, while the third windowed bath retains its original basket-weave design floor and features a newly replaced soaking tub, designed for a relaxing and therapeutic experience. Also on the second floor are two generously sized bedrooms, along with a versatile third space that can serve as a comfortable guest room, office, or den and complete with a conveniently installed sink.
Designed by Thomas W. Lamb, renowned for his theater designs in New York City, 49 East 96th Street is a 19-story Art Deco apartment building that beautifully captures the essence of its era with distinctive exterior details and a circular lobby. An interesting tidbit: Albert Barr, the founding director of the Museum of Modern Art, was an original tenant, residing in a 3 bedroom unit during the 1930s.
This elegant full-service apartment house is located in the residential Carnegie Hill neighborhood, home to the city's highest concentration of major museums and prestigious private and public schools. The building offers an exercise room, bike and storage facilities, along with an exceptional staff and live-in superintendent. This financially sound co-op is one block from Central Park, conveniently close to public transportation, and surrounded by charming dining options. Exciting news, Danny Meyers' Daily Provisions cafe and sandwich shop now occupies the corner commercial space in the building! Pets and co-purchasing are allowed, though pied-a-terres are not permitted.
Property Details
Home Type
- Co-Op
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- West Facing Home
HOA Fees
- $3,677 Monthly HOA Fees
Interior Spaces
- Built-In Features
- High Ceiling
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Marble
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0020 / 01602
Community Details
Overview
- 74 Units
- High-Rise Condominium
- Upper East Side Subdivision
- 19-Story Property
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
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Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
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05/21/2025 05/21/25 | Sold | $2,200,000 | -4.3% | -- |
03/19/2025 03/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
01/21/2025 01/21/25 | For Sale | $2,300,000 | -- | -- |
Tax History Compared to Growth
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Jeffrey Bua
Compass
About This Building
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS11030012

APN: 01602-002089E
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