70 E 96th St, Unit 7B Floor 7 New York, NY 10128
Carnegie Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $19,092/month
Highlights
- 1 Fireplace
- 2-minute walk to 96 Street (4,6 Line)
- Bike Room
- Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus Rated A
- Elevator
- 1-minute walk to Park Avenue Malls
About This Home
Welcome to Residence 7B at 70 East 96th Street - a rare offering in one of Carnegie Hill's most esteemed Rosario Candela cooperatives. Encompassing over 1,900 approx. square feet of refined living space, this gracious, freshly painted 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath home invites you to reimagine it into a truly bespoke Upper East Side retreat.
Enter through a stately foyer and be welcomed by formal living and dining rooms that exude prewar elegance. Timeless herringbone hardwood floors, modern built-ins that combine style and function with effortless grace, and soaring proportions create an ideal setting for both grand entertaining and quiet sophistication. The expansive dining room is perfectly suited for hosting.
The windowed eat-in kitchen - complete with an adjacent office and powder room - offers boundless potential to be transformed into a chef's dream. The office provides versatile options, ideal for a work, a creative space, or an additional guest room. The kitchen and office are virtually renovated to show their fantastic potential.
The private primary suite is a peaceful escape, featuring an en-suite bath with a frameless walk-in shower, elegant modern tiling, built-in shelving, and two closets. Two additional bedrooms, each with hardwood floors, share a bathroom, while the second bedroom boasts two closets of its own. Multiple additional storage spaces, including a foyer closet, hall closet, and dedicated storage off the dining room and office, ensure effortless organization throughout.
Designed in 1929 by the celebrated architect Rosario Candela, 70 East 96th Street is a white-glove cooperative known for its impeccable service and prewar distinction. Residents enjoy a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, porters, bike room, free bin storage, and a modern central laundry room. In-unit washer/dryer permitted upon board approval. Pets are welcome, and 60% financing is allowed. 2.5% flip tax is paid by the buyer. Pied-a-terre not permitted.
Perfectly situated just off Madison Avenue, this distinguished address places you moments from Central Park, the Museum Mile, acclaimed private schools, and the city's finest dining and shopping. Convenient access to the 4, 5, 6, and Q trains, as well as crosstown buses, ensures seamless connectivity to all of Manhattan.
An exceptional home with extraordinary potential in the heart of Carnegie Hill! Motivated seller - bring all offers!
Virtually staged. Some rooms virtually renovated.
Listing Agent
Christies International Real Estate Group LLC License #10301211120 Listed on: 08/06/2025
Co-Listing Agent
Christies International Real Estate Group LLC License #30MO0991089
Property Details
Home Type
- Co-Op
Year Built
- Built in 1929
HOA Fees
- $4,682 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Entry on the 7th floor
Interior Spaces
- 1,914 Sq Ft Home
- 1 Fireplace
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Utilities
- No Cooling
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0041 / 01507
Community Details
Overview
- 62 Units
- High-Rise Community
- Carnegie Hill Subdivision
- 16-Story Property
Amenities
- Elevator
- Bike Room
Map
About This Building
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2025 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2024 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 02/26/26 | Price Changed | $2,300,000 | -9.8% | $1,202 / Sq Ft |
| 08/06/2025 08/06/25 | For Sale | $2,549,000 | -- | $1,332 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20041331
APN: 01507-00417B
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