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21 East 90th Street, #3A

$2,499,000 -21.5% | 3 beds, 3.5 baths
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238 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 4, 2023
    Last Price Change: -10.6% ($296,000) on Apr 4
    Days on Market: 238
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 286 times
Monthly Maintenance: $5,360
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $10,351
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $15,711
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 40% ($999,600), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This property is located in the coveted Carnegie Hill neighborhood, steps away from Central Park and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. It's also close to top private and public schools, the Cooper Hewitt Museum, and excellent cross-town bus service on 86th Street and a subway station at 86th Street and Lexington Avenue.
  • Building Features: The building, built in 1927 by renowned architect George F. Pelham, offers a full-service experience with 24-hour doorman service, a dedicated live-in superintendent, private basement storage, an on-site laundry room, and a bike storage facility. Recent improvements include new elevators and boiler.
  • Apartment Details: The apartment boasts a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and courtyard views, a formal dining room that can double as a media/family room, and a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinet and counter space. It also features hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, and an in-unit washer/dryer.
  • Bedroom Features: The large primary bedroom comes with an en-suite bath and custom walk-in closet. There are two additional oversized bedrooms and an extra bedroom with a small en-suite bath.
  • Additional Amenities: The building offers abundant closet space and a large storage unit, a bike room, free laundry facilities, and is pet-friendly. It also features a charming two-step-up, canopied entrance, a vigilant doorman, uniform fenestration, appealing ground-floor retail spaces, sidewalk landscaping, and well-placed air-conditioning units.
  • Cultural Proximity: The property is in close proximity to several prestigious private schools, Museum Mile, and various cultural institutions, offering a rich cultural experience.

Description

SERENE GEM IN CARNEGIE HILL

Rarely available classic seven in coveted Carnegie Hill 24-hour doorman building. This apartment is in move in condition, is steps away from Central Park and offers a comfortable and inviting living experience. Enter Residence 3A through a semi-private landing and be greeted by a lovely gallery, perfect to showcase your art collection or use as a dining area.

The gallery leads to the delightful corner living room with wood-burning fireplace and overlooks a charming courtyard with treetop views, making it a perfect space for hosting family and friends. The formal dining room is currently used as a media/family room and provides extra space for accommodating guests.

The primary bedroom is a serene quiet oasis, offering ample space, an en-suite bath, and a large custom walk-in closet. A separate wing has two additional oversized bedrooms, one with its own en-suite bathroom, a hallway bath and plenty of room for extra storage and a desk for homework.

The windowed large kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet space, and ample countertops for meal preparation. Adjacent to the kitchen is an additional bedroom with a small en-suite bath, which could be opened up to create a larger open kitchen if desired. Other notable features include hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, a washer/dryer, abundant closet space and an extremely large storage unit.

The building is currently renovating the lobby and package room and is scheduled to be completed before the end of the year.

Other building improvements recently completed are new elevators and boiler. There is a bike room and free laundry facilities in the basement. The pet-friendly building allows 50% financing and is close to both top private and public schools.

There is a 2% flip tax payable by the buyer.

Built in 1927 by renowned architect George F. Pelham, this full-service building enjoys a quiet location, with the Cooper Hewitt Museum and its cafe and garden nearby. Residents can also enjoy direct access to Central Park and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir through the magnificent Engineer’s Gate. Discover the charm and comfort of this desirable residence-a wonderful opportunity to live in the heart of Carnegie Hill, just moments away from Central Park.

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Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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About 21 East 90th Street

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21 East 90th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 64, 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
+
24
Out of 36
+
14
Out of 39
=
64
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 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:
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:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 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:
Part of Historic District 1 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 50 blocks 1 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:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:
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:
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:
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

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1983
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Elevator
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplaces
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Attractive pre-war building
  • Not far from Central Park
  • Close to many important cultural institutions
  • Close to many private schools
  • Good local shopping
  • Prime Carnegie Hill location
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Canopied entrance
  • Doorman
  • Close to subway
Cons
  • Two-step-up entrance
  • No health club
  • No garage
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