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16 East 96th Street
Last updated on Jun 3, 2026

The Queenston,
16 East 96th Street

The Queenston is a seven-story building from 1930 converted to a 40-unit boutique cooperative in 1987. Located in Carnegie Hill, it offers amenities like a part-time doorman, live-in superintendent, storage, and a bike room.

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Overview of The Queenston at 16 East 96th Street

The Queenston is a seven-story cooperative building located at 16 East 96th Street in the heart of Carnegie Hill. Completed in 1930 and converted into a boutique co-op in 1987, it features 40 units and offers amenities such as a part-time doorman, a live-in superintendent, storage, and a bike room. The building's elegant red-brick façade is complemented by a two-story rusticated limestone base, and its impressive lobby is attended by a doorman during select hours.

Designed by renowned architects Clinton & Russell, known for their work on The Apthorp, The Queenston is situated near Central Park and is surrounded by cultural institutions, private schools, and dining options. The area has seen significant upgrades due to new developments, enhancing its appeal as a desirable residential neighborhood.

Residences within The Queenston often feature high ceilings, oversized windows, and a blend of pre-war charm with modern updates. Notable apartments include expansive layouts with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, gourmet kitchens equipped with premium appliances like Sub-Zero refrigerators, and luxurious bathrooms with marble finishes. The building allows for up to 75% financing, making it accessible for a range of buyers.

While The Queenston does not offer a garage or health club, its prime location and classic architectural details make it a standout choice for those seeking a quintessential Upper East Side lifestyle. The building is pet-friendly and permits pied-à-terre arrangements, further enhancing its appeal to a diverse range of residents.

Doorman
Part Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1903
Converted: 1967
Apartments
Floors
7
Neighborhood
Min Down
25%

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • PT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
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Pros & Cons

  • Handsome- pre-war building
  • Doorman
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Good local shopping
  • Close to many private schools and cultural institutions
  • Not far from Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Good public transportation
  • Very impressive- vaulted lobby
  • Close to Subway
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • Five-step-down lobby
  • Some traffic
  • Spiked sidewalk landscaping

CityRealty Rating

23
/44
Architecture
+
22
/36
Location
+
14
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
=
67
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "well-maintained" pre-war gem at Madison and 96th offers "modernized layouts" with "contemporary touches" in a prime Upper East Side location. The "pillared lobby" adds classic charm, while the "efficient" security system compensates for the absence of a doorman. "Convenient" to crosstown transit and the subway, with "local dining options" steps away. Most units feature "spacious two-bedrooms" with "enlarged living rooms," though maintenance philosophy remains "traditional."

Sales History

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Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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