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342 East 53rd Street, #6GH

$879,000 -5% | 2 beds, 2 baths
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88 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Feb 6, 2024
    Last Price Change: -5% ($46,000) on Apr 16
    Days on Market: 88
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Listing viewed 191 times
Monthly Maintenance: $2,489
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $4,864
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $7,353
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($175,800), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Your Midtown East Side dream home awaits, on the top floor of an intimate 50-unit cooperative in prime Midtown East area. This light-drenched 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment, is a very special offering boasting approximately 1,100+/- square feet of impeccably designed interiors, rich hardwood floors throughout, 2 full baths, and oversized windows on 4 sunny exposures. Enter into a generously-sized living room lined with windows on both sides.

You can entertain with ease, enjoying a great open flow , dining space with a decorative fireplace, and high-end kitchen. Updated cook’s quarters are finely appointed with wood cabinetry and built-in wine storage, granite countertops and island, professional stainless steel appliances, and a wine fridge. French doors off the living area open to the lovely primary bedroom suite that can fit a king-size bed plus additional furniture, complete with a walk-in closet and stylish spa bath with 2 vessel sinks, beautiful tilework, and an oversized rain shower. The second bedroom can fit a King Sized bed, is also inviting and spacious with a large closet.

Other highlights include 2 more upscale full bathrooms, and excellent closet storage, Built in 1958 and converted to a co-op in 1984, 342 East 53rd Street has an elevator, recently renovated lobby, live-in super, courtyard patio garden for residents, onsite laundry facility, and bike storage. The pet-friendly building is financially sound and 100% shareholder owned. Guarantors, co-purchasers and gifting will be considered.

Pied-a-terre use is allowed. Please note there is NO FLIP TAX in this building. Washer and dryers are allowed to be installed with board aporival. Sublet policy is you can live for 2 years and can sublet for 3 out of 5 years. The location is very desirable and is minutes from restaurants, shopping, Whole Foods, the United Nations, transportation and other conveniences.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Southern Exposures
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About 342 East 53rd Street

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342 East 53rd Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 58, 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

16
Out of 44
+
25
Out of 36
+
10
Out of 39
+
7
=
58
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Attractive 4 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Poorly Done 0 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Exists 1 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No and Bad 0 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Not Visible 0 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 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:
Attractive 2 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:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Very Little 3 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:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Many 2 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 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:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent

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Pros
  • Near Sutton Place
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Bicycle storage
  • Courtyard patio
  • Central laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Canopied entrance
  • Lush sidewalk landscaping
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Fire-escapes
  • No garage
  • No roof deck
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