Key Details

Listed: Apr 9, 2024

Days on Market: 29

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Maintenance: $5,275 ($3.91/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $17,825

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $23,100 ($17.11/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($650,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Prime Location: This high-floor, 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence is located in a distinguished pre-war building on the Upper East Side, close to Central Park, Madison Avenue shopping, Hunter College, and major art galleries.
Stunning Views: The apartment offers stunning views of Central Park and the Frick Gardens, providing a serene and picturesque living environment.
Luxurious Interiors: The residence features a private elevator landing, an expansive living room and dining room with a wood-burning fireplace, a windowed kitchen with ample storage and counter space, high ceilings, beautiful hardwood flooring, and oversized European-style windows.
Spacious Bedrooms: The apartment includes two spacious bedrooms, each with an en-suite windowed bathroom, offering a perfect blend of luxury and privacy.
Building Amenities: The building, designed by renowned architect Rosario Candela, offers a full-time doorman, gym, private storage, and a highly attentive staff. It's also pet-friendly and has large apartments with few units, offering a sense of exclusivity.
Architectural Excellence: The building is a testament to architectural excellence, designed by the renowned architect Rosario Candela, adding an extra layer of prestige to the residence.

Description

VIEWS OF CENTRAL PARK AND THE FRICK GARDENS

Rarely available: a high-floor, 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence nestled within one of the Upper East Side’s most distinguished pre-war buildings, situated on a quintessential block renowned for its elegance and charm.

A private elevator landing leads into a floor through home. The expansive living room and dining room, adorned with a wood-burning fireplace, bask in an abundance of natural light, showcasing breathtaking views of Central Park and the Frick Gardens. Adjacent to the dining room, the windowed kitchen has ample storage and counter space, ensuring functionality and style.

The apartment offers two spacious bedrooms, each accompanied by an en-suite windowed bathroom.

Throughout, the residence retains its timeless pre-war allure, characterized by high ceilings, beautiful hardwood flooring, and oversized European-style windows.

Constructed in 1927, 2 East 70th Street is one of Rosario Candela’s most sought after luxury prewar cooperatives. This coveted co-op is comprised of 14 stories and 17 apartments.The staff at 2 East 70th is highly attentive, allowing for the perfect blend of luxury and privacy.The building permits pets and 50% financing. There is a 3% flip tax payable by the purchaser. Amenities include a gym and private storage.

About 2 East 70th Street

2 East 70th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 66, 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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

None 2 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:

Highly Visible 2 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:

Outstanding 5 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

More than 50 blocks 0 out of 5 points

Views:

Dazzling 4 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Some 2 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Many 2 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:

More than 5 Short Blocks 0 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:

2 4 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points

Balconies:

None 0 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:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1928
18 Apartments
11 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
Pre War
Elevator

About this Building

Pros

Attractive entrance and lobby
Doorman
Large apartments
Attractive entrance and lobby
Very few apartments
Overlooking Central Park and The Frick Collection
Fabulous location
Concierge
Close to Subway

Cons

No sundeck
No garage
No health club

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Subways

at Lexington Ave 0.27 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.44 miles

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About 2 East 70th Street

2 East 70th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 66, based on:

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