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This handsome but modest apartment building was the subject of one of the most contentious landmark fights in New York City's history. The controversy centered around the proposed replacement of a one-story bank building with a luxury apartment tower, sparking opposition from local activists and celebrity residents. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.
47 East 91st Street is a nine story condominium completed in 2003 on the corner of Madison Avenue and East 91st Street, with eight residences shaped by a contentious preservation debate in the Carnegie Hill Historic District. The site formerly held a one story Citibank branch; developer Cary Tamarkin ultimately replaced the proposed taller scheme with the lower building that stands today. Its beige brick façade has a rusticated base, tall corner windows, and recessed multi paned windows that give the exterior a restrained, contextual presence.
The building is organized primarily around large full floor homes, including residences of approximately 4,000 square feet with private arrivals, high ceilings, generous entertaining rooms, and multiple en-suite bedrooms. Recurring apartment features include formal dining rooms, windowed eat-in kitchens, wood-burning or decorative fireplaces, pre-war details, substantial storage, and broad exposures with views toward Madison Avenue, East 91st Street, townhouse gardens, or Central Park. A number of layouts include libraries, offices, or bonus rooms that can function as additional bedrooms or media spaces.
The condominium also incorporates townhouse residences at 1281 Madison Avenue, including a duplex arranged with its main living spaces on one level and bedrooms above. This separate low rise component brings an 1885 townhouse scale to the complex, while remaining connected to the building's services. The penthouse is the building's most expansive configuration, with a duplex layout and private terraces.
Set one block from Central Park and close to Museum Mile, the building sits among Carnegie Hill's museums, private schools, churches, restaurants, and Madison Avenue boutiques. Services include an attended lobby, full time doorman, concierge, video intercom, and elevator operator, giving the intimate condominium a level of staffing more commonly associated with larger residential buildings.
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